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If you had seen a movie and a half about adventure and old artifacts in the past, or played a similar video game, you know what this movie is about. In about 10 minutes through, you will figure it out..the plot, the bad guy etc. That is not the problem. We watch these movies time and time again for the fun ride, the amount of historical nonsense they can cram through while keeping that entertaining. Sense be damned.

What kept most of these movies fun, are the charm, the cheese, the quirks here and there, fun characters, great locations and action. Those often overlapped sense, character depth and meaning. This movie does not lack on the visuals and actions, it lacks in the former 3. I don't know. It felt too clean and devoid of pleasantries that attract you toward a popcorn adventure flick. It is just..too linear.

Perhaps they wanted to be different, or maybe they did not want to offend someone. I can't believe a Guy Ritchie movie could ever unfunny specially when it's meant to have comedic elements. Ah well, whatever the reason, it was in fact, a mistake. 6/10 for pretty people and locations.

Critics panned the movie couple of days ago after the limited theatrical release. But then I also saw Zack saying that the R Rated Cut (duh) is a whole other movie. So that added some confusion and a hidden dread. But I watched it anyway, because why not. Action, Sci Fi, Space..I am in.

Giant spaceships, ominous shadows, a young hero, a grizzled warrior, excessive use of slo mo. Trademarks of a Snyder film. But, it felt empty and the story segments felt disjointed. The characters are not believable.

Star Wars, Harry Potter (Hippogriff), Doctor Who (Rachnoss), Seven Samurai, Wild Wild West and Spaghetti Westerns. Put those in a blender, take out character development/emotions and you get Rebel Moon. Interesting idea, horrific execution.

6/10 for the hype. Definitely one of the movies of all time. Have a day.