Summary: <p>The world wasn’t ready for Solo: A Star Wars Story when it premiered in 2018. But we contend it’s the perfect Star Wars movie for 2023.</p> <p>In our recap of the first half of Solo, we talk about the critical reception this movie got—probably TOO critical, since it’s a romp and it’s absolutely delightful. We talk about growing up as a scrumrat on Corellia, Qi’ra’s ascent to a position as top lieutenant among Crimson Dawn, and why young Han Solo is so shiny and likable. We make a case for creating a lighter Star Wars story, and talk about why this non-Jedi-centric movie works.</p> <p>The ships are fast, the banter is faster, and the aesthetics are impeccable. We can’t wait to review the second half.</p> <p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p> <p>00:00:00 Plot Overview</p> <p>00:18:18 Solo’s Critical Reception</p> <p>00:25:25 The Case For A Lighter Star Wars Story</p> <p>00:28:36 Crimson Dawn/Imperial Law and Order Discussion</p> <p>00:37:02 A Non-Jedi Centric Story</p> <p>00:39:00 Qi’ra Discussion</p> <p>00:46:39 Val, Rio, Beckett Discussion</p> <p>00:51:06 Lando and L3 Discussion</p> <p>00:54:39 Chewie Discussion</p> <p>00:56:46 Bae Watch</p> <p>01:01:03 End Credits</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message
