![]() The animation takes on a more cartoon-inspired look, which speaks to the more lighthearted tone. Visions: This is the only short to incorporate existing Star Wars characters, but even so, it uses them in different ways than expected. Every time they perform, they’re rudely interrupted by eager bounty hunters looking to cash in the top prize from Jabba the Hutt. Wars: There is no actual war going on, but the poor band can’t catch a break because their Hutt guitarist has a bounty on his head. ![]() Stars: The band flies through space, landing on different planets! This one actually features more space travel than many of the other shorts. “Tatooine Rhapsody”Ī scrappy band with big dreams must rally to save one of their beloved bandmates from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt and Boba Fett. The fight is sharp and gorgeous, with the flashes of color highlighting the best parts of the action. Additionally, this short takes an unusual third-party approach to the morality of the Star Wars universe, one we haven’t really seen in the live-action films.ĭoes it work? Considering how black and white the morality of the Star Wars universe often is (the Dark Side is evil the Light Side is good), the palette here emphasizes the plot twist toward the end, which adds nuance to the familiar dichotomy. The particular lightsaber weapons used are also super-cool. Vision: This short is rendered entirely in black and white, save for the bright flashes of gunfire and lightsabers. There are hints that this is part of a greater war - for instance, the leader of the village is a child, and it’s heavily implied that he inherited the position when his father was taken down in a previous invasion. Wars: A Sith Lord invades the tiny village, leading to multiple battles between her minions and the village’s protectors, and between her and the stranger. Stars: Not a lot here, surprisingly! It presumably takes place on a distant planet, but it could very well be a remote countryside village on Earth, especially given how much inspiration it draws from samurai movies. ![]() In taking them on, he reveals a stunning truth about the nature of his past. A mysterious wandering stranger steps up to defend a village besieged by ragged bandits. ![]()
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