DUBAI: With “Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu,” director Jon Favreau delivers a film that is undeniably charming on the surface. It is packed with adorable Grogu reaction shots, new creatures to enjoy, familiar and new planets, and just enough nostalgia to remind audiences why the galaxy far, far away still has such a hold on pop culture. But beneath the polished exterior lies a frustrating emptiness. This is a film that often feels more interested in selling the idea of “Star Wars” than actually saying anything meaningful within it.

"Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" — the first "Star Wars" movie in theaters since 2019’s "Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker" — is getting wobbly reviews from Rotten Tomatoes…

Malgré quelques bonnes idées, le réalisateur Jon Favreau peine à sortir l’univers de George Lucas de l’ornière. Calibré pour le petit écran, le film s’en remet surtout à son…