War for the Planet of the Apes caps off a trilogy in which apes are brought to life on the big screen, not only as very convincing visual effects but also fully realized characters. Through Caesar, brilliantly portrayed by Andy … Continue reading War for the Planet of the Apes – A Bleak, Poignant End
Alien: Covenant blends together several aspects previously seen in the long-running sci-fi franchise. There’s horror (Alien), action (Aliens), and themes concerning godhood and creation (Prometheus), but Covenant doesn’t excel at any of those elements. Five years ago, I appreciated Prometheus’ … Continue reading Alien: Covenant – A Grandiose, Mixed Bag
At one point, the main character of Assassin’s Creed asks himself, “What the fuck is going on?” I was wondering the same thing as the credits started rolling. The realization set in earlier that an impressive cast and production values … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed – Assassinating Good Writing and Characters
Arrival could technically be considered an alien invasion movie, but given that it lacks the action typically seen in the genre, “alien contact” would be the more appropriate term. The focus is instead on the looming potential of conflict, as … Continue reading Arrival – Deep and Pretty Sci-Fi
My disappointment after watching Transcendence was compounded by the lingering feeling that it could’ve been a lot better due to its intriguing premise. The concept of a human conscience being transferred to an AI system can be taken in various … Continue reading Transcendence – An Ambitious Bore
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