chirox

I'm the target audience for 1977, I was 11 years old and already a huge sci-fi fan. Star Wars didn't grip me but I can't say I didn't like it. Over the following years I watched the sequels, tried the prequels, tried multiple TV shows and wasn't particularly impressed by any of them (Mandalorian first series was okay I guess), but an old friend that loves the SW universe told me to watch Andor. I put it off for some time and a couple of weeks ago had a bit of spare time and gave it a whirl. I was impressed.

Great story line, great casting and acting, solid action scenes and for me, the first Star Wars spinoff I can actually enjoy as an adult. Highly recommend 9/10 and I hope we get more of this in the future without compromising the quality.

This really hits the spot if your looking for some gritty British gangster action. Fast paced enough to keep your attention with strong story line and some good performances. I've always thought Tom Hardy is one-dimensional and he still is, but his one dimension fits this perfectly. I have no idea why people think he's a great actor, to me he's like Jason Statham without the kung-fu, but as I say he does suit this role. The whole cast is solid but Helen Mirren is appalling, the worst accent I've heard since Charlie Hunnam in Green St, why didn't they just pick an actual Irish actor? Mirren's accent doesn't detract too much though, overall it's solid and well worth a watch.

I rate this as Tarantino's 2nd best movie, on a recent re-watch the magic came back instantly and didn't leave. Basically every movie made before 2016 should be where movie-makers should be looking right now if they want to save their industry, no political points being made, no squeezing in a few minorities, no attempt at making women think they beat 4 men up in one go, just a great story really well executed and coupled with some fantastic star turns. Jamie Fox is so incredibly talented in many ways, but this role was perfect for him. The subject matter is dark and despicable, but somehow Tarantino made it work and produced a incredible movie.