LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (2020)

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Poster

As her friends prep for a Life Day holiday celebration, Rey journeys with BB-8 on a quest to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force at a mysterious Jedi Temple. There, she embarks on a cross-timeline adventure through beloved moments in Star Wars history, coming into contact with iconic heroes and villains from all eras of the saga. But will she make it back in time for the Life Day feast?

General Overview
The 2020 film "LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" is a comical animated web tv unique produced by Atomic Cartoons, the LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm. It aired on Disney+. Taking place on the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk, the special focuses on Life Day, a holiday celebrated in the "Star Wars" universe.

Setting And Plot
The film is set after Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. The story begins on Kashyyyk, where Rey trains Finn in the Force, only to be dissatisfied by his absence of development. She finds a Jedi text that discusses a time portal at an ancient Jedi temple just available on Life Day.

Against the wishes of other good friends who are preparing for Life Day, Rey and BB-8 head to the temple. There, she acquires a time-travelling crystal, which she uses to check out different times and places in Star Wars history.

Time Travel Adventure
Rey instantly embarks on a time-travelling adventure, observing essential moments from the Skywalker legend. She comes across more youthful versions of characters like Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Yoda, accidentally dragging these previous variations of characters into her timeline.

Rey likewise meets Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader from 'Return of the Jedi'. The Emperor, upon knowing of the time crystal and its prospective to alter time and prevent his previous defeat, attempts to take it from Rey. What ensues is a wild race through time, a traditional confrontation between good and evil.

Character Development
Meanwhile, Finn learns to trust his impulses and tap into the Force to save the day back on Kashyyyk, highlighting his capacity as a future Jedi. Rey, on the other hand, finds out important lessons about not rushing the path to ending up being a Jedi Master.

In this time-travel format, 'LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special' also allows the exploration of renowned Star Wars characters in different eras, providing fans with various amusing encounters and mash-ups, like Darth Vader meeting Kylo Ren.

Celebrating Life Day
The movie culminates with Rey's go back to today time on Kashyyyk where all the characters from the 'Star Wars' universe join, even previously antagonistic ones, to commemorate Life Day. The climax is filled with hearty small talk, humor, and feel-good minutes, living up to its aim of a vacation unique.

Conclusion
The "LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" is a comedic, action-filled and heartwarming film that mixes unique stories from different 'Star Wars' periods. Apart from its tremendous sentimental worth for long time 'Star Wars' fans, the movie likewise effectively introduces Star Wars legends to new fans. With its overarching styles of friendship, self-belief, and the spirit of celebration, the movie functions as a delightful addition to the 'Star Wars' franchise and the LEGO animated series alike.

Top Cast

  • Helen Sadler (small)
    Helen Sadler
    Rey (voice)
  • Omar Benson Miller (small)
    Omar Benson Miller
    Finn (voice)
  • Jake Green (small)
    Jake Green
    Poe Dameron / Greedo / Snowtrooper (voice)
  • Kelly Marie Tran (small)
    Kelly Marie Tran
    Rose Tico (voice)
  • Trevor Devall (small)
    Trevor Devall
    Emperor Palpatine / First Order Trooper / Mon Calamari (voice)
  • Matt Sloan (small)
    Matt Sloan
    Darth Vader (voice)
  • Billy Dee Williams (small)
    Billy Dee Williams
    Lando Calrissian (voice)
  • Matt Lanter (small)
    Matt Lanter
    Anakin Skywalker / Rodian (voice)
  • James Arnold Taylor (small)
    James Arnold Taylor
    Obi-Wan Kenobi (voice)
  • Tom Kane (small)
    Tom Kane
    Qui-Gon Jinn / Yoda (voice)
  • Anthony Daniels (small)
    Anthony Daniels
    C-3PO (voice)