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Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Not a classic of the genre but very entertaining
This film is basically a mash-up of Dune, John Carter and Doctor Who (and quite a few others). And a very well made and hugely entertaining mash-up at that. I enjoyed it. Not a classic of the genre but very entertaining - although I can understand some people getting upset at not being able to follow the somewhat demanding, fast paced, multi-level story, whispered dialogue, and unconventional narrative. I especially liked the neat blend of science fiction and fantasy and the nice fairy tale vibe. I loved those dragons. I enjoyed it about as much as I enjoyed Blade Runner and The Fifth Element. It certainly does not deserve some of the ridiculously negative reviews that I have seen. Which just goes to show it is all a question of personal taste I suppose.
The Legend of Hercules (2014)
Good fun if you are not too picky.
I quite enjoyed this nice little sword and sandals flick. Does that make me a bad person? It took me back to the good old days of Jason and the Argonauts, Clash of the Titans, Ray Harryhausen and all that stuff. Great days. Simpler days, when we weren't all spoiled - and weren't all critics. It certainly isn't a masterpiece, but good family entertainment. The 3D conversion was rather good as well - I could almost have believed it was shot in 3D. I was not expecting this. I figured with a smaller budget, they'd skimp on the 3D, right? Not only was the movie entertaining and fun to watch with lots of great fight scenes in a 300, Immortals and Spartacus inspired way, but the 3D was strong all the way. From the opening scene where arrows are flying out of the screen in a shot made for 3D as we hover past a giant army at war, to the end credits, nearly every shot offered strong 3D layering in The Legend of Hercules with some great pop outs and particle effects (spears, arrows, rain, smoke, flower puffs over the pond, etc).