An average movie

To be honest, I wasn't really expecting much from this flick but since Nick, my step-son, was really eager to watch it, I thought we might as well give it a try. First of all, it is rather sad that many blockbusters like this one or 'Tomorrowland' or even 'John Carter' which are no sequels, prequels or reboots, are continuously flopping at the box-office because, as a result, the Hollywood producers will be even more inclined to recycle again and again the same ideas to minimize the risks taken. On the other hand, I have to admit it, this movie wasn't really good, I'm afraid. I mean, it was visually decent and there were here and there a few interesting ideas but most of it, especially the plot, was just some basic stuff that we have seen too many times before in some superior fantasy features. At least, Julianne Moore was really good as the villain but I can’t say the same for Jeff Bridges. I mean, it is nice that the guy is trying to get involved in some big productions like this one but, damned, his performance was terribly hammy and just bordeline obnoxious. I won't even mention Ben Barnes who must be one of the least inspiring young actors out there. To conclude, I might be a little bit generous with my rating here but I guess it is still worth a look, especially if you like the genre.

6/10