Earl Bishop

Venom 3 was a trainwreck from start to finish. The writing was lazy, like they threw out every decent storyline and went with a bare-minimum plot. And don’t even get me started on how they butchered Knull. They had a perfect chance to dive into one of the most epic storylines in Marvel—the whole King in Black saga, where Venom uses the Necrosword to take on Knull and reaches god-tier power. But nope. Instead, we got a half-baked villain with zero intensity and a plot that didn’t go anywhere. They really took what could’ve been an incredible adaptation and turned it into a generic, forgettable mess. This movie missed the mark in every way possible.”

As a long-time Star Wars enthusiast, I had high hopes for The Acolyte, but it fell short of expectations in nearly every aspect. Set in the High Republic era, the series tries to explore new territory within the Star Wars universe. However, this departure from the well-loved timelines and characters of the original saga feels disconnected and uninspired. The show’s attempt to blend samurai and wuxia film elements into the Star Wars narrative might seem innovative on paper, but in execution, it misses the mark. This stylistic choice results in a series that feels more like a mishmash of genres than a coherent addition to the Star Wars canon. Moreover, The Acolyte introduces morally ambiguous characters and complex narratives that muddy the clear-cut battle between good and evil that defines Star Wars. This shift undermines the foundational themes of the franchise and leaves viewers yearning for the straightforward heroism and villainy that made the original films so compelling. Incorporating some nods to the broader Star Wars mythology, such as mentions of the Sith and Jedi dynamics, feels more like a token effort than a genuine attempt to bridge new content with established lore. These references do little to ground the series within the beloved Star Wars universe, making the show feel even more detached. Additionally, the series seems to be unnecessarily politically injected, with a forced woke narrative that feels out of place within the Star Wars universe. This political slant detracts from the escapism and timeless themes that Star Wars traditionally offers, further alienating fans who seek a return to the franchise’s roots. In conclusion, The Acolyte attempts to carve out a unique niche but ultimately strays too far from what makes Star Wars special. It’s a disappointing addition that fails to capture the spirit and continuity of the original saga, leaving many fans, including myself, deeply unsatisfied.