All the bad reviews are interesting. I don't quite understand the dislike of this movie. It's got an interesting premise and the movie is competently made. Compared to some of the crap that's come out recently, this should be considered for an Oscar, frankly.
Daisy Ridley does a good job in this movie. And Tom Holland is a good protagonist. The movie has tension, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. The movie does have a bit of a slow burn. But I think that's a good thing with what I would consider fairly hard science fiction. I would put this on the same level as a movie like Oblivion.
Anyway, ignore the haters. If you enjoy science fiction- real science fiction- then this is a solid movie.
UPDATE: As I'm watching the movie, I'm trying to figure out why people hate it so much. Is it the differences between men versus women? I recognize that's a REALLY touchy subject these days. But this almost perfectly describes our differences. Men have to fight their baser instincts. Men have to dominate their feelings. Women have more control over their thoughts. They're also more in touch with their feelings. This is a fantastic allegory, to be honest. I'm quite impressed. I also appreciate that Viola is treated as an equal to Todd. Just an all-round well crafted story.
Daisy Ridley does a good job in this movie. And Tom Holland is a good protagonist. The movie has tension, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. The movie does have a bit of a slow burn. But I think that's a good thing with what I would consider fairly hard science fiction. I would put this on the same level as a movie like Oblivion.
Anyway, ignore the haters. If you enjoy science fiction- real science fiction- then this is a solid movie.
UPDATE: As I'm watching the movie, I'm trying to figure out why people hate it so much. Is it the differences between men versus women? I recognize that's a REALLY touchy subject these days. But this almost perfectly describes our differences. Men have to fight their baser instincts. Men have to dominate their feelings. Women have more control over their thoughts. They're also more in touch with their feelings. This is a fantastic allegory, to be honest. I'm quite impressed. I also appreciate that Viola is treated as an equal to Todd. Just an all-round well crafted story.