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ThatsTheFrenchMar 21, 2021

Chaos Walking is hampered by extremely erratic writing, poor editing, and an overly complicated plot that the director was unable to weave into cohesion. Daisy Ridley and Mads Mikkelson try desperately to pull this movie out of a deeplyChaos Walking is hampered by extremely erratic writing, poor editing, and an overly complicated plot that the director was unable to weave into cohesion. Daisy Ridley and Mads Mikkelson try desperately to pull this movie out of a deeply convoluted canyon of contrived and pretentious takes on sci-fi tropes, but weren't able to lift the finished product up from being bland and cringey. Tom Holland falls flat yet again, delivering another complete dud of a performance, after being nearly unwatchable in Cherry, which also came out recently. Tom should really stick to Spider-Man, and leave the serious acting to people who have range. The plot of Chaos Walking is so poorly executed that it doesn't even seem believable by any human standard. The actions taken by the tribe of men Holland's character belongs to are completely devoid of logic and practicality, serving only to demonize and ostracize themselves with no real benefit. After that, the film tries to pay off on story beats based on the plight of the male characters, that their thoughts are projected for all to see, but this idea is crippled by Tom Holland's abysmal performance. Don't watch this movie. It's an embarrassing mess.… Expand

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BradMorganJun 23, 2021

It's in the title. Choas Walking is a chaotic but above all irritating film. The visible thoughts are inconsistent and get very nerve-wracking because of the additional visual effects. Unfortunately, the star cast couldn't save the the weakIt's in the title. Choas Walking is a chaotic but above all irritating film. The visible thoughts are inconsistent and get very nerve-wracking because of the additional visual effects. Unfortunately, the star cast couldn't save the the weak script and poorly developed theme.… Expand

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TropicalNayrMar 29, 2021

I would rate this a 52%
it had lots of un needed and boring clips and is a un fish story because it seems like they want to do a part 2 but the story is alright it is just drag out and short story but there is some could clips and theI would rate this a 52%
it had lots of un needed and boring clips and is a un fish story because it seems like they want to do a part 2 but the story is alright it is just drag out and short story but there is some could clips and the fighting scene where engaging.… Expand

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IcareSep 1, 2021

The SF part is extremely incoherent.
The character construction is a calamity and only the main hero goes from a place to another.
Daisy Riley -and I would like to like her- plays like a potato. And clearly her dialogues (or lack of) does notThe SF part is extremely incoherent.
The character construction is a calamity and only the main hero goes from a place to another.
Daisy Riley -and I would like to like her- plays like a potato. And clearly her dialogues (or lack of) does not help.
The extra layer of reading about men and women is nauseating.
**** movie, worse than Black Widow, stain movie with which it shares many traits.… Expand

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JDSCigano666Oct 1, 2021

Even for a 'sci-fi' movie this has no logic whatsoever. The only reason anyone would waste the time on it is for the stars but for all three of them this is an easy career low. Just painful.

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imthenoobSep 21, 2021

Even the expensive reshoots couldn't fix the problems that this movie had. Incredibly slow, uninteresting story. There is pretty much no character development at all, and it feels like it ran 20-30 minutes too long when it could have beenEven the expensive reshoots couldn't fix the problems that this movie had. Incredibly slow, uninteresting story. There is pretty much no character development at all, and it feels like it ran 20-30 minutes too long when it could have been much quicker than what it was. I think we have a problem where something is successful so we automatically have to adapt it into a film or tv show. We can't just admit that just because it is successful in one form, it won't be as successful in another. Read books, Ignore this awful film.… Expand

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WitchcraftApr 4, 2022

It was an interesting movie, with a unique take on visualizing thought. It had some strong actors in it, but the unrelenting feminist nods made this film feel more like an liberal arts film-making case study rather than a film.

Seriously,It was an interesting movie, with a unique take on visualizing thought. It had some strong actors in it, but the unrelenting feminist nods made this film feel more like an liberal arts film-making case study rather than a film.

Seriously, hollywood, just make good movies. Stop with the ideological crap.… Expand

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dr0nzerSep 10, 2021

Film was okay-ish.. having thoughts on display is an interesting idea but in practice it was ridiculously annoying. Overall the film didn’t work for me, the idea sucked.

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ahmedaiman1999Apr 3, 2021

Taking such a stupendous premise and whittling it down to nothing more than an Avatar-ish story didn't only diminish its message completely, but also squandered a huge potential that could've been put into creating one of the most uniqueTaking such a stupendous premise and whittling it down to nothing more than an Avatar-ish story didn't only diminish its message completely, but also squandered a huge potential that could've been put into creating one of the most unique dystopian Sci-fi movies of late. The Noise gimmick serves as a fairly effective comedic tool as Todd proves awkward around Viola. Other than that, it is nothing but a constant nuisance that made this cliché-loaded Sci-fi actioner an unbearable watch. Tom Holland deserves so much better.

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Mauro_LanariJun 7, 2021

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It is true that the Young Adult dystopia has been an established formula for a decade now, with a teenage couple bound by an ambiguous and often conflicted relationship but still united in resisting the social system and ready(Mauro Lanari)
It is true that the Young Adult dystopia has been an established formula for a decade now, with a teenage couple bound by an ambiguous and often conflicted relationship but still united in resisting the social system and ready to fight against the established power. Equally true that these stories represent a way to overturn unlikely youthful eversions into safe consumerist evasions. It is also true that this film has a meaningless script, contains a brutal anti-animalist scene, threatens one or two sequels and was a box office flop. Yet Tom Holland's candor and his being such a credible "sui generis" hero in his clumsiness and vulnerability gets the miracle of making the aforementioned flaws forget for wide moments.… Expand

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VoxxFoxxJun 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With book to big screen adaptations there are always elements from the source material that will be changed to suit the screen or be edited out. In the case of this adaptation of the best-selling book series by novelist Patrick Ness everything gripping was inherently missing.

The ideas were there, and so much could have been done with it, who wouldn't want to watch a movie about men's inability to hide their thoughts. So much could be deeply explored; from the questionable thoughts which dart in and out of a person's mind with no meaning, to heartbreak or the relatively comical.

Unfortunately, what was delivered were mere touches of these possibly engaging plots points almost to the point you would assume any exploration was taboo and forbidden.

I kept watching in the hopes the dribs and drabs of 'what could have been' would manifest eventually. But, alas, boredom set in and the entire movie melded into one long thought of "Is anything good actually going to happen?".

This is disappointing considering the level of, both young and seasoned, talent in the film. But a great performance from Mads Mikkelsen, as the story's antagonist, couldn't save me from the poor script writing being a repetition of short lines; most of which are the main protagonist reciting his own name over and over into oblivion. Or enough to overlook the repeated references to an "aggressive" alien species native to the planet, which in actuality is only shown once in a brief scene and never seen or referenced again.

Coupled with the lack of engagement from Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley who, despite being talented in their own rights, had next to no chemistry at all and who's possibility of any love interest forming, despite the script hinting at the possibility of moving towards it, was more akin to someone finding and feeling sorry for an injured puppy. Or, more accurately, someone getting bluntly friend-zoned repeatedly which continuing to make frequent subtle hints at interest throughout.

There is certainly some merit to be had. But, for me, where it failed and what was lacking was too obvious to overlook for me to find the film enjoyable.… Expand

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JohnWick1234Jun 24, 2022

Time waste movie don't watch full boring

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wudookidDec 26, 2022

no reason to watch it. best u can do with this movie is rate it 0 but never watch it. empty and non-memorable characters. none of them has any kind of motivation to do what they are trying to achieve. dull movie with unnecessary scenes tono reason to watch it. best u can do with this movie is rate it 0 but never watch it. empty and non-memorable characters. none of them has any kind of motivation to do what they are trying to achieve. dull movie with unnecessary scenes to make you as empathize certain story points as watcher but there is no reason to do so.

dog is the best character and actor in whole movie. he should receive salary of whole cast and triple the amount. for real.… Expand

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tropicAcesMar 6, 2021

Just one of those “nothing” of a movies. Even $15 million of reshoots couldn’t save it. Only real plus was returning to the theaters...

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JLuis_001Mar 11, 2021

It's revealed very soon why this film was delayed so many times, and in the midst of this pandemic where movie theaters are not releasing great films, it finally gets released, and it comes to die on infamy.

Chaos Walking is precisely that,It's revealed very soon why this film was delayed so many times, and in the midst of this pandemic where movie theaters are not releasing great films, it finally gets released, and it comes to die on infamy.

Chaos Walking is precisely that, a walking chaos.
A film that obviously had good ideas, but is unfortunately such a disorganized disaster that even with a solid cast and certainly a capable director, it never goes the right way, and mostly fails to find a way to be a more entertaining film.

Because I can certainly say that I could've overlooked the narrative clutter, but the lack of emotion is fundamental and ultimately fatal to the devastatingly cheapened aspirations of this story.

The delays made it look like a film destined for failure and oblivion, but its quality is what ended up burying it for good.… Expand

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AleCE13Mar 13, 2021

A very pretentious film but one that is not developed in the best way, and it gets boring.

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GhosthorsemanJul 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie makes 3 important mistakes, all of them spoilers.

1. The two main antagonists die offscreen. This may preserve them for a sequel, but viewers get no closure in the end. The movie asks viewers to endure a terrible scene in order to build the priest as a villain. Really awful movie making. And in the end there's no justice for him. And no catharsis for us.

2. The alien world is entirely unexplored. The mysteries around the noise and the aliens compelled us through two acts. There is no payoff on these. It's a classic Chekhov's gun and it never goes off.

3. We get no closure on what happens to the people of Farbranch. The ending is so abrupt that there's hardly time for a single goodbye. Fade to black. These characters don't matter to the writers or director. They certainly shouldn't matter to us.

This is student filmmaking. Skip it.… Expand

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leviathanargApr 6, 2021

Not my cup of tea. Neither my wife's cup of tea.
Cannot recommend this movie.
Holland and Ridley usually good actors however this movie is beyond salvation, starting with the sexist idea on which the film is based.

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Nobilis1984Apr 5, 2021

The trailer promises something better.
The film is weak on all levels. The biggest construction site is actors. Here you have thrown together a group that does not work together.

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iCampoRamilMay 15, 2021

Interesante.
El reparto es muy bueno, Tom Holland y Daisy Ridley son maravillosos, quizás los personajes como tal no les hagan justicia a sus interpretaciones.
La narración es algo trabada, cuentan más los caminos que las zonas importantes,Interesante.
El reparto es muy bueno, Tom Holland y Daisy Ridley son maravillosos, quizás los personajes como tal no les hagan justicia a sus interpretaciones.
La narración es algo trabada, cuentan más los caminos que las zonas importantes, es algo raro.
Pensé que "el ruido" iba a molestar más, pero está muy bien medido, la verdad.
El cierre de la trama no me convenció mucho, algo apurado, podrían haberlo contado más pausados, no sé.
Cosas buenas: los efectos especiales, las interpretaciones, y la adaptación de el ruido
Cosas malas: Planteamiento de la narración, el ritmo, es demasiado caótica, en el sentido malo, y parece que tiene miedo al espectador, a que no entiendan lo que está ocurriendo.
Conclusión: Es bastante disfrutable, las críticas no le hacen justicia, quizás si nos fijásemos en un aspecto más técnico o más perspicaz, me parecería peor, pero está bien pa echar la tarde. Espero que salgan las siguientes de la trilogía.… Expand

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SYAMSep 15, 2021

I am writing this review because I was deeply disappointed by the way the critics had underrated this movie. 'Chaos walking' may not be a perfectly made movie as we knew how this movie's works had been going on but still it's a must watch.I am writing this review because I was deeply disappointed by the way the critics had underrated this movie. 'Chaos walking' may not be a perfectly made movie as we knew how this movie's works had been going on but still it's a must watch. The concept of 'Noise' (where one can express his inner thoughts as a projection to others) is something new to the movie world and this concept is well crafted in this movie despite the flaws in it's storyline. The story takes place in fantasy world named "The New World" (which is of course not earth) where a woman named Viola(Daisy Ridley) crash lands due to a malfunction in their spaceship killing all the other crew members. She soon learns the truth that she was in a planet where all the women had been killed by the men. But a man named Todd(Tom Holland) agrees to help her escape "The New World" and also from the evil Mayor Prentiss(Mads Mikkelsen) [a war hero and the leader of Prentisstown who spreads the message to kill all the women because they do not have The Noise in them]. This film may be a slow fantasy survival thriller which lefts many questions unanswered (like for a sequel) but the top notch visuals and beautiful soundtracks and outstanding acting outweighs them all. Maybe due to the pandemic this film failed to make it to the box office,an hybrid release would have been better. I know most of you who read this review have not seen this movie but please ignore the critics and watch it at least once even though you may feel this film is a bit slow(not for me) the concept of The Noise would never leave your mind and that will make you feel how much this movie had been underrated. This movie is a very great weekend journey which will surely make an impact if you don't get your hopes so high and watch it simply as a movie.… Expand

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MetacriticOnurJul 14, 2021

bad
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.

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sproutpodMar 8, 2021

It's okay by Covid standards. My expectations were for a fun popcorn movie, not a serious sci-fi movie, and it lived up to that. The story falls short in many ways, but it is not inherently flawed or stupid. Good enough for Covid year!

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umaumaiMay 20, 2021

It has its flaws, but I very much enjoyed this movie. Here on metacritic I think the user score is a bit more accurate than the critics. I do agree with some of the critiques about the lack of confrontation this movie chooses and how strangeIt has its flaws, but I very much enjoyed this movie. Here on metacritic I think the user score is a bit more accurate than the critics. I do agree with some of the critiques about the lack of confrontation this movie chooses and how strange that is given its hard driving plot that is the power of "thoughts on full display." I have my own complaints about the climax of the film, but in the end neither of these things bothed me. The movie really drew me in and I was totally blown away by the subtle acting that had to be done to make all of the thought outbursts feel real to me and not like an afterthought done in effects. I really liked the tone of the movie and how it didn't feel like anything I've seen in a while. I have to say that I didn't entirely see where this was going at all times and that was really nice. For the most part this is an on the slow side popcorn action flick, but if you are into sci-fi this is a solid entry that has left me intrigued enough to want to watch it again.… Expand

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StopMotionSamMar 5, 2021

Great story and great acting. Great movie! I love it! Tom Holland is fantastic on this film.

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TVJerryMar 7, 2021

Tom Holland plays a young man living in New World, a colony on a remote planet with settlers from Earth. There are only men left and their thoughts are broadcast for all to hear. When a woman (Daisy Ridley) crash lands, it launches the duo’sTom Holland plays a young man living in New World, a colony on a remote planet with settlers from Earth. There are only men left and their thoughts are broadcast for all to hear. When a woman (Daisy Ridley) crash lands, it launches the duo’s expedition to save her and her fellow space travelers. Considering director Doug Liman is known for action films, this trek has its share of encounters, some of which are mildly exciting. The story is at times absorbing and other times a bit dumb, but Holland’s appealing character makes it enjoyable. This is another take on an altered future that develops into an enjoyable, but inconsequential sci-fi adventure.… Expand

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dharmaApr 24, 2021

Like any Doug Liman's films, his frenetic film making style often leads to reshoots and heaps of drama behind the scenes. Chaos Walking literally describes his style ironically, but its actual result is nothing but. It is a surprisingly wellLike any Doug Liman's films, his frenetic film making style often leads to reshoots and heaps of drama behind the scenes. Chaos Walking literally describes his style ironically, but its actual result is nothing but. It is a surprisingly well acted, sci fi Young Adult film, starring two of the most "in" young actors of its time i.e. Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley, along with a surprisingly strong supporting cast. It also has a very unique concept behind it that intrigues. Again, I mention this analogy time and time again, if released on a streaming platform, I believe critics will be more receptive of it.… Expand

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HealingToolboxMay 19, 2021

Fans of Doug Liman's psychological approach to characters and character arcs will love this. Live Die Repeat fans (Edge of Tomorrow) fans will like it. Based on pro critic reviews, the idea of men's thoughts unmasked--and male thoughtsFans of Doug Liman's psychological approach to characters and character arcs will love this. Live Die Repeat fans (Edge of Tomorrow) fans will like it. Based on pro critic reviews, the idea of men's thoughts unmasked--and male thoughts unmasking guilty sins they can no longer keep hidden--did not interest critics. I laughed outloud several times; yet, I was the only one int eh theater enjoying it this much. Heck, I liked Impulse too.… Expand

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RiottideOct 27, 2022

Can't belive that idiots left low ratings. Watched it just for curiosity, and it ended up with a pretty good plot.

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miguelvalentimMar 16, 2021

I like the movie and I LOVE this story and this apocalyptic scenario. the actors are between my favorites of all time as well. not their best job tho, but I think it's worth the time so that why I rate it a 10

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glock13Mar 7, 2021

I thought this movie was a really good time, definitely worth your money and time.

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Tater333Apr 4, 2021

Awesome! I thought it was very different then any other film but in a good way. Hoping for another!

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hyunwestMay 9, 2021

happy about how they portrayed the story, it was easy going and fun to watch during the hard times we are in. tom holland was really suited to the role,
as was daisy ridley. cute, easygoing movie. i liked it

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kryztttalMar 6, 2021

it’s such an amazing story and i remember being so in love with the story and all of the characters, it’s a story of courage and bravery and love. it is one of my favorite stories ever and i’m beyond thankful that this movie came to life

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ptrick213Mar 22, 2021

I don't know what the eff all these critics are whining about. Honestly, for my sci fi peeps out there, this is a pretty easy win. It's not like you know, SO:2001, interstellar, Ridley Scott's Alien, yeah cool, but those are the greats, theI don't know what the eff all these critics are whining about. Honestly, for my sci fi peeps out there, this is a pretty easy win. It's not like you know, SO:2001, interstellar, Ridley Scott's Alien, yeah cool, but those are the greats, the movies that set trends for decades. It is stupid a little I think to hold all movies to that standard. Even Shakespeare had some downright stupid plays. Sometimes you just want some popcorn munching fun, which this movie totally is! Pretty sure the problem here is that critics get recognition and thereby more money, basically in proportion the more they shoot things down, the more savagely they rip apart someone's art. Anyway, I'm straying from the review a little, so; Chaos Walking is pretty sweet, pretty straightforward sci fi. Surprisingly I DIDN'T find it to be overly indulgent in teen / YA style tropes. The core setting is really interesting, the CGI is great, the writing and acting is great. Honestly ya'll, F**k the haters. Amiright?… Expand

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KnowsAGoodMovieMar 31, 2021

Great acting, unique storyline, would love to see more from this universe there’s still so much more to tell. Really enjoyed it, saw it by myself. It is thought provoking.

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FindogApr 3, 2021

While nowhere near a 10/10 this film deserves praise for just how intriguingly it harnesses the brilliant source material. Hope they make a sequel.

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AdamEnDetailNov 30, 2021

Tom Holland is likely the most endearing and charming actor I've ever come across and had the privilege of watching. The truly childlike innocence he brings to his characters is beautiful and deeply touching. It is no doubt he is the bestTom Holland is likely the most endearing and charming actor I've ever come across and had the privilege of watching. The truly childlike innocence he brings to his characters is beautiful and deeply touching. It is no doubt he is the best part of Chaos Walking. It is an absolutely fun movie with a delightfully simple, yet uncommon premise that puts its cast in awkward situations, while entertaining the audience; causing us to pause, question, think and laugh. However, with a hugely talented and experienced cast, you would expect their talent to shine through but unfortunately, the movie does not give its supporting cast room to shine. In fact we only get to see them in passing and there's a whole lot more detail in the movie that's sadly left unexplored. By end of the movie, Chaos Walking musters a lot of excitement that leaves you wanting more of the movie and more of its story besides its straightforward plot. All in all, it offers a wholesome & interesting take on its reality and - the chaos walking.… Expand

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garethvkMay 14, 2021

Adapting a series of books into a movie is often a daunting task. As anyone who has seen many Stephen King adaptations can attest; plot complexity, characters, and depth are removed in order to condense the story into a two-hour or less runAdapting a series of books into a movie is often a daunting task. As anyone who has seen many Stephen King adaptations can attest; plot complexity, characters, and depth are removed in order to condense the story into a two-hour or less run time.

The rise of streaming services has allowed many books to be adapted into series without having to cut much of the adult content in the books which would make it difficult for network television.

As such it makes adaptations such as “Chaos Walking” a delicate undertaking. The film is based on a series of books and stars Tom Holland as Todd; a young ma living on a distant world where there are no women and people can hear and see each other’s thoughts by a process known as “Noise”.

Their rustic colony is run with a firm hand by their Mayor (Mads Mikkelsen); who keeps those around him from seeing his thoughts which gives him a big advantage over those who rule.

When a landing craft from a mothership filled with a new wave of colonists crashes on the planet; Todd is shocked to find that the only survivor is a woman named Viola (Daisy Ridley) whose arrival disrupts the community.

The Mayor wishes to keep her from contacting her ship so they can seize it when it lands to maintain control of his empire as he sees the arrival of new individuals as a threat to his power.

Todd and Viola escape trying to reach a distant colony where she hopes to find a way to warn her ship about the danger the Mayor and his men present and they pursue the duo to keep this from happening.

The film lightly touches on the native race that Todd believes killed all the women of their colony but they are not visited save for a brief appearance. It is clear that the Mayor is hiding something and the reveal of what and why is fairly underwhelming which reduces him and most of his followers as thinly developed stock characters.

There is also the mystery as to why the Mothership does not bother to do any sort of follow up when they did not hear from their lander and like many aspects of the film; require the audience to simply go along with things and not ask too many questions to make things work.

Thankfully the two leads are interesting enough and they hold attention even when the story is slowly moving along with scene after scene of rivers, woods, and a little conversation.

One big issue with the film is the Noise as the visualization of thoughts as well as hearing them mixed in with verbal communication can get very confusing as it is like multiple voices in a crowded room.

Despite the issues, the potential is there and I found myself wondering what was next for the characters and hope that they do adapt future books in the series. While the film on its own does not work as a fully developed story’ as an introduction to the series it does enough to peak the interests for more.

3.5 out of 5
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