Bartozzi
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It's okay; not terrible, and occasionally genuinely funny.
The script leans quite a bit on snappy banter (including when the characters are texting at unrealistic, overlapping lightning speed) and imo Rogan just isn't up to the task. In any case, some of it feels forced.
The direction has a tendency to gloss over or press forward in tone and pace in a way that often feels a bit careless and not cohesive. I'm sure some people didn't notice or mind what I perceived, but different strokes, eh?
And... generally, it again just doesn't feel cohesive. Subtle, genuine moments smack into exaggerated moments crash into trying-too-hard moments. And none of it is original, markedly creative, or even all that witty.
The script leans quite a bit on snappy banter (including when the characters are texting at unrealistic, overlapping lightning speed) and imo Rogan just isn't up to the task. In any case, some of it feels forced.
The direction has a tendency to gloss over or press forward in tone and pace in a way that often feels a bit careless and not cohesive. I'm sure some people didn't notice or mind what I perceived, but different strokes, eh?
And... generally, it again just doesn't feel cohesive. Subtle, genuine moments smack into exaggerated moments crash into trying-too-hard moments. And none of it is original, markedly creative, or even all that witty.
This is my favorite of the Star Wars shows so far.
I did like The Mandalorian quite a bit; but I thought Kenobi was half as good as it should have been (some really cheap writing/narrative choices); and Book of Boba was utterly forgettable.
What gets me going in a show like Andor is good writing, tight & meaningful dialogue, interesting characters/situations, and dynamic intrigue. The actors are all excellent (with a few slightly LESS excellent) in expressing these believable characters in believable circumstances.
There are flashbacks which inform the characters; there are slow scenes which give room to grow and breathe; and then the energy unwinds and spring into action. Sometimes very quick action!
We also have the best intrigue and insight into the Empire and the Rebellion - both in daily dynamics as well as larger political maneuvering. There's no 1-dimensional hackneyed good guys and bad guys here; nuance, depth and balance are constant.
If you find it slow, boring, needing to check your phone 20 times per episode, etc.. then this sort of pacing, writing and character depth just isn't for you.
It sure is for me!
I did like The Mandalorian quite a bit; but I thought Kenobi was half as good as it should have been (some really cheap writing/narrative choices); and Book of Boba was utterly forgettable.
What gets me going in a show like Andor is good writing, tight & meaningful dialogue, interesting characters/situations, and dynamic intrigue. The actors are all excellent (with a few slightly LESS excellent) in expressing these believable characters in believable circumstances.
There are flashbacks which inform the characters; there are slow scenes which give room to grow and breathe; and then the energy unwinds and spring into action. Sometimes very quick action!
We also have the best intrigue and insight into the Empire and the Rebellion - both in daily dynamics as well as larger political maneuvering. There's no 1-dimensional hackneyed good guys and bad guys here; nuance, depth and balance are constant.
If you find it slow, boring, needing to check your phone 20 times per episode, etc.. then this sort of pacing, writing and character depth just isn't for you.
It sure is for me!
Interesting concept and world-building, as is typical of Neil Gaiman. The production design is fine, nothing to complain about.
Some of the writing is really good. Helped by good actors.
HOWEVER, some of the writing is mediocre at best. Made wooooorse by bad actors. And uninspired direction.
The show starts well, and some of the first 6 episodes are excellent; tight, engaging, intriguing, thought-provoking.
Later on, it just drags. Some of the actors carrying the second half of the season are just not good. Any moodiness and tension is lost from their drab, surface-level portrayal of the emotions and character arcs.
Oh well.
I'd give it a 7, but the disappointment of bad casting choices for a show with such a pedigree brings it down to a 6.
Some of the writing is really good. Helped by good actors.
HOWEVER, some of the writing is mediocre at best. Made wooooorse by bad actors. And uninspired direction.
The show starts well, and some of the first 6 episodes are excellent; tight, engaging, intriguing, thought-provoking.
Later on, it just drags. Some of the actors carrying the second half of the season are just not good. Any moodiness and tension is lost from their drab, surface-level portrayal of the emotions and character arcs.
Oh well.
I'd give it a 7, but the disappointment of bad casting choices for a show with such a pedigree brings it down to a 6.