'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' review: A clumsy chapter

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“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” hits theaters nearly seven years after the last “Star Wars” movie.

Creator Jon Favreau's Disney+ series about a minor character becomes a summer cinematic tentpole.

Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says it lacks scale and ambition, turning the Mandalorian into a trigger-happy figure.

The movie relies heavily on computer effects and puppetry, with small stakes and familiar elements like X-wings and Stormtroopers.

Pedro Pascal returns as the Mandalorian, with Grogu taking center stage later.

The plot involves a dangerous mission, but Kennedy says it feels formulaic.

The PG-13-rated movie opens Friday in theaters.

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