The Very Worst Star Wars Movies So Far A critical review of Star Wars movies, highlighting the problems of the prequel trilogy, particularly Attack of the Clones, and the disappointing The Mandalorian and Grogu. In 2027, Star Wars will celebrate its 50th anniversary, and it'll probably be a great time to talk positively about the series and its legacy. However, the series celebrated a less noteworthy 49th anniversary this year, instead of a grand celebration. It was a year that the series returned to the big screen, but with an absolute whimper. This prompts a discussion on whether most Star Wars movies have something to offer. As far as outright masterpieces go, it is a series that'll always have the original and The Empire Strikes Back.The prequel trilogy is a bit more contentious, but Revenge of the Sith is great, and then the post-George Lucas Disney era has been very contentious, but Rogue One and Episodes VII and VIII have their fans. That leaves some other movies which aren't as good.If you're after genuinely bad Star Wars movies, or new to the series and want to know which ones you can skip, this review will help rank the very worst Star Wars movies so far. Without George Lucas, there's no Star Wars, obviously.It's like that with any iconic series that comes from just one person, because George Lucas himself hasn't directed a Star Wars movie since 2005's Revenge of the Sith, and has been away from the franchise entirely since selling Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, but his importance clearly can't be overstated. It even makes some of his lesser writing and/or directorial efforts forgivable.Like, even Revenge of the Sith isn't perfect, but it feels like a culmination and an appropriately grand climax, and definitely a film only Lucas could've made. The same can maybe even be said about the first movie in the prequel trilogy, The Phantom Menace, which at least has some fun sequences alongside a fair few things that don't work.Attack of the Clones Prequel Trilogy Middle ChildHowever, The Phantom Menace, and its successor, is overshadowed by the final installment of the prequel trilogy, Revenge of the Sith. Attack of the Clones is the middle child of this prequel trilogy, and it's not just its narrative that lacks the spectacle and excitement of The Phantom Menace and Revenge of the Sith. It's also lacking in some other key areas, such as the action scenes and the emotional depth of its characters.One thing that is present in Attack of the Clones, along with the prequel trilogy in general, is the technical innovation. The movie features an expectedly great John Williams score that does quite a lot of heavy lifting, making it somewhat enjoyable despite its numerous shortcomings. Unfortunately, the movie's lack of a compelling narrative, excitement, and spectacle makes it feel like a chore to get through at times.The movie's pacing is also somewhat uneven, with some parts feeling rushed and others feeling slow. Overall, Attack of the Clones is a movie that fails to meet the expectations set by its predecessors and successors. It's not the worst Star Wars movie, but it's definitely a subpar installment in the franchise. The Mandalorian and Grogu is another disappointing entry in the Star Wars franchise, with a score that is one of its few redeeming qualities.The Mandalorian and Grogu Poor Narrative and ActingThe movie features a poor narrative that fails to hold the viewer's attention, and the action scenes are frequent but unimaginative. The dialogue in the movie is stilted and hard to believe at times, and the voice performances of the actors, including Pedro Pascal and Jeremy Allen White, are lackluster. Martin Scorsese makes a bizarre appearance in the movie, which adds to its confusion and lack of coherence.The movie is a waste of money, considering the $165 million budget that could have been spent on a better movie with a more compelling narrative, more creative action scenes, and better dialogue. Instead, it feels like a cash grab with no real attention paid to storytelling or character development. This makes The Mandalorian and Grogu a disappointing and uninspired addition to the Star Wars franchise.Worst Star Wars Movies Ranking Subpar EntriesIn ranking the worst Star Wars movies, it's worth noting that opinions may vary on what constitutes a 'bad' movie, and some people may enjoy these films. However, based on general consensus and a critical look at the series as a whole, Attack of the Clones and The Mandalorian and Grogu stand out as subpar entries.If you're new to the series, it's worth starting with the original trilogy and the sequel trilogy, and avoiding these movies until you've seen the better films.