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The Creator (2023)

The plot does not hold and reminds me too much of Star Wars

[2/10 · 26 January 2024]

There are too many plot holes than I'd like to go into details on. And the world setup itself is questionable. For example, how does a human coding error result in AI launching nuclear to Los Angeles, and the Americans never find out? And why is that kid trying to drag the deadweight of an uninitiated droid across the ship just to dump her in a cornfield?

The second half of this movie reminds me too much of Star Wars a new hope, not in a good way. It's not only the "Death star" of their own, but also how the "resistance" responds passively to the attacks, which was by the way one of the reasons why I didn't enjoy this as much as the Star Wars.

Although I have to say that the writer portrayed the modern "empire" rather accurately, from an Asian point to view at least, as in how they enforce their beliefs and decisions violently to other parts of the world.

Ahsoka (2023– )

Reminds me of Doctor Who though

[6/10 · 19 December 2023]

Firstly, it seems rather unwelcoming to those who haven't completed watching all episodes of "The Clone Wars" and "Rebels" (myself included). Many characters are either unfamiliar or completely unknown, and the show fails to provide adequate introductions. Halfway through the season, I still feel that understanding the plot requires prior knowledge of the characters' backgrounds, which I lack. This makes the dialogues somewhat confusing. Additionally, the frequent use of mysterious half-smiles and slow nods by many characters doesn't contribute to clarity.

Regarding the protagonists, I'm uncertain if they are meant to be likable. Without revealing too much, I believe protagonists should typically represent "good people" with justifiable reasons for their actions and a sense of responsibility, which, in my view, this show lacks.

As for the Doctor Who aspect, I can't pinpoint exactly what reminds me of Doctor Who, but it's more about the vibe of certain minor details. For instance, the circular symbols and the Witch's coven in the first episode evoke memories of Gallifrey. Then there are the star whales, Ezra's attempt to persuade the enemy to grant them time, and of course, Huyang.

In all, I didn't enjoy it as much as the Mandalorians, but it's much more enjoyable than Obi-Wan.