- I’ve completed the reordering for Movie 3. It’s far, far better paced now, and time passes consistently in all three plotlines, including around the time jumps, multiple scenes in a single day, and references to the timeline. I’m happy to call this scene ordering ‘final’, as it tells this story nicely - as nicely as the other three movies, at least. Everything gets its due the three plotlines are well balanced throughout.
I’m currently about half-way through the third movie. I binged the first two last night, and absolutely loved them. You’ve done a fantastic job, and the plot lines flow wonderfully. Andor really does work so well as movies.
The only wrinkle I’ve felt so far throughout the third movie is the timeline for Mon Mothma; when she’s talking to Luthen the night after the heist asking if it was him, they talk about a meeting with a “saviour to access your family funds” scheduled for that evening. This feels like she’s referencing the party scene where Tay Kolma is introduced. As it stands in Workprint 2, Cassian manages to go to Ferrix, spend the night, leave the next day, get to Niamos, establish a casual relationship (days/weeks?), get arrested and get sent to Narkina-5 before that meeting happens.
I know balancing the timeline against plot pacing is something you’ve been grappling with heavily, and it’s not an easy task. This is the only thing I’ve noticed so far that made me ask questions instead of being completely drawn in. Overall one could argue the meeting Mon was originally referencing fell through, which is why she called Tay and it’s taken some time to set up the meet? Or maybe a little trim during the morning scene to make it just mention the reschedule, without the “it’s tonight” line?
I’d just like to say again how much I’ve enjoyed watching these so far. The little character moments that typically get cut are so welcome to see in this less radical cut. I can’t wait to finish 3 and watch 4.