Not the tone I expected but I liked that!!
The spaceship design is so good, interior and exterior! Loved Mark Ruffalo’s performance, he nailed it.
Pattinson so effortlessly differentiates the two Mickeys, but still makes them feel like the same guy. One isn’t cartoonishly different than the other, and they both have moments that complicate our basic understanding of their differences. And of course 17’s voice. How could you not love it.
This was the follow-up I was looking for!! Felt like it actually one-upped the action and clever plans and counter-plans in a way that Supremacy didn’t. This also uses fast-cut, close-up fight scenes in the way that actually works, where the movement feels fast but clear, rather than just covering up nonsense or poor choreography. Also I love the guy who says Jesus Christ that’s Jason Bourne. Amazing line read, but the bigger deal is that all his other line reads…
Oh my god. In the opening sequence they somehow completely blow away every other scheme and sequence they’ve ever done, and then the film keeps up that level of quality.
This is of course wonderful for anyone who has followed their work back to the web series or the VICE show, but even as a self-contained film it’s perfect. No extraneous scenes or even moments, every single joke is hiding a setup for later. They’re great comedic moments but also…
I have a hard time not appreciating something this genuine, the filmmakers clearly truly believe in this story, as corny and sometimes derivative as it can be. There wasn’t a single ironic joke or mocking of the setting, and Sadie Sink is at the center taking it all completely seriously. It could be jarring to have that kind of mix of tones but honestly I liked the contrast!
Loved the visual style! Colorful locations that feel like reading some apocalyptic…
