Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu begins on an action-packed note. Director Jon Favreau helms the film deftly and with an old-school sensibility. Even the visuals and locations have a certain retro touch, which adds to their appeal. The film is mounted on a grand scale and is undoubtedly big-screen worthy. The various action set pieces are spectacular, but what truly stands out is the bond between Mando and Grogu. The latter is adorable and already enjoys a dedicated fan base. On the flipside, the film feels stretched and stagnates in the middle of the second half. The ending is convenient. Also, as often happens with large-scale VFX-driven films, certain moments give a been-there-done-that feeling. Pedro Pascal is barely seen, but he excels with his performance and voiceover. Jeremy Allen White (Rotta The Hutt) does very well. Sigourney Weaver is dependable in a supporting role. Jonny Coyne (Janu) and Steve Blum (Zeb) leave a mark. Martin Scorsese is entertaining as the voice of a shopkeeper. On the whole, Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu is a timepass entertainer.

My rating - *** out of 5!