Why the Obi-Wan Show isn't Star Wars

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
  • No more of this Obi-Wan Kenobi gibberish.
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  • @Lefiath
    @Lefiath Рік тому +50

    The part about "making sense" is what I call fast food references. People easily identify with what they already know, and it's one of the laziest ways to create something, similar to a FanFiction. No need to create something that stands on its own, just make a bunch of references and the peasants will be happy and gleeful.

  • @jaredweber9407
    @jaredweber9407 Рік тому +5

    Andor really met a lot of these criticisms head on. One singular creative vision, an emphasis on world-building and practical effects, and layered but easily understandable and sympathetic characters. It has almost no fan service at all and it’s beautiful.

    • @AlexBoucher
      @AlexBoucher  Рік тому +1

      Guess I have to watch Andor now!

  • @Makinazion
    @Makinazion Рік тому +15

    I was at a loss when I watched the first episodes, not knowing who was targeted by the show, and why it felt so disheartening. You really put it into words perfectly, the first 6 movies really pulls everyone together, no matter your age, it is an universal demographic. Thanks for the great video (even if it's a rant haha)

  • @epimisti
    @epimisti Рік тому +33

    I really liked only one of the Disney Star Wars movies and that was Rogue One. That one was really great and I think it is because it incorporated this exact Star Wars formula you are talking about.

    • @jackjoedoug
      @jackjoedoug Рік тому +1

      I also thought rogue one was the only redeemable one.

    • @bobafett4457
      @bobafett4457 Рік тому

      I'm 100% with you

  • @BergOljelund
    @BergOljelund Рік тому +9

    Just wanna say that i love your content

  • @jackjoedoug
    @jackjoedoug Рік тому +7

    This is my favorite explanation of the problem with "adventure" films nowadays.
    Some of the great quotes...
    "Like walking through a star wars gift shop"
    "Just because you can feed your kids trash doesn't mean you should"
    "Breaks the illusion of an authentic world"
    This stuff is making kids dumb. It's like if your diet was only corn syrup. All these garbage shows suck by design. They suck in your attention and give nothing back. The first thing you do after watching one is go looking for food because of the physical empty feeling in your stomach.
    Fantastic video.. lot of clarity and depth. I'm subscribing for sure my dude.

  • @mcab-ir1gr
    @mcab-ir1gr Рік тому +1

    The rest of this great video aside, your editing and production really stands out! Great work!

  • @michaeldayao1512
    @michaeldayao1512 Рік тому +3

    Found your channel through the Pumping Iron video you made. Genuinely glad to have the stumbled upon your work. You deserve more subs/views!

  • @jobahflurbam
    @jobahflurbam 4 місяці тому

    Ive been binging this guys channel its criminal that he doesnt have more subscribers than someone like jack doherty. this guys content is creative captivating insightful and original. The opposite of some of the most popular youtubers today

  • @epimisti
    @epimisti Рік тому +4

    You deserve a lot more views! Just got recommended your channel by the algorithm and I already love it!

  • @qbNone
    @qbNone Рік тому

    Binging your videos now and just wish I had more time today. Truly excellent.

  • @Lucas-bf8jv
    @Lucas-bf8jv Рік тому +18

    How are you not pulling in more views I legitimately don't understand, your videos are of exceptional quality and I hope people who stumble on your channel will share the same thoughts.

  • @sethdonut
    @sethdonut Рік тому +1

    well-reasoned, well-edited. well done

  • @luiluke_
    @luiluke_ Рік тому

    Dude, your videos are awesome! Keep on doing them. You will get many more viewers!

  • @CaidianJohnson
    @CaidianJohnson Рік тому +6

    I couldn't even finish this video at 2x speed because Obi Wan was so boring. I've enjoyed your other critiques.

    • @AlexBoucher
      @AlexBoucher  Рік тому +5

      Damn, sorry about that. Was it the pacing of the video that was too slow or did you think the topic itself was boring?

    • @CaidianJohnson
      @CaidianJohnson Рік тому +1

      @@AlexBoucher Your pacing is just fine I'm very disappointed with Star Wars in general it's really fallen off a cliff in terms of quality. What you did cover was just fine but Disney have no excuse for screwing this up

  • @smcinstosh9
    @smcinstosh9 Рік тому +3

    Im just waiting for that Max Rebo epic

    • @AlexBoucher
      @AlexBoucher  Рік тому +3

      The music biopic to end all music biopics

  • @cookstrr2804
    @cookstrr2804 Рік тому +1

    your video quality & analysis is so stellar, it just doesn't make sense that you don't have more subscribers. subscribed halfway through the video

  • @sandorbarbay2693
    @sandorbarbay2693 Рік тому +2

    I love your channel! Greetings from Frankfurt

  • @jarlbregadan914
    @jarlbregadan914 9 місяців тому

    8:43 He's not just bold, Obi-Wan is brave, he is a hero, and a damm good hero. He is the combination of cheeky, sardonic, wise and brave. It was depressing to see him cower scene after scene.

  • @gnbman
    @gnbman 5 днів тому

    You did an excellent job explaining what makes Star Wars good. What aspect of The Last Jedi did you like?

  • @silbermanjean3321
    @silbermanjean3321 Рік тому

    Great job!

  • @Feesh322
    @Feesh322 Рік тому

    It's hard to say who dropped the ball the hardest with the Sequels...was it JJ Abrams for doing a soft reboot of the original in The Force Awakens and breaking the narrative flow? Or is it RJ for completely throwing our expectations out the window (for better or worse) and breaking the lore? Or is it JJ for his utter failure at tying all of it together as something resembling a satisfying, cohesive package? Just a bewildering, ultimately disappointing mess. And yes...would have benefited so much from a singular vision.

  • @DarkJokingDragonSP
    @DarkJokingDragonSP Рік тому

    While I do think obi-wan could have been better, but I did like the dynamic between obi, the force and vader, especially the finale.
    It might be because I can empatise with the traumatic experience changing people part. I would have loved to see the old obi come back more profoundly though.

  • @austinschwartz7424
    @austinschwartz7424 Рік тому +1

    Top Gun Maverick is more of a star wars film then the sequals

  • @stanis_gaming
    @stanis_gaming Рік тому

    Great video ❤
    Sending in comments for engagement metrics 😅

  • @twentysixbit
    @twentysixbit Рік тому

    Are you exporting your videos with a variable framerate???

  • @tabikat
    @tabikat Рік тому

    I don't have anything to say, but this is a good video and I want to boost your engagement for the algorithm

  • @davehandelman2832
    @davehandelman2832 6 місяців тому

    Excellent. It's heartbreaking that SW sucks now.

  • @lupp974
    @lupp974 Рік тому

    here before 5k subs

  • @NodzergHorde1997
    @NodzergHorde1997 Рік тому

    i like how these videos are of simillar quality (good) yet most only get a few thousand views and then theres just one video with 2 million looks kinda suspicous ngl

  • @maxboucher
    @maxboucher Рік тому

    Finally !!!

  • @user-yl4lf9mh1w
    @user-yl4lf9mh1w Рік тому

    please tell us why Andor was the best star wars in decades

  • @shadowbanned3716
    @shadowbanned3716 Рік тому

    so uh....creator man....ya been watchin aaaanyyy movies???

  • @tomfurstyfield
    @tomfurstyfield Рік тому

    Give star wars to Denis Villneuve with complete freedom to do what he wants

  • @chrisklugh
    @chrisklugh Рік тому

    I thought the same with The Mandalorian. Could not get into it. Then I see Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor coming out and I'm concerned and not interested. I was once excited for Disney's buying Star Wars. I think they did a good job. Up to a point. Now they seem to be making content. Not Star Wars.

    • @justthereed5593
      @justthereed5593 Рік тому

      Watch Andor. It’s the best Star Wars content since Empire Strikes Back.

  • @LilA-zl6tf
    @LilA-zl6tf Рік тому

    Thanks. Had not followed what has happened and that the whole thing was sold. - Saves plenty of my money not to have to watch that money-crap. THANKS!

  • @matthewnicholas6365
    @matthewnicholas6365 Рік тому

    Think yourself lucky they haven't made a C3P0 spin off.

  • @gerardocarro6224
    @gerardocarro6224 Рік тому

    jar jar.

  • @Arc_Soma2639
    @Arc_Soma2639 Рік тому

    I hate everything about the Disney Start wars franchise, but $#%& banter, I don't know why Americans are so obses with that shitty concept, I felt in love with light sabers and cool lightsabers fights.

  • @al112v4
    @al112v4 Рік тому +1

    This is the same argument as when Episode I came out.
    You guys have one joke. Lol

  • @dimitreze
    @dimitreze Рік тому

    you liked Last Jedi???
    dislike, not watching the other videos of the channel and making sure youtube doesn't recommend you again

  • @kaylemjoseph8727
    @kaylemjoseph8727 Місяць тому

    modern star wars aren't star wars.

  • @IsaacPurpleguy
    @IsaacPurpleguy Рік тому

    I'm so sad this show sucked 😭

  • @dontevenlook
    @dontevenlook Рік тому

    Maybe do a second take after a cup of coffee?

  • @ikkespillendekarakter3924
    @ikkespillendekarakter3924 Рік тому

    Rian Johnson destroyed Star Wars.