Running from 13 to 22 minutes, the shorts mark Lucasfilm’s first foray into anime, working with seven different studios. The different auspices quickly become apparent, each employing different animation styles and mostly original characters, although some familiar faces from the “Star Wars” universe – such as a notorious heavy hut – do appear from time to time. appear to .
The films do not need to be viewed in any particular order, but the first entry, “The Duel”, is explained well enough to achieve these projects, echoing the spirit of Kurosawa’s “The Seven Samurai”, and A story telling with a financially valuable short story dialogue, lively visuals and lots of action. In this case, there’s a mysterious warrior who wields a lightsaber that comes to protect a village landed by bandits, though the twist that follows offers some pretty significant surprises.
Another, “Tatooine Rhapsody”, offers a more cartoonish and comical look about a musical band hoping for their big break, while “The Elder” features a stubborn Jedi and his eager padawan with extraordinary skills. Squares off against a shady person.
Disney’s move into streaming has only increased the studio’s appetite for “Star Wars” content, which makes such offshoots inevitable. Thankfully, “Star Wars: Visions” offers a truly unique and intriguing visual, showing that there’s plenty of room for the brand to experiment with — in this case, even ol’ George. should be appreciated.
“Star Wars: Vision” premieres September 22 on Disney+.
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