Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Manny Jacinto on why some don't like "The Acolyte"
5 minutes ago
Hey Thor,
I don't interpret the message of The Acolyte in the same way you do. I don't think that it is saying that the bad guys are the good guys and are justified in murder, any more than Tony Soprano is portrayed as the good guy and is justified committing murder. You can have a show where a good character turns bad, a show where most of the characters make bad choices, and a show where the bad guys are the main characters.
I know that Leslye Headland made a bunch of statements way out in left field showing her own biases. However, in the show, these biases aren't so clear. Yes, the characters do bad things and make bad choices, but it is not clear that the show is defending those choices or saying that the Jedi are bad.
The pre-release comments by Leslye Headland convinced many YouTubers that this was what the show was going to be about, and there was a backlash before the show even started.
In my opinion, the first six episodes are not excellent, but just good enough to be entertaining. Unfortunately, the show failed to deliver and the payoff was disappointing.
I doubt that Disney would waste another 180 million dollars on a lackluster show, but I would like to see a second season that adds some clarity to the story. I want to see the bad guys get justice and maybe for Osha and the Jedi to get redemption. There is still enough mystery in the series for us to get a follow-up.
Best wishes,
John Coffey
P.S. I think that the series accomplished what it was supposed to; it got people like me to subscribe to Disney+.
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The Star Wars: Concept Trailer
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The Creator
Some of the robots aren't that different from human beings. They feel and possibly suffer, and mourn each other when they die.
Sergeant Joshua Taylor is sent on a mission to capture a new AI weapon, and this weapon turns out to be in the form of a little girl. Taylor begins to bond with it and he is also on a side quest to find his wife behind enemy lines and uses the "girl" to help find her. This creates a conflict with his commanding officer who is a little too gung-ho about killing robots. She is trying to hunt down both Taylor and the girl.
This movie has shades of Blade Runner and the film A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Both movies make you question what it means to be human and if a machine can have human qualities. The ending is reminiscent of Elysium.
The film shows the suffering, destruction, and utter pointlessness of war, which is emotionally powerful for the audience.
The Creator received positive but mixed reviews. Some criticized the overall tone and the complexity of the story. However, the movie was made on a shoestring 80 million dollar budget, and it deserves credit for looking gorgeous, like a much bigger budget production. It is visually impressive and unique.
This is an epic story that I think will age very well. It could be remembered alongside Blade Runner. However, the movie's ideas are better than their execution, and the complicated story feels a bit messy.
Rating A-.
The Creator is available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.