VenturousArtist
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The Number 23 is an intriguing concept starring Jim Carrey as Walter Sparrow, a lighthearted but somewhat disturbed dog catcher, who becomes introduced to a mysterious book entitled "The Number 23" by his wife Agatha portrayed by Virginia Madsen. Initially, Walter doesn't seem phased by the book until he soon descends into absolute madness realizing he's more connected to the writing and author.
As already mentioned the concept is intriguing but the overall execution is middling. Walter's deranged journey uncovering the depths of clues further explaining his connection found in the novel, including why "23" is specifically endangering, has great ideas but wacky structuring and pacing. While the cinematography and soundtrack steal the show, the other half with writing and performances could've had more adjustments.
Once we're introduced to Walter's culprit of obsession we're also introduced to another story that seemingly outweighs the main premise. Although they're connected the other story following a detective named Fingerling has more flair. With better writing, either as the main premise or told differently, it would've been more intriguing. The same goes for Walter's story as we're introduced to other characters serving great importance to his ongoing misadventure.
But neither characters and premises in the main or parallel stories are given enough exploration for enjoyment. There's instances where certain unexpected twists and subplots are introduced but the film's length and structure doesn't help enough. Even when Carrey portrays one of his absolute disturbing performances the film doesn't give him enough time or ways to convince audiences.
With two different convoluted stories occurring, and many underutilized ideas wasted, the film never reaches its fullest potential and feels lesser about the importance of "23" when it's more focused mixing concepts. Mathematically speaking, there's also not enough equations to make the film more interesting without seeming convenient to elaborate anything happening. The obsession of the number becomes totally sidetracked by unanswered questions and ideas that makes things more disjointed and implausible.
The equation is perplexing.
As already mentioned the concept is intriguing but the overall execution is middling. Walter's deranged journey uncovering the depths of clues further explaining his connection found in the novel, including why "23" is specifically endangering, has great ideas but wacky structuring and pacing. While the cinematography and soundtrack steal the show, the other half with writing and performances could've had more adjustments.
Once we're introduced to Walter's culprit of obsession we're also introduced to another story that seemingly outweighs the main premise. Although they're connected the other story following a detective named Fingerling has more flair. With better writing, either as the main premise or told differently, it would've been more intriguing. The same goes for Walter's story as we're introduced to other characters serving great importance to his ongoing misadventure.
But neither characters and premises in the main or parallel stories are given enough exploration for enjoyment. There's instances where certain unexpected twists and subplots are introduced but the film's length and structure doesn't help enough. Even when Carrey portrays one of his absolute disturbing performances the film doesn't give him enough time or ways to convince audiences.
With two different convoluted stories occurring, and many underutilized ideas wasted, the film never reaches its fullest potential and feels lesser about the importance of "23" when it's more focused mixing concepts. Mathematically speaking, there's also not enough equations to make the film more interesting without seeming convenient to elaborate anything happening. The obsession of the number becomes totally sidetracked by unanswered questions and ideas that makes things more disjointed and implausible.
The equation is perplexing.
Joey King portrays a young, rebellious, reckless, and often humorously dimwitted teenager named Freddie on her quest to San Diego, California. However, along her journey, she encounters various strangers and situations often either turning violent, making her more vulnerable, or going everywhere.
Unfortunately, the storytelling and tone deliberately goes everywhere the moment audiences are randomly introduced to various subplots seemingly following the main focus with Freddie. It couldn't decide who to follow, what genres it wanted, what film it wanted to be, and give reasons to care.
There's genuine ideas ridiculously merged together that would've otherwise been another film with better writing. Freddie's story involves some humorous and heartfelt concepts but also strangely darkly humorous and horrifying scenarios with people being unhinged, homicidal, boldly prejudiced, and moronic.
As these stories involving drugs, mischief, and murder collide they're never fully utilized or find their purpose until it's nearly over. But by that time, audiences remain bewildered, unsatisfied, and pity the characters for their ineptness and the film's lackluster focus. It couldn't decide what to do or be long enough to underwhelm the experience.
"Smartass" wasn't smart enough to overshadow its half-witted writing.
Unfortunately, the storytelling and tone deliberately goes everywhere the moment audiences are randomly introduced to various subplots seemingly following the main focus with Freddie. It couldn't decide who to follow, what genres it wanted, what film it wanted to be, and give reasons to care.
There's genuine ideas ridiculously merged together that would've otherwise been another film with better writing. Freddie's story involves some humorous and heartfelt concepts but also strangely darkly humorous and horrifying scenarios with people being unhinged, homicidal, boldly prejudiced, and moronic.
As these stories involving drugs, mischief, and murder collide they're never fully utilized or find their purpose until it's nearly over. But by that time, audiences remain bewildered, unsatisfied, and pity the characters for their ineptness and the film's lackluster focus. It couldn't decide what to do or be long enough to underwhelm the experience.
"Smartass" wasn't smart enough to overshadow its half-witted writing.
As a Marvel film, Captain Marvel had potential to outdo its predecessors. As a regular superhero film, Captain Marvel had potential to outdo its premise. Unfortunately, despite carrying many elements of previous Marvel installments, it fails to embody their success due to its questionable ambition. Not only does it fail to carry enough baggage to persuade audiences to care about her ordeals, but also giving more time to tolerate her.
The story of Captain Marvel follows protagonist Carol Danvers on her elongated adventure to recover memories while utilizing her vast superhuman strength within an ongoing war. Although she's joined by allies and foes, she's presented as an unstoppable and stoic heroine with behavior that could be considered reckless and unsympathetic.
One of the biggest problems with Captain Marvel, unfortunately, is Captain Marvel. Aside from her blatant stoic attitude, which at times are followed by some mildly emotional and disjointed comical outcomes, she's incapable to avoid being merely humdrum. Her attitude in this film is dreadfully humdrum to the extent of not caring about her impending fate. Although she manages to somehow build chemistry with other characters, their personalities feel more alive than Captain Marvel.
Carol, as a character, leaves an interesting impression towards audiences. She's seen as a genuine heroine but also a recklessly stoic individual. She's given the strength to overcome her worries, and overpower her foes, but not enough time to appear outmatched. Time is also another unfortunate problem in the story since audiences aren't given enough with characters and subplots. The storytelling featuring certain crucial ideas are merged in sections that either feel rushed, unfinished, not enough, or outright questionable.
The universe that Captain Marvel introduces to audiences has ideas that could've been given more depth but was purposely condensed to fit the main narrative. It's all about Captain Marvel's quick flashbacks and toughness but never about vulnerability and giving more context to her origins. This also follows other characters in certain instances but theirs are underutilized and unsatisfying.
Captain Marvel is mildly enjoyable with lowered expectations and ignoring any potential setbacks that greatly trembles any storytelling or characterizations. In comparison to other Marvel installments, this gave audiences the least dynamic introduction to a character that feels too abrupt than properly timed. It''s an ambitious installment that fails to entirely exceed its intent.
Carol Danvers isn't Captain Marvel yet. For now, she's Captain Mediocre.
The story of Captain Marvel follows protagonist Carol Danvers on her elongated adventure to recover memories while utilizing her vast superhuman strength within an ongoing war. Although she's joined by allies and foes, she's presented as an unstoppable and stoic heroine with behavior that could be considered reckless and unsympathetic.
One of the biggest problems with Captain Marvel, unfortunately, is Captain Marvel. Aside from her blatant stoic attitude, which at times are followed by some mildly emotional and disjointed comical outcomes, she's incapable to avoid being merely humdrum. Her attitude in this film is dreadfully humdrum to the extent of not caring about her impending fate. Although she manages to somehow build chemistry with other characters, their personalities feel more alive than Captain Marvel.
Carol, as a character, leaves an interesting impression towards audiences. She's seen as a genuine heroine but also a recklessly stoic individual. She's given the strength to overcome her worries, and overpower her foes, but not enough time to appear outmatched. Time is also another unfortunate problem in the story since audiences aren't given enough with characters and subplots. The storytelling featuring certain crucial ideas are merged in sections that either feel rushed, unfinished, not enough, or outright questionable.
The universe that Captain Marvel introduces to audiences has ideas that could've been given more depth but was purposely condensed to fit the main narrative. It's all about Captain Marvel's quick flashbacks and toughness but never about vulnerability and giving more context to her origins. This also follows other characters in certain instances but theirs are underutilized and unsatisfying.
Captain Marvel is mildly enjoyable with lowered expectations and ignoring any potential setbacks that greatly trembles any storytelling or characterizations. In comparison to other Marvel installments, this gave audiences the least dynamic introduction to a character that feels too abrupt than properly timed. It''s an ambitious installment that fails to entirely exceed its intent.
Carol Danvers isn't Captain Marvel yet. For now, she's Captain Mediocre.
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