SKELETON CREW
Starring: Jude Law, Robert Timothy Smith, Kyriana Kratter, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Nick Frost, Kerry Condon, and Jaleel White
Creators: Christopher Ford and Jon Watts
AMARÚ
I had to suppress my day-job bias when watching Skeleton Crew because, if it weren’t for Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) telling Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers) everything I want to say to children but can’t as a professional, I would’ve missed the absolute wonder and novelty this show brings to a Star Wars universe in dire need of it. Overall, I loved the nostalgic feel Crew authentically delivers. It’s rife with Amblin fingerprints, balancing a heartfelt and perilous adventure with a truly compelling mystery that I had a blast uncovering, especially alongside Jude Law and Nick Frost, both of whom help bring real stakes to this “kids” show. Outstanding.
PAIGE
Without a doubt, Skeleton Crew is the most joyful Star Wars project we have ever gotten. This enjoyable journey, which has strong resemblance to an Amblin movie from the 1980s, manages to be full of heart and hope while maintaining a high level of stakes. As you follow this adventure, the series will make you feel like a kid again, led by the outstanding dynamic between Jude Law and the four kid leads (Robert Timothy Smith, Kyriana Kratter, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and Ravi Cabot-Conyers). Thankfully, this series sparks a new hope for me within the Star Wars universe after its recent setbacks.
