Uncle Vader's Christmas fads In 2008, George Lucas’ most common Star Wars fan, Thomas Fife, established an extraordinary tradition that he had been faithful to for years. Every year, just before Christmas morning, the self-proclaimed animator released a short film of his own production, combining sharp black humor, references to the Far, Far Galaxy and Lego designers who conquered the world with the release of the First episode of the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. Not afraid to attract the wrath of a diligent family audience, Thomas Fyvey wielded obscene language, openly demonstrated violence and committed other atrocities, without worrying about the opinion of others, because the Internet is not the place where you should worry about decency.
To his surprise, the director suddenly realized that his experimental madness, called Lego Star Wars: Christmas Special, received a lot of praise from grateful viewers who laughed from the heart at the universe of George Lucas, seasoned with high age restrictions. Inspired, albeit modest, but success, Fife undertook the development of a completely optional sequel, which was to preserve the traditions of the original, and at the same time open new facets of the dark soul of Darth Vader. As it turns out, the second most important person in the First Galactic Empire has his own score for the celebration of Christmas, and this time no one will stop him from trying to figure out some nuances of the celebration at Santa Claus.
According to the custom established by the animator himself in 2008, Lego Star Wars: Christmas Special 2, younger viewers are best protected from viewing, since not all jokes presented on the screen are intended for their hearing. As before, step-by-step puppet animation using miniature plastic men pleases the eye. The movements are performed smoothly and do not cause a feeling of rejection due to unnatural moves. Thomas Fyvey tried to do everything possible to make his audience smile and accept the efforts of his modest team, working almost on bare enthusiasm.
In the end, I want to say that “Lego Star Wars: Christmas Special 2” is an extraordinary entertainment, worthy of the attention of both devoted fans of “Star Wars” and other viewers who do not mind spending a few extra minutes watching the charming madness created by a person who knows a lot about black humor. Do not take the sharpness of the narrative too close to heart, since this is an optional prank designed to cause an honest smile, nothing more.
7 out of 10