The Reel Rejects - SKELETON CREW Episode 1 & 2 Breakdown & Review!!!

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Starting point is 00:01:41 I came into this with zero expectation. Which, uh... Why? Star Wars is an all-time high lately. I just... We're at a high watermark point. Things have only gotten better. It's... Increasingly.

Starting point is 00:01:55 And everyone unanimously agreed the acolyte was it. well acolyte aside this was a very nice weird curious divergence from all of the normal and like without the weight of the entire star wars universe on the show and just like allowing myself to come in and be like what a cool way for like a bunch of kids to enter the star wars universe i'm not even talking about these kids i'm talking about like kids in the real world might be watching the show might be watching this and like if this is their first interaction with star wars i think this is a wonderful end i've always been a proponent of i don't i don't care what your entry point is so long as we find an entry point for you um and it's nice like if if you're hoping for this to be anything more than guineas in space level set your expectations a little bit but i think if you allow your to enjoy this for what it is,

Starting point is 00:03:01 it's been a really fun ride. And I appreciate it there was like some beautiful, subtle homages to some of my like favorite pieces of Star Wars. Um, I thought the, the holiday special reference was just so hysterical. Um, but like simply put,

Starting point is 00:03:20 it feels like, uh, they did shoot on the volume by the way. I mean, certainly for a good amount of things. but some of those exteriors in the first episode that looked like a real ridge

Starting point is 00:03:33 or a quarry well then the physical elements that they brought in to fill out that volume were impressive in this show these are those were adults de-aged into the children you see here so one thing I really do like

Starting point is 00:03:47 about this series and perhaps this will be my my sole hot take is that I've often wondered what would have happened if George Lucas had aesthetically created the prequels in the late 80s early, you know, early 90s. Sure, sure.

Starting point is 00:04:10 You know, like, I feel like there's kind of a curious aesthetic gap where, like, so the 70s really did inspire so much of the original Star Wars in terms of fashion, in terms of the tech and all that. Yeah, every sort of piece of it. And this is kind of neat because it really does feel like, like, you know, like a Reagan era Star Wars. I don't know. There's something really kind of cool about that, just from an aesthetic vibe.

Starting point is 00:04:38 You know, the suburbs and this whole setup is like, yeah, it doesn't feel very Star Wars on the surface level. But I also love that like, canonically, they've now explained that like, this is a planet that is apparently hidden from the rest of the galaxy. Yeah. And they're using old Republic credits, which, means they've been like isolated living in this bubble for i don't know there's some really fun interesting things that they're playing with here but enough about my opinions hey let's

Starting point is 00:05:10 talk about how i felt tell me tell me talk about my thoughts now oh goodness i i i would agree i mean like certainly i i am not quite the level of expert in the star wars you know lower that you are. But as a viewer, I was looking forward to this for the exact thing it's kind of presenting me now, which is I am ready as a Star Wars. It's like, I appreciate classic Star Wars and I appreciate what drives the attempts to always be keeping that alive. But I am also very welcoming and appreciative of when they do sort of change it up once in a while. And you shouldn't give things have passed simply for changing up, and we can debate the Last Jedi all day in that department. But yeah, as, you know, an expander on the palette of, you know, places and

Starting point is 00:06:09 vibes that we can have in a Star Wars series, I think this is a really cool place to start, because you're getting a dual layer. And not that, like, Pirates is really that outlandish for Star Wars, because certainly we have already, I mean, Han Solo. No, Nakah. Oh, sorry. There you go. Han Solo. I mean, Haunted Shoe are essentially pirates in their own way. They're smugglers and stuff. They're out here on a ship, you know, just like roving the galaxy until they

Starting point is 00:06:33 rise to greater aspirations and whatnot. But yeah, I like this blend of like, yeah, Star Wars in the suburbs is like a quirky prospect and you have, you know, the stranger things. I'm sure they want this to be a little bit of their stranger things

Starting point is 00:06:49 at Goonies obviously, you know, stand by me. Those, yeah, like a bunch of kids in their bikes kind of movies. And And then also you have something that feels sort of like pirates of the Caribbean, Caribbean, however you want to say that in the, you know, galaxy far, far away. And like that blend of two aesthetics on top of Star Wars, I think is fun and neat. And I think that Star Wars is in a place where it would benefit from drawing in, it's like, you know, the Mandalorian brought us all back to the, you know, just the acknowledgement of like, oh, this is part of the soup of Star Wars is combining space with samurai with, uh, old west and stuff like that and yeah nights of the round table in a way

Starting point is 00:07:30 and so here yeah I'm like cool throw some more genres in there throw some more aesthetics not even that they're that disparate from what Star Wars is and so yeah then the aesthetic aspect combined with yeah this prospect of like okay we have a bunch of kids it almost reminded me of with a different motivation like an alien Romulus

Starting point is 00:07:51 situation where it's like oh yeah we just have this rag tag little group of kids and you know, through happenstance, now they're out on this, you know, intergalactic journey, this adventure of sorts. And I think it was smart to, it's fascinating the way they make these shows now, because, like, episodes can kind of be whatever length. And so, like, the first one, you know, was a substantial episode. You know, it's like 40, 45 minutes. And the second one felt a lot shorter, but as just the two units together, I was like, yeah, it was a pretty good prolog. I like the start of this, this act one that we have. I'm like, okay, we know who all the

Starting point is 00:08:24 kids are and we kind of have their you know group dynamic forming which is charming we have that little tease at the beginning to set up the mystery of jude law and then you know from there uh i think it was smart to also reveal and to hint at like yeah we see the status quo of at tatatina what's it called adata atata atata there you go adada uh we see what the status quo is there and then by the end of yeah this first act we know like okay something at home isn't exactly what it is. You have that dual function of we got to get home. And also what is home? What is home? What lurks? What is home? And who might we bring back with us? I mean, they didn't know what stars were. They didn't. You know, like, that's a really interesting.

Starting point is 00:09:09 Well, yeah, because that whole pan up and you have like the like Aurora Borealis clouds plus that grid of red lights and things. Which seems like they're trying to stay hidden. Well, yeah. And it also feels like it contributes to this feeling of like surveillance. It feels like they live in this like idyllic but like heavily surveilled state. I mean that's like even the robot heads that are surveillance cameras.

Starting point is 00:09:32 Surveillance stolen from Skippity toilet. Skittity Star Wars. Skippity Star Wars. That's scary. Skibbitty would be a good Jedi name. It's me. Darth Rizzler. Darth Rizler.

Starting point is 00:09:47 Dude, Skibbitty Riz would be like an intergalactic house. Honestly, Skippity Riz is a phenomenal Star Wars. It is. Hey, oh, my name is Skippity Riz. Wanna buy a power converter? Yeah. Oh, they got the power converter.

Starting point is 00:10:03 So many references at Easter. And it's, I think there was the moment when, you know, the two boys are playing lightsaber. One of them has is like ad hoc, like, crappy put together one. And then the other one is just imagining holding it. Yeah. And it's almost. impossible to not go back to that moment in your upbringing. Sure. Because everyone did it.

Starting point is 00:10:29 Yeah. And I kind of love that there is this sort of instant connective tissue with these characters where it's almost like we're exploring the galaxy all over again and all of the new excitement and the adventures that you as a kid would get from watching Star Wars. I feel like they're trying to capture the essence of that with us going through that journey and experiencing it through their their lens and perspective. And I thought these four child actors are really phenomenal in their own right. I mean, obviously, we haven't spent a lot of time with them yet, but I feel like I'm genuinely invested in each of them.

Starting point is 00:11:10 Nobody, like, overly annoyed me or felt unrealistic. Like, it's from the most, like, grounded in what being, like, um, an 11 or 12-year-old is. Yeah. And even Fern, I want to say, like, that's a character I think of all of them could easily be grading or could very much be kind of a rote, nod to the politics of the now. But it's like seeing what her position is in the society, she's like, you know, seeing who her mom is, you get why she's got a little bit of a chip on her shoulder and, you know, is kind of posing as like, you know, a bit of a tough. Yeah. And I feel like, you know, obviously there's been, like, so much conversation about, like, race and gender and all these different things and not just Star Wars, but in all media.

Starting point is 00:11:58 But, like, the tough, bossy girl, those have always existed. And it's always, yeah. And I feel like it's sort of a fun, I mean, even them, like, tricking the boys and, like, digging the door of the ship open for them is like, man, I was done. and I did that once when a girl told me to do that. Yeah. You know, because I was like, yeah, you know, you told me that I'm strong and you're, you know, it's just it's, it's kind of fun. Mastermind manipulation. Well, you know, and we've all, like, even the way that they perceive things and they talk about things, like it, it does have this like genuine childlike wonder.

Starting point is 00:12:41 It does feel like John Watts's sensibility. I haven't seen clown and cop car, which seem very. different from the Spider-Man stuff, but it does seem like a good place for what we know he's good at. And I do appreciate that this is a show that does seem kind of intent on actually letting that stuff breathe and balancing that stuff out against all the other cool world building. And I feel like, too, you know, there's, same with comic book movies. Like, there's a certain amount of debate and I think resentment towards the fact that, like, at their core when these

Starting point is 00:13:16 were first conceived of kids were partially in mind if not largely in mind and not to say that all Star Wars is kid stuff but like I like a Star Wars that is I mean feel like any Star Wars person we'll see how it goes but like anybody interested

Starting point is 00:13:32 could probably get into this but also this is kid centric in a way that doesn't feel too pandering or hackneyed or anything like that you know it's one of those like I'm excited to see my my niece and nephew for the holidays, and I love the idea of watching this with them. They get a Hewle for sponsoring today's video.

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Starting point is 00:16:05 I'm so curious as to like how the internet reacts when this comes out. I am too. You know, I imagine. I really hope we could all just enjoy this. Well, that's, and that's kind of what it comes down to is, like, it doesn't, it doesn't have to be, there will be Star Wars projects that I'm like, you have set a tone and an expectation. Yeah. And you, you have set it. Therefore, you must rise to the occasion and meet it.

Starting point is 00:16:31 And I will, I will set those standards high. For this, the only standard that was set is, let's go on a really fun adventure through the lens of these kids exploring a galaxy far, far away. Yeah. So I'm going to ask you one question before we wrap up. Sure, sure. Is Jude Law a Jedi? I don't know. Because like that, obviously, as the end of this episode, they want us to think so.

Starting point is 00:16:54 And I'm curious, I mean, I don't know. I feel like my gut says probably, but I feel like because of the way that this is set up in these first two episodes, it might be some kind of mislead. And he could have a magnet. I don't know. I guess part of me. feels like Jude Law would be good casting for a Jedi. Like if you're thinking new Jedi let's get an actor with stature, but who

Starting point is 00:17:18 also inspires that kind of warmth or who can, you know, not that we've never seen Jude Law play a Villain. But I, yeah, it's weird. It's like, I guess I'm 80% yes, and then 20% of me is like, I don't know, there could be some kind of twist because he's a pirate. So I guess the question becomes, why would a Jedi

Starting point is 00:17:34 abandon that life to be a pirate? Well, in the time period that he's in, it makes sense. Sure. If he is a Jedi, which I, I don't think he is. Okay. Is my initial... What is your conviction?

Starting point is 00:17:47 What I think is that this is a really good opportunity for him to get back and the good graces of all the pirates by finding the treasure planet, you know? That makes a lot of sense. And perhaps the gal who was trying to help the kids escape had a conversation with it. There's a relationship. I know, who knows? There's so many different things. But how did you get the key?

Starting point is 00:18:08 Well, that's what I'm saying. There needs to be some sort of connective tissue of somebody... who went to him and said, hey, this planet is real. These kids are, like, thoroughly convinced of it. And they have no reason to be lying right now. Yeah. And here is your chance, and here is a cool magnet device to grab the key. Sure.

Starting point is 00:18:28 Yeah, sure. Now, the real thing is, like, what an interesting bet to assume that these children know what Jedi are? Yeah. Because, again, I just don't think that's, like, widely known information, but it also seems like in the society where these kids are from, they're not using Imperial credits which means their planet has been hidden since before Order 66

Starting point is 00:18:49 in the fall. So as far as they're concerned, Jedi are like maybe out and around. Yeah. So yeah, you know, it's it's cool because I appreciate little like little details like that that for like a lore

Starting point is 00:19:05 horror like myself. There is like oh okay there's this mystery that I want to solve. Yeah. Meanwhile, they're like literally just a bunch of kids being like, we're in space. Let's go find treasure.

Starting point is 00:19:17 Let's go find treasure. Yeah, which, uh, you know, if anyone watch the bad batch, uh, treasure. Treasure. Omega loves a treasure. Omega. Omega loves a treasure. Did we watch that together? Um, no, but I, I've seen some of it.

Starting point is 00:19:33 I think you took over. You took my place. Oh, yeah, that's right. Yeah. It's okay. My bad. It's okay. But that's, I only, I don't.

Starting point is 00:19:41 times have you finished the clone wars? All the time. Every time. And you said you love rebels, right? It's my favorite Star War. All of the rebels. What's your favorite season of Tales of the Jedi? The first one, because there's only been one

Starting point is 00:19:57 so far. No, there's been three. There's been three seasons of Tales of the Jedi. No, there's been two. There's Tales of the Jedi, and then there was Tales of the Empire. Well, that's a trick question. If you ask me how many seasons of Tales of the Empire? Michael. Michaeler.

Starting point is 00:20:13 How many seasons of visions are there? Three. Well, soon to be three. It's been greenlit. I like that this show has... I do think... Hey, sorry. No, you're good.

Starting point is 00:20:28 No, I was going to say, what do you all think of our chemistry? And then I realized I interrupted a thought while you said that. What do you all think of our chemistry? Yeah, are we good? Is this a pair that you would like to watch? I hope so, because I would love to do more.

Starting point is 00:20:39 I was, again, I was overjoyed when Greg was like, you know what? I think the way things were working out, I think it's going to be you and Michael. And I was like, oh, my God, I feel like I got Greenlit to go on a school field trip or something. And I got the message and I was like, wow, is this what getting demoted feels like? Yes, welcome. You are on the B Squad now. You're on a John video, baby. But John videos have so much heart to them.

Starting point is 00:21:03 Oh, everyone always, you know, because I used to watch the chat. I used to be one of you. I used to watch the channel. I don't do that. Now that I'm on the payroll, I don't value my time. I collect my check and I go home. You get paid? Well, I mean, you know, when I say check, I mean

Starting point is 00:21:24 Cooper to Roundtable, PDA, Republic, Cold Republic Credits. Man, there was two lines in this that I got verbatim. Cold hard credits. Cold hard credits. That's crazy. I feel like you can anticipate when it's, like a twist on a regular line, but you have to add a Star Wars. It's quite literally me in a nutshell.

Starting point is 00:21:45 But enough about our thoughts and our feelings, what did you think? What did you guys think? Did you guys have fun? Were you bored? Because I think that's, I think it's okay to watch this and be a little bored. Like, not my cup of tea. I mean, I can see how people wouldn't, yeah, like be necessarily enchanted or whatever. I hope they're like, I was bored.

Starting point is 00:22:07 it wasn't my cup of tea, but I could see how others could love it. That would be healthy for our fandom. Well, because it's not being presumptuous. I guess that's in closing, I will say. It's nice to have something that clearly has a level of stakes and obviously their kids out, you know, in the galaxy.

Starting point is 00:22:23 There's peril galore. There's a mystery to be solved. But it is not like the entire fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance and everyone's a Skywalker or a Palpatine and this is all important. It's crazy that next episode Thron is unveiled, and this is actually the series that they introduced the Yuzon Vong.

Starting point is 00:22:44 I thought you meant the next episode of this show. How do you know that? No, this. They're going to unveil Thron in the next episode. They already unveiled Throne in the... I know. But I'm saying like the big intergalactic war and the species that attacks the New Republic. Obviously, you've read all the books.

Starting point is 00:23:00 Yes. I love the books. And like... Star Wars Legends, Baby. Star Wars Legends Forever. The Hughes-on-Von continue to terrify me. Okay. But what if it was canon, and this is the show that they...

Starting point is 00:23:12 I think that would be so funny. Okay. Yeah. But... Well, hey, they're mining that stuff. Don't forget... Use the force to leave a like. Don't forget to hit that notification bell

Starting point is 00:23:23 if you want to be able to join us for each one of these journeys. And remember, the force will be with you. Lift up your hearts. In prayer. You all, gang. We'll see you next week for more

Starting point is 00:23:41 Skeleton crew. We have to do this again. We have, we're the crew. We're the skeleton. Yeah. Us and all of you. Greg is our dead captain. He's our dead capt.

Starting point is 00:23:51 That's right. That's right. See you next week. We'll be a reject nation. Go move Greg's skeleton.

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The Reel Rejects - SKELETON CREW Episode 1 & 2 Breakdown & Review!!!

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