Following several years of divisiveness,Star Warsmay finally have found a universally beloved outing in theDisney+seriesStar Wars: Skeleton Crew. The show, which lands on the streaming platform today,has now landed a hugely promising score of 94% onRotten Tomatoes(88% on the Popcornmeter)at the time of writing, with thisThe Goonies-esque exploration of a galaxy far, far away endearing both critics and audiences alike thanks to its “Spielbergian” approach and Jude Law’s charismatic performance.
We begin withMovieWeb’s own Julian Roman, who found himself being pleasantly whisked along on anotherStar Warsadventure thanks to the “Spielberg and Zemeckis vibe.”
“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew hits the right marks using known commodities. It borrows liberally from ’80s era children’s classics for a scrappy kids adventure with heavy pirate themes. Audiences will sense a familiar Spielberg and Zemeckis vibe.”
Maggie Lovitt ofCollider, meanwhile, found much to enjoy inSkeleton Crew, calling the show “Exactly What This Franchise Needs.”
“It may not be as profound as Andor, or as bold as The Acolyte, but Skeleton Crew is well on its way to becoming a Star Wars staple.”
Daniel Fienberg ofThe Hollywood Reporterfelt similarly, enjoying the low-stakes of the series, as well as its ability tobalance something newwith something more familiar.
“The generally low-stakes, thematically light, young-skewing romp takes us into under-explored corners of the seemingly boundless galaxy while feeling pleasantly familiar.”
‘Skeleton Crew’ Is a Swashbuckling ‘Star Wars’ Success
Alison Herman ofVarietyapplauded the latestStar Warseffort for attempting a genuine project for children, rather than simplyleaning into the nostalgiafelt by older audiences and fans.
“Skeleton Crew takes Star Wars to new places only in the literal sense. But the show is able to nail its limited brief, and make a Star Wars show that’s actually rooted in childhood rather than evoking memories of one’s own.”
On the “rotten” side of things, Ben Travers ofindieWirefoundSkeleton Crewfar too “familiar,” saying, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crewgets off to a depressingly familiar start, while bungling the introduction of its primary protagonists and generally plodding along until Jude Law pops up.” A criticism Rodrigo Perez ofThe Playlistfound the series to be “mostly hollow” and failing to live up to the “exceptional Spielberg-ian tenor of marvel and amazement.”
What Was up with Those Villains in ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew?’
‘Skeleton Crew’ introduced a new criminal pirate crew, with a callback to the original ‘Star Wars’ and a character from ‘The Mandalorian.’
Finally, we end things on a positive note, with Nick Schager ofThe Daily BeastpraisingSkeleton Crewfor both its swashbuckler sensibilities, and its success in recapturingsomeStar Warsmagic.
“With a collection of assured directors, a cast of fine young actors, and Jude Law as the material’s untrustworthy swashbuckler, it’s a family affair which captures some of that old far, far away magic.”
Created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford,Star Wars: Skeleton CrewstarsJude Lawas Force-user Jod Na Nawood alongside a cast of adventurers that includes Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon, and Nick Frost. You can check out the synopsis forStar Wars: Skeleton Crewbelow.
“Skeleton Crew tells the story of four kids searching for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy, and the strange aliens and dangerous places they encounter on their adventure.”
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Skeleton Crew is a Disney+ original series set in the Star Wars universe.The series was created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford and tells the story of four young kids that must find their way home after becoming lost in the galaxy. The story takes place during the same time frame as The Mandalorian.
