X-Men: Dark Phoenix

I love X-Men, I watched every single one in the past 20 years multiple times and while I did enjoy some more than others, I never hated any film. I closed my eyes to small mistakes and forgave them anything. Not this time.

Instead of going out strong and leaving a good impression after so many years, they did the exact opposite. The movie is distorted, rushed, predictable, flat and overall unimpressive. Everything looks cheap from the costumes to the decorations. The actors are uninterested in the movie and look like they just want to deliver their weak lines and get done as soon as possible. Nobody at Fox cared about this movie so why should we? I am sad for what was done to my beloved franchise.

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Dark Phoenix is like a cold, bland meal served by an angry cook. I think the only people enjoying this movie less than the people watching it is the people who made it. It's a joyless, flat string of clichés with only a handful of cool visual moments. It seems as if the animated X-Men series is the only one who can get The Dark Phoenix Saga right. It's sad that this rebooted franchise fizzled out.

Tackling the story arc of Jean Grey for the second time yet ending up with the same disappointing results, Dark Phoenix concludes the 20th Century Fox's X-Men saga on an underwhelming note and is one of the blandest entries in the franchise. Dull, predictable & utterly forgettable, it is as redundant as a sequel can get, and happens to be terrible on most levels if not all.

The storyline is pretty decent. But Sophie Turner's poor Acting skills just kills the whole movie. Rest of the characters are alright with the kind of script they have got. McAvoy and Fassbender are more of a saving grace to this film.

*X-Men: Dark Phoenix* is a disappointing chapter in the X-Men saga. While it boasts a talented cast and impressive visual effects, the film suffers from a lackluster script and inconsistent tone.

The premise of Jean Grey's transformation into the Phoenix is a rich source of material, but the film fails to capitalize on its potential. Sophie Turner delivers a solid performance, but the character's descent into darkness is rushed and lacks emotional depth. The supporting cast, including James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, are underutilized, and their characters' arcs feel incomplete.

The film's pacing is erratic, with jarring tonal shifts between dramatic moments and over-the-top action sequences. The villainous D'Bari alien race is underdeveloped and serves as little more than a generic threat.

Despite its shortcomings, *Dark Phoenix* features some visually striking moments. The Phoenix's powers are depicted with impressive scale and intensity. However, these moments are overshadowed by the film's overall narrative weaknesses.

Ultimately, *X-Men: Dark Phoenix* is a missed opportunity to explore the complex character of Jean Grey and deliver a satisfying conclusion to the X-Men saga. It's a film that leaves viewers feeling unsatisfied and disappointed.