Feels From Reels: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
A Spoiler-free Film Review Series
Feels from Reels is a spoiler-free film review series, where I capture only the emotions I felt and thoughts that came from them, after viewing a movie. This kind of reflection helps me consider the emotional connection an audience has to my own characters and stories in screenplay. I hope you enjoy! <3
🎬 Film: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
Resources:
IMDB ⬅️ see Trailer, Director, Producers, Writers, and Cast here
Adapted from a Novel? Nope, but it does extend an amazing TV Series called The Mandalorian, and this movie reminded me that I’m due for a rewatch!
Logline: “Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.”
Where I Was: Santa Cruz Cinema (Santa Cruz, CA)
🫀Feelings and Emotions
“I felt…” “That left me feeling…”
Excited
Adventurous
Captivated
Adoration
Sweetness
Fatigued
Nervous
Hopeful
Proud
Grateful
Relieved
🤔 Thoughts from Feelings
“I forgot how much I liked the Mandalorian soundtrack, and this one is fire too”
“Grogu is so adorable”
“Oh wow, I haven’t heard about the huts for a long time”
“It was too easy to see that coming, but I’ll allow it”
“They better not harm a hair on Grogu’s head”
“I love a comeback story”
“Good for him”
“These tiny mechanics are SO cute”
“The life of a bounty hunter would be so exhausting”
“Brave little guy”
“Their bond is so sweet”
“That’s a pretty incredible turnaround”
“I think it’s time to rewatch the Mandalorian series”
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