CommonSenseCritic
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When - 10:10 AM
Where - Netflix
With Who - Myself
First Thoughts -
Pros - A few decent fight scenes. It was great seeing Uma Thurman in an action role, even if it was brief. Expanding on the lore of the immortals and incorporating the idea of there being a library dedicated to their exploits and the ripple effects of their actions is cool.
Cons - There was a lot of downtime throughout this movie. It definitely feels as though this film was sacrificed to set up the sequel, if one is even happening. It took way too long for this sequel to be released after the original, meaning that any interest or memory of the first movie has faded. I literally had to go back and rewatch the first film just to remember what had happened. Very basic, uninteresting writing that was totally predictable. The basic idea and premise feels too big for this movie, meaning that I feel like there should be a level of grand scale that is totally missing from this film.
Overall - While the first movie was entertaining but forgettable, this unnecessary sequel is both boring and forgettable, only existing to act as a stepping stone for the eventual third film.
Technical Rating - 4/10 Plot Rating - 3/10 Fun Rating - 4/10 Overall Rating - 4/10.
First Thoughts -
Pros - A few decent fight scenes. It was great seeing Uma Thurman in an action role, even if it was brief. Expanding on the lore of the immortals and incorporating the idea of there being a library dedicated to their exploits and the ripple effects of their actions is cool.
Cons - There was a lot of downtime throughout this movie. It definitely feels as though this film was sacrificed to set up the sequel, if one is even happening. It took way too long for this sequel to be released after the original, meaning that any interest or memory of the first movie has faded. I literally had to go back and rewatch the first film just to remember what had happened. Very basic, uninteresting writing that was totally predictable. The basic idea and premise feels too big for this movie, meaning that I feel like there should be a level of grand scale that is totally missing from this film.
Overall - While the first movie was entertaining but forgettable, this unnecessary sequel is both boring and forgettable, only existing to act as a stepping stone for the eventual third film.
Technical Rating - 4/10 Plot Rating - 3/10 Fun Rating - 4/10 Overall Rating - 4/10.
When - 12:20 PM
Where - Netflix
With Who - Myself
Second Thoughts -
Pros - Some really cool fight sequences with actors who clearly cared enough to go through enough training to make their teamwork come across as second nature. An interesting concept that grabs the imagination. Decent acting, particularly from Charlize Theron.
Cons - Rough writing with characters completely changing their mindsets at the drop of a hat, making it feel as though they are weak in their convictions and motivations. A very by-the-book villain for whom the writing once again lacks any imagination to set him apart. Honestly, I remembered next to nothing about this movie and only watched it so that I could understand what was happening in the newly released second film.
Overall - Although not necessarily memorable, this does make for an entertaining time with some interesting lore attached to it.
Technical Rating - 6/10 Plot Rating - 6/10 Fun Rating - 6/10 Overall Rating - 6/10.
Second Thoughts -
Pros - Some really cool fight sequences with actors who clearly cared enough to go through enough training to make their teamwork come across as second nature. An interesting concept that grabs the imagination. Decent acting, particularly from Charlize Theron.
Cons - Rough writing with characters completely changing their mindsets at the drop of a hat, making it feel as though they are weak in their convictions and motivations. A very by-the-book villain for whom the writing once again lacks any imagination to set him apart. Honestly, I remembered next to nothing about this movie and only watched it so that I could understand what was happening in the newly released second film.
Overall - Although not necessarily memorable, this does make for an entertaining time with some interesting lore attached to it.
Technical Rating - 6/10 Plot Rating - 6/10 Fun Rating - 6/10 Overall Rating - 6/10.
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