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Cringe, story line all over the place,
First of there isn't a single ugly person in the cast.
The concept of everyone prioritizing being pretty made no sense because how does it contribute to the development of society in the movie? Like you become pretty and that's all? How do these people even make a living do you just become pretty and party all the time?
Because that's what it looked like "Get pretty and just live your life". Overall the movie had some good CGI and the action scenes were okay.
The whole concept of the movie felt a bit like they were trying to give off some Hunger Games vibe and the idea of the rebellion being led by the smoke(David) felt kinda off because it would have made more sense if his parents were the leaders of the rebellion seeing as they were the first to actually leave the city.
The concept of everyone prioritizing being pretty made no sense because how does it contribute to the development of society in the movie? Like you become pretty and that's all? How do these people even make a living do you just become pretty and party all the time?
Because that's what it looked like "Get pretty and just live your life". Overall the movie had some good CGI and the action scenes were okay.
The whole concept of the movie felt a bit like they were trying to give off some Hunger Games vibe and the idea of the rebellion being led by the smoke(David) felt kinda off because it would have made more sense if his parents were the leaders of the rebellion seeing as they were the first to actually leave the city.
Eeehhhhhh I am sad
As many have pointed out, there wasn't enough run time to build the narrative and characters. The only character they slightly done justice was Shay, Brianne done really well in portraying her.
Whoever designed the set/Architecture WELL DONE, literally almost exactly how I have imagined it in my head for the last 10 years, even down to the constant fireworks.
1. "The uglies are not ugly enough" Surprisingly I disagree. I just think they haven't portrayed the pretties as radical enough, it lacked the outrageousness and complexity of the actual appearance and personality change. The uglies are meant to look NORMAL, eg. Literal models in old magazines didn't compare to pretties in the book. Although I do agree that Joey King doesn't quite suit the book perception of Squint, I can however, see their thought process (I'm looking at you people who keep calling her ugly)
2. "We never learn about the rest of the planet", yeah the readers didn't learn about that for a while either, and neither does the characters. It's actually a main plot line in one of the future books so be patient.
3. "How are they hoverboarding on water" This is where the narratives quickness and budget ruined the technology and dystopian aspect, I was looking forward to this part the most, however it all lacked clarity with too much action.
4. I've seen quite a few comments and social media posts mentioning that Tally and Shay have better chemistry than any of the others, this is the same in the books and is a really important aspect as they develop their friendship and platonic love. I really enjoyed that they adapted this aspect of the characters, however ended up lacking in others.
All in all I am not surprised it is quite cheesy, it is a dystopian movie with a plot written in the mid 2000s, I definitely think with a longer run time or series they could've smashed it, it would make the special effects appear less overwhelming and the narrative denser and consistent, not leading to confusion about the plot or meaning behind the movie. With our social media today, I think the adaption of this movie is more important now than ever, they just lacked the cinema substance.
Whoever designed the set/Architecture WELL DONE, literally almost exactly how I have imagined it in my head for the last 10 years, even down to the constant fireworks.
1. "The uglies are not ugly enough" Surprisingly I disagree. I just think they haven't portrayed the pretties as radical enough, it lacked the outrageousness and complexity of the actual appearance and personality change. The uglies are meant to look NORMAL, eg. Literal models in old magazines didn't compare to pretties in the book. Although I do agree that Joey King doesn't quite suit the book perception of Squint, I can however, see their thought process (I'm looking at you people who keep calling her ugly)
2. "We never learn about the rest of the planet", yeah the readers didn't learn about that for a while either, and neither does the characters. It's actually a main plot line in one of the future books so be patient.
3. "How are they hoverboarding on water" This is where the narratives quickness and budget ruined the technology and dystopian aspect, I was looking forward to this part the most, however it all lacked clarity with too much action.
4. I've seen quite a few comments and social media posts mentioning that Tally and Shay have better chemistry than any of the others, this is the same in the books and is a really important aspect as they develop their friendship and platonic love. I really enjoyed that they adapted this aspect of the characters, however ended up lacking in others.
All in all I am not surprised it is quite cheesy, it is a dystopian movie with a plot written in the mid 2000s, I definitely think with a longer run time or series they could've smashed it, it would make the special effects appear less overwhelming and the narrative denser and consistent, not leading to confusion about the plot or meaning behind the movie. With our social media today, I think the adaption of this movie is more important now than ever, they just lacked the cinema substance.
- colourtastic
- Sep 15, 2024
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Spoilers from a longtime fan of the book!
- hergotttessa
- Sep 13, 2024
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Why do they let McG make movies still??
Man, this movie is such a disappointment. It's so so bad. I hate to be this person, but they deviated so far from the book it's almost its own entity. I understand when they need to change certain things to make it work for the screen, but they completely changed story lines and character arcs. There's almost no noticeable differences between the "uglies" and the "pretties". The pretties just look like they have a smoothing instagram filter on, very basic. It's not even good CGI. They shoehorned things in from later in the series making a convoluted mess. It's obvious they had no intention of making any more than the one movie, which is annoying. Why start something you have no plans of finishing?? After the first 20 minutes of this mess I came to IMDB and found out it was directed by McG and I'm not surprised. The dude hasn't made anything worthwhile in 20 years. What an absolute joke. I hope Netflix loses a bunch of money on this junk. They've become the worst of all the streaming services, just continuously churning out literal garbage while they cancel the only decent shows they have after one season.
cheap
The fact that they only cast conventionally attractive people to play 'uglies' is the most ironic thing about this movie.
The rest is plain horrible because of the quick and soulless pacing all newer netflix productions are subjected to. The quiet moments are lacking, and everything comes too easily, is too simple and foreseeable. This whole movie feels like the first draft of an outline instead of an actual movie. I cannot even pinpoint what makes it appear so cheap, perhaps the camera work or the terrible terrible dialogue or the actors, but i am definitely missing the era of films that aimed to be good, not just a cashgrab.
Why should i care about any of this when even the producers of this movie clearly don't?
The rest is plain horrible because of the quick and soulless pacing all newer netflix productions are subjected to. The quiet moments are lacking, and everything comes too easily, is too simple and foreseeable. This whole movie feels like the first draft of an outline instead of an actual movie. I cannot even pinpoint what makes it appear so cheap, perhaps the camera work or the terrible terrible dialogue or the actors, but i am definitely missing the era of films that aimed to be good, not just a cashgrab.
Why should i care about any of this when even the producers of this movie clearly don't?
- wildestdxeams
- Sep 12, 2024
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This is a joke...
It's shocking how much nonsense they can pile up. The dialogues are painful, and the story is hard to watch. I only feel like it deserves a 2/10, not a 1, due to the fact that it's unintentionally funny, and you can't take it seriously.
Even though Netflix films are a constant letdown, you might feel tempted to give this one a chance. The visual effects are okay; it's clear they spent money on them. I just wish they had focused more on the storytelling. The forced plot goes in every direction except the one you wish. It makes you wonder if the actors felt awkward during filming...
I really don't recommend watching this movie-unless you're with a group of friends on edibles, looking for a laugh.
Even though Netflix films are a constant letdown, you might feel tempted to give this one a chance. The visual effects are okay; it's clear they spent money on them. I just wish they had focused more on the storytelling. The forced plot goes in every direction except the one you wish. It makes you wonder if the actors felt awkward during filming...
I really don't recommend watching this movie-unless you're with a group of friends on edibles, looking for a laugh.
All over the place
I want my time back
If you are older than 15, and have more than 2 brain cells, not invested in an argue as who takes the 3rd spot, spend your time on something else. Maybe take a 1h:47mins long s**t? This movie is not just a bad investment of your time, but bad in general. The special effects will be the only things to keep your eyes from falling asleep, not because they are good, because they are too overly flashy...risk of seisure, not for the faint of heart. The plot is so foreseeable, the comunication between the characters is so weak it seemed for me that not only it is a teen movie, but it is made by a teen.
- veghesrazvan
- Sep 13, 2024
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Loyal to the book, but not really good as a movie?
As someone who read the books 8-9 years ago, I enjoyed it. It had all the important points from the book and I could see a lot of the things I had in my mind from before, but the pace of it is too fast for someone who's never read the books!
The audience doesn't have time to really feel anything for most characters! And some of the action scenes are specially bad, like they're on the hoverboards or when Tally almost falls of her board and then catches herself in the last second. Bad acting!
I really hope they make the rest of it but with a better quality! Give the story some time so people can connect with the characters. I hope to see Zayn in the next movie but they better not ruin his and Shay's characters!!
The audience doesn't have time to really feel anything for most characters! And some of the action scenes are specially bad, like they're on the hoverboards or when Tally almost falls of her board and then catches herself in the last second. Bad acting!
I really hope they make the rest of it but with a better quality! Give the story some time so people can connect with the characters. I hope to see Zayn in the next movie but they better not ruin his and Shay's characters!!
- paledreamer-21860
- Sep 14, 2024
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Generic, predictable, and rushed with zero character investment
Does no one realize that this is based off of a book?
Reading all of the other reviews here, it seems like no one else was binge reading this trilogy in middle school.
The movie definitely has its quirks, and most definitely should have used some younger actors. Joey King and Chase Stokes are played out, some fresh talent would have made a big difference in a movie about teenagers. Overall I thought it was a decent adaptation of Scott Westerfield's "Uglies"
I came here to check if there was any news about a part two - "Pretties" would be following up like the books did, but based on all of the other reviews it seems I'm one of few that was hoping for such.
The movie definitely has its quirks, and most definitely should have used some younger actors. Joey King and Chase Stokes are played out, some fresh talent would have made a big difference in a movie about teenagers. Overall I thought it was a decent adaptation of Scott Westerfield's "Uglies"
I came here to check if there was any news about a part two - "Pretties" would be following up like the books did, but based on all of the other reviews it seems I'm one of few that was hoping for such.
- elizabethacorkum
- Sep 14, 2024
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'I don't want to be free, I want to be pretty.'
This movie just became available and judging by some of the 'reviews' here many watched it (or didn't) just to leave a negative review.
While it cannot be considered a masterpiece it in fact is a fairly entertaining parody of modern society. The idea that people place an inappropriately high value on "how someone looks." When friends meet at an event or party a common greeting is "You look really good in that outfit." Or "I love your new hairstyle." I suspect being "pretty" or "handsome" helps people get jobs or elected for public office.
Some reviewers point out that the actors, including Joey King, aren't really ugly. That misses the point, in this society they are considered ugly because they are ordinary. When we see those who have turned 16 and undergone their transition, their beauty is about what you get when someone has a glamor makeup session. Or the usual makeup movie stars get for the role they are playing.
But that is only part of it, they also are brainwashed to believing that "Free thinking is a cancer" and conforming will make everyone happier. (Shades of 'Pleasantville.')
So Joey King plays 'Squint", she is about to turn 16, her mantra is "I want to be pretty." But there is a rogue world outside her city where rebels are living the old way, children with their parents, growing their own real food. And the movie ultimately gets the 'Rusties" as they are called pited against the establishment.
Movies like this are made to entertain and my wife and I were entertained, watching at home, streaming. As the movie went she said she thought maybe she had read the books some years past and later found out she did. They are considered 'Young Adult' books and that fits with the themes here.
While it cannot be considered a masterpiece it in fact is a fairly entertaining parody of modern society. The idea that people place an inappropriately high value on "how someone looks." When friends meet at an event or party a common greeting is "You look really good in that outfit." Or "I love your new hairstyle." I suspect being "pretty" or "handsome" helps people get jobs or elected for public office.
Some reviewers point out that the actors, including Joey King, aren't really ugly. That misses the point, in this society they are considered ugly because they are ordinary. When we see those who have turned 16 and undergone their transition, their beauty is about what you get when someone has a glamor makeup session. Or the usual makeup movie stars get for the role they are playing.
But that is only part of it, they also are brainwashed to believing that "Free thinking is a cancer" and conforming will make everyone happier. (Shades of 'Pleasantville.')
So Joey King plays 'Squint", she is about to turn 16, her mantra is "I want to be pretty." But there is a rogue world outside her city where rebels are living the old way, children with their parents, growing their own real food. And the movie ultimately gets the 'Rusties" as they are called pited against the establishment.
Movies like this are made to entertain and my wife and I were entertained, watching at home, streaming. As the movie went she said she thought maybe she had read the books some years past and later found out she did. They are considered 'Young Adult' books and that fits with the themes here.
Enjoyed it
Fun divergent vibes but hopefully not the same fate. Not groundbreaking but solid message. Enjoyed all the hoverboard scenes of course.
Had some genuinely dramatic moments.
Not sure who was able to pull off casting a trans person as the antagonist leader of a society who can't accept themselves but I'm here for it. Gleefully ironic for Hollywood and hopefully it was intentional. Wouldn't be surprised if that detail has had something to do with the lukewarm reception.
Hope the series finds enough traction to continue but def a contrary and unpopular message in today's self absorbed culture...
Had some genuinely dramatic moments.
Not sure who was able to pull off casting a trans person as the antagonist leader of a society who can't accept themselves but I'm here for it. Gleefully ironic for Hollywood and hopefully it was intentional. Wouldn't be surprised if that detail has had something to do with the lukewarm reception.
Hope the series finds enough traction to continue but def a contrary and unpopular message in today's self absorbed culture...
- drummer0913
- Sep 14, 2024
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I can't stop laughing
Joey King is 25 years old and in this film she is supposed to be 15. Other than paying the actors, it seems they spent $1000 on a green screen and another $50 for the production team. I guess it might be fine if you want to throw something on for your kids to rot their brain, but I'd definitely give this one a pass. I would not recommend this to any one who values their time. These kids are literally kick flipping hoverboards and the whole show is based on "feeling pretty" with a surgery performed when they turn 16. To say unreal expectations of the world, and yourself, would be a massive understatement.
- dylandesjardins
- Sep 12, 2024
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YA "Logan's Run" falls short in every way
You will not run into any surprises in this dystopian teen soap opera of a film. It contains a lot of tired tropes and cliched sci-fi scenarios, and doesn't really offer a new spin on anything. The plot is ripped straight out of the 1976 classic sci-fi film (and the novel that proceeded it) Logan's Run. Meanwhile, the main conceit of the film is straight out of a Twilight Zone episode: What would you do to fit in with the "pretty" crowd?
Of course, everyone is pretty in this world already, as the cast consists entirely of fresh-faced, fit young adults -- no one is overweight, disabled, or disfigured. The only blemish in the entire CGI-filled world is a scar on the hand. (The horror!) All of this would be forgivable if the acting and writing were on par with, say, The Hunger Games -- another YA series with a similar dystopian feel. Alas, that is not the case, as dramatic lines like, "Yup, I'm David." are the best that the film has to offer.
Plus, the unsatisfying conclusion seems to exist only to set up a sequel -- ugh! Netflix has a very mixed bag lately when it comes to sci-fi, the most underserved genre on the streaming service. On the one hand, they gave us the amazing first season of Three-Body Problem and Adam Sandler's underappreciated masterpiece, Spaceman. On the other hand, they waste a lot of time and money making hot garbage like this film or Zack Snyder's poorly conceived two-part Rebel Moon.
Netflix, not all sci-fi has to be super-cerebral, but it's definitely not about CGI and "pretty" characters. At its core, sci-fi exists to hold aa mirror up to us, exploring morality by posing the question of what humans would do in extraordinary circumstances. By taking the characters out of the everyday, it allows us to more closely examine what it truly means, at its core, to be human. But this movie falls far short of that goal, offering us only a generic story that we've seen far too often already. So, please, Netflix, do not greenlight the sequel to this movie.
Of course, everyone is pretty in this world already, as the cast consists entirely of fresh-faced, fit young adults -- no one is overweight, disabled, or disfigured. The only blemish in the entire CGI-filled world is a scar on the hand. (The horror!) All of this would be forgivable if the acting and writing were on par with, say, The Hunger Games -- another YA series with a similar dystopian feel. Alas, that is not the case, as dramatic lines like, "Yup, I'm David." are the best that the film has to offer.
Plus, the unsatisfying conclusion seems to exist only to set up a sequel -- ugh! Netflix has a very mixed bag lately when it comes to sci-fi, the most underserved genre on the streaming service. On the one hand, they gave us the amazing first season of Three-Body Problem and Adam Sandler's underappreciated masterpiece, Spaceman. On the other hand, they waste a lot of time and money making hot garbage like this film or Zack Snyder's poorly conceived two-part Rebel Moon.
Netflix, not all sci-fi has to be super-cerebral, but it's definitely not about CGI and "pretty" characters. At its core, sci-fi exists to hold aa mirror up to us, exploring morality by posing the question of what humans would do in extraordinary circumstances. By taking the characters out of the everyday, it allows us to more closely examine what it truly means, at its core, to be human. But this movie falls far short of that goal, offering us only a generic story that we've seen far too often already. So, please, Netflix, do not greenlight the sequel to this movie.
- AlienRobotZombieOverlord
- Sep 12, 2024
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plastic surgery saves the world
It is centuries into the future. After many global catastrophes, the world has reached a new utopia where everybody gets remade into their perfect selves upon turning 16. 15 year old Tally Youngblood (Joey King) is eager to have her change and a smaller nose.
This is a dumb YA premise. The title is even dumber. I do wonder if there is a better way to do this. The glowy suits are a good start and I like the eyes. The premise should be making people more than pretty. They should be all similar and be bigger and glowier. My best guess is that this is written by some Beverly Hills kids who grew up obsessed with plastic surgery. This could be satire if McG knew what the word means. At least, Joey King is willing to make fun of her nose.
If one ignores the stupid premise, this becomes a run-of-the-mill YA dystopian franchise. It follows a lot of the standard elements. The hoverboard scenes look real bad with early 2000's CGI. I just can't get over the basic premise of plastic surgery saving the world. It says more about Hollywood than anything else.
This is a dumb YA premise. The title is even dumber. I do wonder if there is a better way to do this. The glowy suits are a good start and I like the eyes. The premise should be making people more than pretty. They should be all similar and be bigger and glowier. My best guess is that this is written by some Beverly Hills kids who grew up obsessed with plastic surgery. This could be satire if McG knew what the word means. At least, Joey King is willing to make fun of her nose.
If one ignores the stupid premise, this becomes a run-of-the-mill YA dystopian franchise. It follows a lot of the standard elements. The hoverboard scenes look real bad with early 2000's CGI. I just can't get over the basic premise of plastic surgery saving the world. It says more about Hollywood than anything else.
- SnoopyStyle
- Sep 13, 2024
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Are you serious??
One of the worst movies I've seen recently. Netflix has so much money to waste. The script is bad, the acting is bad, the art is bad. I think this movie can only be a blasphemy in the world of dystopian movies. George Orwell etc must be turning over in his grave
If you have a spare moment, watch it. One of the worst movies I've seen recently. Netflix has so much money to waste. The script is bad, the acting is bad, the art is bad. I think this movie can only be a blasphemy in the world of dystopian movies. George Orwell etc must be turning over in his grave
If you have a spare moment, watch it.
- firatyildiz-44246
- Sep 13, 2024
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I liked it
I don't understand the bad reviews. Ofcourse there were some flaws and you can compare it to other movies like the hunger games or divergent. But nowadays it's very hard to come with a idea that nobody did before. And also it is based on a book so it's not the filmmaker idea. I think this idea was a new one and if there won't be followups I think I will read the books because I am eager to know how it will end. I hate the open ending and that means that I did like it. Especially for movies on Netflix this was a really surprise for me and the time went fast when viewing it! So watch and decide for yourself!
- joelle-75705
- Sep 13, 2024
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Uglies: A Shallow, Cliché-Ridden Disaster You'll Regret Watching
If you're thinking about watching Uglies, prepare to waste precious hours of your life. The film is a lazy recycling of dystopian clichés we've seen done countless times-and much better. The tired premise of a society where everyone needs surgery to be "beautiful" feels outdated, as if the writers dug up discarded ideas from the early 2000s and sprinkled in some ridiculous hoverboard scenes. The result? A movie that begs you not to notice how forced and absurd it is.
The acting is laughable, with Joey King-at 25-trying to pass as a 15-year-old. Seriously, Netflix? Was there no better option? The production is so sloppy it feels like the budget was blown on generic CGI shots and a rave party set that looks like it was cobbled together by first-year film students. And the script? It's a complete joke, riddled with plot holes big enough to drive a truck through. Magical bracelets work when the plot says so, hoverboards are randomly in the hands of teens, and the logic trying to explain parental abandonment is simply absurd.
Nothing in this movie makes sense. Who runs this dystopian society? How does the rest of the world even function? None of these questions are answered, as if the creators themselves gave up on making any sense halfway through. The so-called "rebellion" against an oppressive society boils down to a bunch of vain teenagers who just want to be pretty, completely undermining any attempt at social critique. And the special effects? A total visual disaster. The CGI tries to cover up the weak plot, but even the actors seem like they don't believe in what they're doing.
In the end, Uglies is a predictable, shallow mess, incapable of creating tension, depth, or any real interest. If you want to see a proper dystopia, you're better off rewatching "The Hunger Games" or even "Divergent." This is a complete failure-yet another forgettable, generic disaster in Netflix's growing pile of junk you'll want to erase from memory as soon as the credits roll.
The acting is laughable, with Joey King-at 25-trying to pass as a 15-year-old. Seriously, Netflix? Was there no better option? The production is so sloppy it feels like the budget was blown on generic CGI shots and a rave party set that looks like it was cobbled together by first-year film students. And the script? It's a complete joke, riddled with plot holes big enough to drive a truck through. Magical bracelets work when the plot says so, hoverboards are randomly in the hands of teens, and the logic trying to explain parental abandonment is simply absurd.
Nothing in this movie makes sense. Who runs this dystopian society? How does the rest of the world even function? None of these questions are answered, as if the creators themselves gave up on making any sense halfway through. The so-called "rebellion" against an oppressive society boils down to a bunch of vain teenagers who just want to be pretty, completely undermining any attempt at social critique. And the special effects? A total visual disaster. The CGI tries to cover up the weak plot, but even the actors seem like they don't believe in what they're doing.
In the end, Uglies is a predictable, shallow mess, incapable of creating tension, depth, or any real interest. If you want to see a proper dystopia, you're better off rewatching "The Hunger Games" or even "Divergent." This is a complete failure-yet another forgettable, generic disaster in Netflix's growing pile of junk you'll want to erase from memory as soon as the credits roll.
- LexterBergermann
- Sep 13, 2024
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This movie made me cry and appreciate myself. :)
I'm a dystopian genre sucker lol, but I did enjoy this movie even though it's pretty predictable. The first half of the movie is quick with the plot while the 2nd half is more enjoyable. It did make me cry though :( because while watching, I was reflecting on my own insecurities and how everyone is getting nose jobs, fillers and face lifts these days and it kinda hits hard. It's getting more and more normalized. I just imagine what the future will actually look like with cosmetics surgeries within 100 years time._. I enjoy the message the movie conveys and find comfort in this movie to just pass time. Soooo... a 6/10 for me :) it's not bad but it's not star quality.
- kelisnicolemartinez
- Sep 13, 2024
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So much taken out of context and changed
I grew up with the books and this way trash compared to the books. A lot of creative liberties and changes made that don't add anything to the actual storyline. The acting felt way overdone and forced.
Special effects seemed like they were completely overdone.
Do yourself a favor and just read the books.
I grew up with the books and this way trash compared to the books. A lot of creative liberties and changes made that don't add anything to the actual storyline. The acting felt way overdone and forced.
Special effects seemed like they were completely overdone.
Do yourself a favor and just read the books.
Special effects seemed like they were completely overdone.
Do yourself a favor and just read the books.
I grew up with the books and this way trash compared to the books. A lot of creative liberties and changes made that don't add anything to the actual storyline. The acting felt way overdone and forced.
Special effects seemed like they were completely overdone.
Do yourself a favor and just read the books.
- mluttmancreative
- Sep 12, 2024
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Fan of the books, fan of the movie
- largeicedteablack
- Sep 14, 2024
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The East meets The Island
The East meets The Island
This is an enjoyable watch for a range of age groups. It has the vibe of many dystopian films we've seen before like The island and the east or Surrogates. The script is decent and more expansive than some of the soft core movies release these days, but not as intense as Glengary Glen Ross. ..
Over all this is a fun script and well directed portrayal. I'd recommend it for anyone who just wants to watch a fun movie with a great message about growth and accepting who you are and what makes you happy.
Not for people who want a top quality film like The matrix.
There are some great special effects using CGI, looks great on a 4K set up. Over all this is a really enjoyable film but expect 'The giver' and not 'Equilibrium'
Enjoy your viewing.
Not for people who want a top quality film like The matrix.
There are some great special effects using CGI, looks great on a 4K set up. Over all this is a really enjoyable film but expect 'The giver' and not 'Equilibrium'
Enjoy your viewing.
- MrMovieMind
- Sep 12, 2024
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A Typical Cringey Netflix Show
- jinxy22-462-336472
- Sep 12, 2024
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Ugly garbage
A waste of my time. Too bad to hate-watch. So predictable. Cheesy. Awful CGI. The plot tries to grasp onto some semblance of depth but ultimately falls flat with one-dimensional characters. The dialogue is cringe-worthy, and the performances feel phoned in. Even the action sequences are underwhelming, failing to bring any excitement. Not once did I fear for the main characters, likely because I didn't care, but also because they were never in any real danger. Overall, it feels like a missed opportunity to bring the source material to life in a meaningful way. Would not recommend. It's a film that you'll forget the moment the credits roll.