winsumlosesum
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The problem with this film is that it sets itself up to be a pastiche on a children's story which is aimed at adults. By the end of the film however, it feels as though the producers are patronising its audience having forced them to sit through 100 minutes of recycled, unoriginal and highly formulaic ideas.
Sure, there are a lot of laughs to be had along the way, but its not long before we start to see the characters develop in to their Hollywood stereotype. Kunis starts off funny and cute before quickly descending in to a wining, selfish stereotype who wants Wahlberg all to herself. The latter generally mopes around like a sad looking monkey in the last half of the film whilst also managing to over-egg it in the first.
There are lots of Family Guy references throughout which do work well in live action, although they lack the sublime ridiculousness the cartoon format can bring.
Overall, the film lost its way half way through which was a shame as the great CGI could have really made this one something to remember for years to come.
Sure, there are a lot of laughs to be had along the way, but its not long before we start to see the characters develop in to their Hollywood stereotype. Kunis starts off funny and cute before quickly descending in to a wining, selfish stereotype who wants Wahlberg all to herself. The latter generally mopes around like a sad looking monkey in the last half of the film whilst also managing to over-egg it in the first.
There are lots of Family Guy references throughout which do work well in live action, although they lack the sublime ridiculousness the cartoon format can bring.
Overall, the film lost its way half way through which was a shame as the great CGI could have really made this one something to remember for years to come.
I had very little expectations of this film as I kept my head buried in the sand for all the trailers and clips. So when I saw the opening scene of a human-looking alien effectively kick starting the human race I thought to myself that potentially this could blow my mind.
Poor scriptwriting however is this films biggest failing. Using a crew that represents a gaggle of Americans from your local diner for instance hurt the "reality" of the piece, as other reviewers have stated, for a "trillion dollar" mission one would expect the worlds leading scientists to be present, not extras from Dog the Bounty Hunter. Naturally the acting suffered, Charlize Theron in particular coming across as wooden and only there for her blond hair and figure hugging suits.
There were a lot of questions that remained unanswered clearly opening it up for a sequel. However, Scott could have easily covered everything in one full impact mind blowing 2 hour film rather than spreading it over what I presume will be another trilogy.
3D was pointless and I thought a lot of it had been done in post production so was very surprised to find it had been filmed in 3D. Still, was pleased that I saw this in the cinema. It did keep me entertained however, which is why I begrudge giving it less than a 7. 6.5 would probably be my overall grade if IMDb offered half stars!
Poor scriptwriting however is this films biggest failing. Using a crew that represents a gaggle of Americans from your local diner for instance hurt the "reality" of the piece, as other reviewers have stated, for a "trillion dollar" mission one would expect the worlds leading scientists to be present, not extras from Dog the Bounty Hunter. Naturally the acting suffered, Charlize Theron in particular coming across as wooden and only there for her blond hair and figure hugging suits.
There were a lot of questions that remained unanswered clearly opening it up for a sequel. However, Scott could have easily covered everything in one full impact mind blowing 2 hour film rather than spreading it over what I presume will be another trilogy.
3D was pointless and I thought a lot of it had been done in post production so was very surprised to find it had been filmed in 3D. Still, was pleased that I saw this in the cinema. It did keep me entertained however, which is why I begrudge giving it less than a 7. 6.5 would probably be my overall grade if IMDb offered half stars!
Initially I was left wondering how - what essentially is a short horror movie - could be made in to a long running TV series, but after a few episodes I started to realise that it's the Ryan Murphy magic that is sustaining this outstanding show.
Much like Nip/Tuck, you have to suspend your belief and see this as purely entertainment. There's so many open ended narratives that are slowly unfolding and although at times the show verges on the edge of cliché, a single episode could easily match the brilliance of such horror classics like The Amityville Horror and The People Under the Stairs.
At the end of every episode I feel shocked that 40 minutes have gone by, which is a sure sign that this show is pure, unadulterated, entertainment.
Much like Nip/Tuck, you have to suspend your belief and see this as purely entertainment. There's so many open ended narratives that are slowly unfolding and although at times the show verges on the edge of cliché, a single episode could easily match the brilliance of such horror classics like The Amityville Horror and The People Under the Stairs.
At the end of every episode I feel shocked that 40 minutes have gone by, which is a sure sign that this show is pure, unadulterated, entertainment.