Skeleton Crew Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Higher Than Almost Every Star Wars Movie and TV Show

As someone who has been a dedicated Star Wars fan since the days of the original trilogy, I must say that the hype surrounding Skeleton Crew is palpable. The combination of classic coming-of-age elements and a fresh take on the Star Wars universe, reminiscent of my childhood favorites like E.T. and The Goonies, has me genuinely excited.

The power in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is palpable. This “Star Wars escapade” draws inspiration from timeless coming-of-age tales like The Goonies and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, produced by Amblin Entertainment. The story revolves around a group of four kids – Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), KB (Kyriana Kratter), and Neel (Robert Timothy Smith) – who find themselves lost in a hostile and perilous galaxy following the unearthing of a bizarre secret on their planet, At Attin. Hotly pursued by greedy pirates, they embark on a perilous journey home, relying on SM-33 (Nick Frost), a helpful droid, and the cunning rogue Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law), who possesses the Force.

The self-contained TV show created by Jon Watts (of “Spider-Man: No Way Home”) and Chris Ford (of “Spider-Man: Homecoming”) titled “Skeleton Crew” has garnered positive feedback from critics, earning a 95% “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This is not just superior to all three seasons of “The Mandalorian,” which scored 93% for its initial two seasons and 85% for its third, but it also outshines nearly every other live-action “Star Wars” series critically.

To date, “Skeleton Crew” has surpassed the ratings of “Ahsoka”, “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “The Acolyte”, and “The Book of Boba Fett” on Rotten Tomatoes. Only “Andor” has a higher score at 96%. Among the dozen Star Wars movies released theatrically since 1977, only one ranks equally with “Skeleton Crew”: the 1980 classic “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”, also scoring 95%. “A New Hope” (1977) and “The Force Awakens” (2015) share the second-highest rating at 93%, followed by “The Last Jedi” at 91%.

The general opinion among critics: “Skeleton Crew” stirs up a sense of childlike amazement, offering a thrilling space adventure reminiscent of “Star Wars”, and it’s commendable for maintaining a straightforward approach.” ComicBook reviewer Charlie Ridgely awarded “Skeleton Crew” 4 out of 5 stars, praising the series as the invigorating burst of youthful vitality that the galaxy has long been missing.

The review praises the excitement and freshness that comes from watching the characters navigate their relationships and deal with child-like problems while exploring a completely unfamiliar world in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”. This youthful spirit recaptures the energy and enchantment we’ve lacked for some time. By presenting us with intriguing, complex, and incredibly curious kids as our entry point into the narrative, Skeleton Crew discards adult cynicism and established fandom, offering a similar feeling to experiencing something like Star Wars for the very first time. While not as groundbreaking as George Lucas’s 1977 sci-fi original, Skeleton Crew still evokes some of the same emotions, which is a significant achievement for the franchise.

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2024-12-07 17:10