This was nearly an hour long but it felt as long as a typical episode. That is one thing this special had going for it, although it is the length of two episodes it barely felt as though it was one episode in length and substance. It wasn't very funny except for a single joke and was niche in terms of the critical analysis of the subject matter explored.
The two topics explored have no relation to each other. It would have been fitting to focus on one with a special for each or reduce them to two single episodes. I enjoyed the b plot more with Randy and his broken oven. This is not advertised on the marketing or title but the more timeless and relatable concern society faces. Although it was meta and self aware with its resolution of the matter it still doesn't make a handy wavy conclusion satisfying. The problem wasn't provided with an answer and the potential of humour wasn't explored to the full extent because it was bounded to the a plot.
The a plot was interesting with its opening. It was basic and generally a modern phenomena that is t explcusive to Disney but especially not to Kathleen Kennedy. Focusing on her felt like unjust bullying of this individual who isn't well known and won't be as influencial as the company of Disney itself. The vagueness without specifying examples from Disney of the practice that horrifies Cartman handicaps the episode. South Park has always been a time capsule but nothing is preserved in this episode other than Indiana Jones which isn't even a good example. Indiana wasn't replaced by a diverse person, the movie just sucked just as the previous installment did. Kennedy only worked on Lucasfilm. Star Wars didn't even pander unlike other Disney movies. It was great seeing the male Cartman in the diverse female universe and requesting authority figures. I like Disney being name dropped but Kennedy was used as an unfair scapegoat. The scene at the principal's office was gold but everything else was a waste of time.
The ending of the movie resolved with such little care that everything after the pander stone was introduced left my head when the credits started. It undermines the b plot and prevented any critical commentary with the a plot. Is pandering an important issue and what are the effects on the entertainment industry? The final scene was a waste of time. Another waste of time was seeing the same scene from the two universe perspective without any additional humor or impact on the plot. The whole special was a waste of potential besides the commentary on over specialised society and the principal's office scene.
The two topics explored have no relation to each other. It would have been fitting to focus on one with a special for each or reduce them to two single episodes. I enjoyed the b plot more with Randy and his broken oven. This is not advertised on the marketing or title but the more timeless and relatable concern society faces. Although it was meta and self aware with its resolution of the matter it still doesn't make a handy wavy conclusion satisfying. The problem wasn't provided with an answer and the potential of humour wasn't explored to the full extent because it was bounded to the a plot.
The a plot was interesting with its opening. It was basic and generally a modern phenomena that is t explcusive to Disney but especially not to Kathleen Kennedy. Focusing on her felt like unjust bullying of this individual who isn't well known and won't be as influencial as the company of Disney itself. The vagueness without specifying examples from Disney of the practice that horrifies Cartman handicaps the episode. South Park has always been a time capsule but nothing is preserved in this episode other than Indiana Jones which isn't even a good example. Indiana wasn't replaced by a diverse person, the movie just sucked just as the previous installment did. Kennedy only worked on Lucasfilm. Star Wars didn't even pander unlike other Disney movies. It was great seeing the male Cartman in the diverse female universe and requesting authority figures. I like Disney being name dropped but Kennedy was used as an unfair scapegoat. The scene at the principal's office was gold but everything else was a waste of time.
The ending of the movie resolved with such little care that everything after the pander stone was introduced left my head when the credits started. It undermines the b plot and prevented any critical commentary with the a plot. Is pandering an important issue and what are the effects on the entertainment industry? The final scene was a waste of time. Another waste of time was seeing the same scene from the two universe perspective without any additional humor or impact on the plot. The whole special was a waste of potential besides the commentary on over specialised society and the principal's office scene.