I think they’re way too self depreciating to be pretentious.
But, yeah, the Plinkett reviews (all of em, not just Star Wars) are works of art. The Titanic one is particularly good. He spends at least the first half absolutely praising the film, and rightfully so. And then rightfully drags it across the coals.
All of this. And I love the original Star Trek Next Gen reviews in particular.