Film critic Jonathan Sim's review of the first two episodes of Ahsoka, a new Star Wars TV series on Disney+.
). Winstead and Bordizzo are both excellent actors who sometimes bring their characters to life skillfully and, at other times, are a bit wooden. There are many elements of Rebels that are fantastically translated, such as the way Hera and Chopper interact with each other in perhaps the funniest scene of the two episodes.
However, the pacing is slow, with some shots lasting longer than they should. The tension and ticking clock is not always clear because there is only a vague idea of what will happen if the heroes and villains succeed in their goals, but it has not been attention-grabbing yet. The show lacks a hook that makes you know you need to see what happens next. With Ahsoka Tano, so much of her development happened in The Clone Wars, so you’re left wondering where else they can push this character.
Now, let’s talk about the action. Most Star Wars movies and shows feature a lightsaber battle at some point, and these two episodes are no exception. However, these fights lack tension. The climactic fight in the first episode is acceptable, but the fight in the second episode, where Ahsoka fights a faceless assassin and a droid, does not work for a few reasons. A fight scene needs at least one of two things to be compelling: excellent choreography or strong emotions.
Ahsoka’s fight scene in the second episode has neither. The audience has no reason to care about the villains and the choreography and shot choices are bland for Star Wars. Ahsoka is a strong character, but her adversaries in this scene are weaker than her. There is no worry that she will lose the fight, so there is no tension. If the audience knows she’s on top of things for the entire fight, it makes the fight less interesting.
There are a few qualities that make Ahsoka a fun show to watch. Chopper is sure to become even more of a fan favorite with his manic energy. This series has the potential to be one of the best installments in the Star Wars saga, but it needs more fuel in the tank and it needs to pick up soon. From a technical standpoint, the show looks fantastic. From an emotional standpoint, it’s getting there. From an action standpoint, it’s got a long way to go.
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