by Ariyanna Moon
 | Jupiter Ascending is an almost typical sci-fi movie on steroids. It is a non-stop action and special effects roller coaster ride. There are moments where you do have a chance to take a breath and enjoy the richness of the scenery, creative costumes, various (and sometimes comical) character creations, as well as Channing Tatum's chest (once you look past the elf ears, gold goatee, and guyliner...) |
There's not a catchy sound track nor much character development - but you do get to wonder when and if Sean Bean's character will die. There are also some impressive hover boots that need to be on store shelves by fall of this year (or so we wish, thanks to Back to the Future) and a lot of falling and explosions.
In a way, it feels like a movie adaptation of a “Dune” type of story /book but is very sketchy on the details - only giving you bits and pieces of some kind of back story in the film, but there is no book to read if you want to know more.
In a way, it feels like a movie adaptation of a “Dune” type of story /book but is very sketchy on the details - only giving you bits and pieces of some kind of back story in the film, but there is no book to read if you want to know more.
I see cosplay...
Overall, it is definitely worth seeing on the big screen, in 3-D, to get the most enjoyment of the film. It is obviously a big-budget movie which doesn't disappoint with the visual and special effects. Just don't put too much effort in trying to figure out the lineage in the story line as it's not going to affect your enjoyment of the movie as a whole.
