Jupiter Ascending

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LagaffeMar 5, 2015

What should you find in a blockbuster? Well in my opinion you should look at visuals and plot. This movie recieves 10 and 6 respectively. But it is a definite must see and this is why. Critics will ban it for it's plot problems but if you'reWhat should you find in a blockbuster? Well in my opinion you should look at visuals and plot. This movie recieves 10 and 6 respectively. But it is a definite must see and this is why. Critics will ban it for it's plot problems but if you're not taking notes like them and enjoying the movie, you'll be so blown off that you won't see those problems. Just a clue at how the wachowskis excelled at building this fictional universe: You could spin off entire TV series out of and it could potentially turn out like a stargate franchise… Expand

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tvnewsguidoFeb 7, 2015

Beautiful but tedious.

Q. How many chase/fight scenes can one movie sustain? A. 3 less than the number in Jupiter Ascending. It's pretty and I liked the universe they created. It is the actiony bits that drag down the film. It'sBeautiful but tedious.

Q. How many chase/fight scenes can one movie sustain?
A. 3 less than the number in Jupiter Ascending.

It's pretty and I liked the universe they created. It is the actiony bits that drag down the film.

It's like a simple pound cake with 3 feet of icing on top - I really liked the cake but was sick to death of the icing by the time I got done.… Expand

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GimpyTreatFeb 6, 2015

This movie was a giant, floating turd in the punchbowl of my otherwise wonderful day off. I got a nap this morning. Ate sushi for lunch. Had some wonderful physical relations with my wife. And was hoping that my day would only get better byThis movie was a giant, floating turd in the punchbowl of my otherwise wonderful day off. I got a nap this morning. Ate sushi for lunch. Had some wonderful physical relations with my wife. And was hoping that my day would only get better by watching this movie. Well, fate is a cruel bastard, and after spending no less than $7 on a matinee ticket, I soon found myself giggling at the ridiculous fish-lipped villain and his whispery ways. The movie was so incredibly predictable that during the times that I closed my eyes for an unnecessarily long blink, I used my psychic powers to tell me what would happen next. They threw in some scenes of things breaking for no reason other than to add obstacles for Mila to jump and dodge.

Well, now I'm home trying to salvage this weekend and stretch out time in hopes of getting back the 2+ hours of my life that I wasted. If you're on the fence about seeing this movie, DON'T! You'd be better off getting a colonoscopy from your neighborhood crack dealer.… Expand

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qevMay 18, 2015

excellent! seen it three times. watching it again, now. so excuse me...

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NerdConsultantFeb 16, 2015

this film is one overlong mess that throws tons of plots at you but goes Absloutly Nowhere with any of them. it feels like this films universe needs to be expanded but theres no comics, video games or short films to expand on the mythos so asthis film is one overlong mess that throws tons of plots at you but goes Absloutly Nowhere with any of them. it feels like this films universe needs to be expanded but theres no comics, video games or short films to expand on the mythos so as a result it comes off as incomplete. the characters are not great especially Mila Kunis character who does absolutely nothing and expects Channing Tatum to come rescue her and the dialogue is insipid. Eddie Redmayne gives the least subtle performance of his career and the 3D was only really worth it in the last 30 minutes and even then it highlighted how much the film is relying on CGI. i will say i enjoyed Sean Bean's performance but his usefulness is very sporadic and i really think the Wachowskis should have only directed this film and handed over the screenplay to another writer because they haven't been on form for a while. as the film stands it's just bad and i really don't want a sequel to be made… Expand

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michael1208Feb 17, 2015

The Wachowski siblings has always gone huge in their production but this time slightly creative with their own original concept for a science fiction action flick. Aiming to be ambitious, it seems to be the prequel of the fifth story of CloudThe Wachowski siblings has always gone huge in their production but this time slightly creative with their own original concept for a science fiction action flick. Aiming to be ambitious, it seems to be the prequel of the fifth story of Cloud Atlas, combining the elements of reincarnation, breeding, creating new lives as motive source and harvesting with their usual cinematography styles, but it turns out to be a bit complex for squeezing these daring ideas into a rushing two hours in which a number of unnecessarily silly parts should have been replaced to develop the whole universe in details. It has the nostalgic moments thanks to the amazing reconstruction of certain Cloud Atlas scores by Michael Giacchino, the performances from the cast however is a bit mixed - nothing surprise from Tatum and Kunis thanks to the cheesy dialogues, but Eddie Redmayne as the main antagonist role looks promising though with limited screen time. Overall, this new version of Star Wars space universe is still an enjoying formulaic blockbuster with its intense actions and eye popping visual effects even if the directors themselves ended up confused and misfiring ambitious at the wrong directions.… Expand

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DokaluFeb 20, 2015

The first thing you see in this movie is an awesome opening scene, cool special effects, nice and fast action, and intriguing characters, so you think “wow, this film is going to be awesome!”, and then it moves forward and you realize howThe first thing you see in this movie is an awesome opening scene, cool special effects, nice and fast action, and intriguing characters, so you think “wow, this film is going to be awesome!”, and then it moves forward and you realize how wrong you were before. Jupiter Ascending is just a long run time full of extremely long and boring conversations that no one cares about. There are barely some action scenes. It has some cool stuff, the “flying” shoes, beautiful protagonist, some excellent CGI (for the most part) and good acting (mainly by Eddie Redmayne), but it is almost entirely just long and boring. The movie’s protagonist is yet another female character who can’t do the things by herself and need always a male character by her side (in this case, Chaning Tatum).
What I didn’t like about the film most that anything else was the fact that you could predict anything that was going to happen. Nothing was unexpected, it was full of clichés, and from the beginning you already knew how it was going to end. That is very disappointing from the people who created The Matrix.
I don’t know what on Earth possessed the Wachowskis to make this movie, but I think they should be preparing for retirement.
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RaygirlFeb 13, 2015

Terrible movie!!! Beautiful visuals (which is why I gave it a 3) but such a stupid story, and ridiculously naive behavior by our heroine - who does nothing smart with her new found power throughout the entire movie! (All she does is wonderTerrible movie!!! Beautiful visuals (which is why I gave it a 3) but such a stupid story, and ridiculously naive behavior by our heroine - who does nothing smart with her new found power throughout the entire movie! (All she does is wonder where her boyfriend is. Ughhhhhhhhhh.) Maybe the story will appeal to pre-teens but any adult will find this story simplistic, ridiculous and lame. A space-age Cinderella story with a twist: she happily goes back to cleaning toilets at the end! Oh, but she has her booooooooofriend, so I guess all is well with the universe. OMG - SO LAME!!! I can barely believe they did the Matrix series after seeing that horrible movie!… Expand

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ScrawnyPunkFeb 13, 2015

This gets my minimum rating for a Wachowski movie. 5 points for visuals and general goofiness, 0 points for everything else. Word to the wise - this movie is EXCEPTIONALLY stupid. Probably on par with Lucy, but in outer space. So if youThis gets my minimum rating for a Wachowski movie. 5 points for visuals and general goofiness, 0 points for everything else. Word to the wise - this movie is EXCEPTIONALLY stupid. Probably on par with Lucy, but in outer space. So if you think Lucy was a thoughtful movie, then this one is for you. Otherwise...

Plot is plodding. Characters development is negligent. Acting is marginal. Dialog is absurd. Creativity is absolutely absent - this is basically a mash-up of Cinderella, Flash Gordon, Star Wars (episode 3...which might not be the best one to crib), Hitchhikers Guide, and Dune, with slight traces of Ice Pirates.

The saving grace is occasional humor, mostly at the expense of civil servants. The February release looks intentional.… Expand

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SevenThundersFeb 23, 2015

If you want old school classic science fiction, with modern special effects, look no further. This is a great film with many thought provoking themes. Chief among them are the ideas that a vastly superior technological culture works behindIf you want old school classic science fiction, with modern special effects, look no further. This is a great film with many thought provoking themes. Chief among them are the ideas that a vastly superior technological culture works behind the scenes to control society, and that we are just like cattle to them, ripe for exploitation.

On top of this you have a classic fairy tale theme of a commoner who becomes a princess and then a damsel in distress, who needs a knight to save her.

The battle scenes are like beautiful choreographed dances. It was very impressing and engaging.

Most of the harsh critics appear to be your typical product of government controlled education, with little to no imagination, who've never considered that the world is bigger than the Kardashians or who won last Sunday's football game. Either that or they are the usual psychotic Marxist, jaded professional critic, for whom life's primary purpose is to suffer, and experience mental anguish.… Expand

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AxeTFeb 19, 2015

It would be proof that the best visual effects and production value money can buy don't make a good movie except that even the visuals are nothing so great we haven't all seen before ad nauseum. Creatively it's all tired recycled elementsIt would be proof that the best visual effects and production value money can buy don't make a good movie except that even the visuals are nothing so great we haven't all seen before ad nauseum. Creatively it's all tired recycled elements adding up to one hell of an excruciating bore with dire little skill in story-telling.
And it does once and for all prove that this one hit wonder filmmaking team was exactly that.… Expand

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Andrew-XFeb 11, 2015

Once again I fell prey of an incredibly well done trailer. When I saw the trailer for this movie I was enthralled by the spaceship's designs and eye Candy flying stunts over Chicago but the moment the movie started it tanked awfully. IOnce again I fell prey of an incredibly well done trailer. When I saw the trailer for this movie I was enthralled by the spaceship's designs and eye Candy flying stunts over Chicago but the moment the movie started it tanked awfully. I couldn't believe the simplicity of the script and the way the characters were presented. Mixing elements such as the grandeur of ancient Space civilizations with cartoon-like depiction of bureaucracy gave me ulcers. The non existant explanation about the future of Jupiter's remaining "kindred" made me believe this was gonna be a trilogy. If this is not the case then this is one of the worst movie scripts ever! I was literally in shock when the movie was over. I walked out of the cinema convincing myself this was nothing but the first part in a three part saga!… Expand

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XerSMMackFeb 8, 2015

Bias upfront: Loved Matrix, Hated 2 and 3, Love Sci-fi. Went in with low expectations and they were met. There is no original thought anywhere in this chaotic mess. Even the 'special effects' were not very special. Action scenes wereBias upfront: Loved Matrix, Hated 2 and 3, Love Sci-fi. Went in with low expectations and they were met. There is no original thought anywhere in this chaotic mess. Even the 'special effects' were not very special. Action scenes were overly long and not all that exciting. Characters, that were very shallow to begin with, were never developed either. Sad, considering I was looking forward to this since it was announced. M. Night Shyamalan you have met your match for Directors/Writers who should just stop.… Expand

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MugikunFeb 7, 2015

I was looking forward to this movie really bad but was hardly dissapointed throughout the movie. The ONLY positive thing about this movie are the special effects but thats where it ends. The storytelling was really awful and it was the firstI was looking forward to this movie really bad but was hardly dissapointed throughout the movie. The ONLY positive thing about this movie are the special effects but thats where it ends. The storytelling was really awful and it was the first time in my life I wanted my money back after a movie. I felt betrayed and made fun of. How can they even allow this kind of BS. Gosh, it makes me angry.… Expand

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mostfilmsarebadFeb 8, 2015

Fight scenes too long, over exaggerated explosions, some good moments but mostly corny/cliché with bad puns and dry humour. Channing Tatum looked extremely gormless throughout the movie as if he hadn't slept for several days. Designs forFight scenes too long, over exaggerated explosions, some good moments but mostly corny/cliché with bad puns and dry humour. Channing Tatum looked extremely gormless throughout the movie as if he hadn't slept for several days. Designs for set/ships etc looked like Asgard on steroids, costumes were alright at times yet could have been taken form the Hunger Games/Divergent. Soundtrack was trying too hard to be Howard Shore at times and was quite bland and lacked intensity at key points. CGI was probably done on Google Sketchup. The main antagonist was really **** annoying and needed a drink of water and anger management. Story line made relatively no sense and was hard to follow and could have been changed halfway through the actual filming. Sean Bean really likes bees. Unnecessary giant lizards.… Expand

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djniceyFeb 16, 2015

I saw a 4DX showing of this film and thought it was AMAZING! I'd give the film an 8 as I enjoyed the story and the film as a whole much better than I was expecting, and an extra 2 points for the 4DX effects - 3D, wind, water, moving seats,I saw a 4DX showing of this film and thought it was AMAZING! I'd give the film an 8 as I enjoyed the story and the film as a whole much better than I was expecting, and an extra 2 points for the 4DX effects - 3D, wind, water, moving seats, smoke and smells. I thought it would be gimmicky but it was fantastic fun and really added something to the film.

I'd definitely go and see it again. IMO is was as good as Star Wars 1-3, not epic but a decent movie and not nearly as bad as the critics and some reviewers made it out to be.… Expand

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subs2Feb 6, 2015

The critics were right about this movie. It failed on every level. Poor dialogue, poor story telling, dull music, boring fighting action scenes, boring action sequences and dull characters. I struggled to get to the end and the onlyThe critics were right about this movie. It failed on every level. Poor dialogue, poor story telling, dull music, boring fighting action scenes, boring action sequences and dull characters. I struggled to get to the end and the only entertainment I got from this film was joking about how bad it was with my friends. It was a complete waste of money and I wouldn't recommend anyone to watch this film.

The Wachowski siblings let me down big time on this film. The story had some potential but they failed to make it interesting and I think the film deserves to flop.… Expand

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jluaFeb 8, 2015

I gave it one point for the special effects. But I am very sorry that such DGI effects talent went to a movie that didn´t deserve the effort. I am struggling to find some redeeming feature in this film, but I am am very sorry to report thatI gave it one point for the special effects. But I am very sorry that such DGI effects talent went to a movie that didn´t deserve the effort. I am struggling to find some redeeming feature in this film, but I am am very sorry to report that I can´t find anything at all. Despite all its special effects, I am sorry to say that it is one of the weakest film I remember seeing. And I am a science fiction fan, who enjoys almost all science fiction movies. Not this one.… Expand

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KadeemluvmusicFeb 9, 2015

I didn't get a chance to see Jupiter Ascending and I couldn't even to pay IMAX tickets lately. My take on Jupiter Ascending is that it didn't live up the hype and delaying a supposed summer release just killed any chances of taking the boxI didn't get a chance to see Jupiter Ascending and I couldn't even to pay IMAX tickets lately. My take on Jupiter Ascending is that it didn't live up the hype and delaying a supposed summer release just killed any chances of taking the box office crown. And it probably seems that The Wachowskis have fallen off their empire from bomb after bomb. I won't take away the cast in this choice of filmmaking, I have to give credit for adding Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, and soon-to-be Oscar favorite, Eddie Redmayne for putting an excellent job on their performance. As for the rest, I felt that the film is overhyped at some point. The story and nature of the film is confusing and the dialogue was nowhere near perfection. I hoped Andy and Lana Wachowski should be able to make up a whole new idea instead of making poor timing over marketing issues. Like say reboot the whole Matrix Trilogy thing and besides, if you want to get your fanbase back to where it belongs, don't let the past fooled you and try again. I don't wanna hate on Jupiter Ascending because the CGI effects are amazing, very well crafted. Along with a dazzling blush of fantastic visuals and a beautiful look of sci-fi apple pie. Unfortunately, I really hate it when a film I was so dying to see in 2014 just cost my wallet and it's just a shame why this film falls flat. I suggest for myself see this movie first and then wait for a rental. Better luck next movie, Wachowskis. At least you've did your best. Sadly, Jupiter Ascending is the weakest in your film library.… Expand

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dharmaFeb 9, 2015

An interesting failure from the Watchowski's, Jupiter Ascending has great art design and superb world building, but nowhere to go. It's too brisk and serious, when it should have been fun, with less exposition. Like their previous efforts,An interesting failure from the Watchowski's, Jupiter Ascending has great art design and superb world building, but nowhere to go. It's too brisk and serious, when it should have been fun, with less exposition. Like their previous efforts, it will probably be recognized as a cult classic in the future.… Expand

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SpangleOct 23, 2015

Jupiter Ascending has some of the most beautiful space sequences in any film I have ever seen. Tragically, it is like that hot girl who can barely string together a coherent sentence. It gets a 3 for the beauty, but everything else isJupiter Ascending has some of the most beautiful space sequences in any film I have ever seen. Tragically, it is like that hot girl who can barely string together a coherent sentence. It gets a 3 for the beauty, but everything else is irreparably bad. The CGI orgy on the screen every five seconds made it look like a Michael Bay film and the subject matter reminded me of Star Wars if they removed everything that made those films good. The dialogue is cringeworthy throughout and absolutely brain dead moronic. The acting is somehow worse than the dialogue with Eddie Redmayne truly stealing the show. Wow was he horrific. He was the conductor of this massive train crash and he went full speed ahead on that crazy train. What may be the worst feature of the film is that it is two hours yet feels like it was ten hours. It was never truly slow, but just dragged on and on and never seemed to end. An incredibly stupid film that should have been killed humanely before it ever had $175 million spent on its production, Jupiter Ascending is impressively bad.… Expand

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analogkid280Feb 10, 2015

It's hard to take a movie like this seriously when it starts by giving Melina Kunis too many scenes with a toilet brush. Also all those aliens are just so white I thought it was produced by MIchael Moore for a minute. You see this is whatIt's hard to take a movie like this seriously when it starts by giving Melina Kunis too many scenes with a toilet brush. Also all those aliens are just so white I thought it was produced by MIchael Moore for a minute. You see this is what happens when people have too much money and time to throw at a project. It makes me want to show them what happened to M Night Shamalwatever when he made too many stinkers. This suffers from the same problem that many book adaptions have where you take 20 hours of material and squeeze it into a 2 hour movie. Only this time there was no book or good ideas to go with it. Whatever,,. Next!… Expand

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irmdogFeb 8, 2015

There is no defending this film, it was BAD. I usually like Warchowski's films, even the bad ones, but this movie is an expensive waste of talent. While watching this mess all I could think to myself was all the starving people in the worldThere is no defending this film, it was BAD. I usually like Warchowski's films, even the bad ones, but this movie is an expensive waste of talent. While watching this mess all I could think to myself was all the starving people in the world and a hundred million dollars was wasted on this movie.… Expand

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BshopFeb 12, 2015

In a previous decade this movie would have been great. The story was well thought out in the first half (through the first kidnapping) but fell flat after that (to the second kidnapping).
The visuals were great, the dialogue and acting wasIn a previous decade this movie would have been great. The story was well thought out in the first half (through the first kidnapping) but fell flat after that (to the second kidnapping).
The visuals were great, the dialogue and acting was not great. Maybe it's just difficult to compete with Guardians of the Galaxy or Marvel series (truth be told, they blend action and humor well).
Sci-Fi elements are here (heroine, rescues, dogfights, interstellar war) but ultimately it falls flat at the acting and back-end story (why is the heroine afraid, why does she go back for her family, why does the rescuer leave her side at all).
I would say a cut of the second kidnapping alone could stand, but the way it is setup after the first kidnapping just doesn't make sense.
In summary, see if you like Sci-Fi, otherwise just rent it.… Expand

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caveatscotiFeb 23, 2015

You will never be so bored to watch $176 million burn, nor for less reason. How does the bad guy die? I didn't see that bit: partway through the action climax I pitched my 3D glasses at the screen and walked. 2 points for the art team, whoYou will never be so bored to watch $176 million burn, nor for less reason. How does the bad guy die? I didn't see that bit: partway through the action climax I pitched my 3D glasses at the screen and walked. 2 points for the art team, who did a great job with the brief 'just go nuts'.… Expand

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LowbrowCinemaFeb 8, 2015

JUPITER ASCENDING couldn't be more banal, useless, and dull. But it is colorful. It's amazing how these 2 filmmakers can drain the live out of anything, even such personable leads. But again. lots of color.

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WafflemanguyFeb 8, 2015

One of the worst movies of 2014-2015. Poor story, poor acting, only giving it a one for the gorgeous special effects. 90% of the movie was CGI, but the CGI was good. About the plot, it was repetitive, made little sense, and it looked like itOne of the worst movies of 2014-2015. Poor story, poor acting, only giving it a one for the gorgeous special effects. 90% of the movie was CGI, but the CGI was good. About the plot, it was repetitive, made little sense, and it looked like it was written by a 10 year old boy after it played Final Fantasy all day.
Spend your money on toilet paper or something equally useful instead of spending this on this CGI bomb.… Expand

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diogomendesFeb 17, 2015

Jupiter Ascending? More like "Jupiter Descending". In a world where The Matrix and Star Wars exist, you would think that directors/writers Wachowskis could come up with something creative and original, but this bewilderedly scripted mess of aJupiter Ascending? More like "Jupiter Descending". In a world where The Matrix and Star Wars exist, you would think that directors/writers Wachowskis could come up with something creative and original, but this bewilderedly scripted mess of a movie just comes off as plain generic and clichéd. And once again, the audience interprets the movie as "entertaining" rather than "good". How sad. Yes, the movie is pretty to look at, but it doesn't have much in terms of plot or originality (as I said before).

I would write a full review on this, but there's nothing much to say. Please, if you're a fan of sci-fi, have some standards and stay the f*ck away.… Expand

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amohammed1975Feb 9, 2015

This movie was surprisingly horrible. I can understand now why it was delayed 2 years in releasing. Though, I would think after 2 years they would have done much better at trying to improve it. The best thing about JA was the trailer. I gaveThis movie was surprisingly horrible. I can understand now why it was delayed 2 years in releasing. Though, I would think after 2 years they would have done much better at trying to improve it. The best thing about JA was the trailer. I gave it a 1 rather than a zero, as the special effects were very good.… Expand

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SHORTFINGERFeb 13, 2015

well i like scifi movies but this one was barely okay. special effects where great went they happened but what else can i saw i will not be getting the dvd. this was one of those that i wish it would hurry up and get over.

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ydnar4May 7, 2015

When I saw the trailer for Jupiter Ascending I thought there was a possibility that this could be a revolutionary action film. All the effects were really cool and it is a movie that is just very appealing to your eyes. However this movieWhen I saw the trailer for Jupiter Ascending I thought there was a possibility that this could be a revolutionary action film. All the effects were really cool and it is a movie that is just very appealing to your eyes. However this movie becomes an even worse version of Star Wars The Phantom Menace. It becomes a Sci-Fi film that becomes way too political and who really cares about politics or at least in a movie in this genre. Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis both do alright in this movie, they aren't terrible although they were both definitely brought in as a cash grab because they are two of the most popular and attractive people in the business right now. The real dud performer in this movie is Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne. Redmayne has one of the stupidest and most annoying voices ever in film and he looked so stupid that every time he was in frame I became annoyed. Sadly there is a lot of great visual effects that take a back seat to poor writing and that's why Jupiter Ascending will be quickly forgotten.… Expand

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SoDTFeb 11, 2015

Went to see "Jupiter Ascending" last night and my review would be "Hmmmmmm..... Still can't work out if I liked it".

Visually it is stunning, great effects, rich vistas, and lots of whizzy whooshing stuff that is all rather clever, if youWent to see "Jupiter Ascending" last night and my review would be "Hmmmmmm..... Still can't work out if I liked it".

Visually it is stunning, great effects, rich vistas, and lots of whizzy whooshing stuff that is all rather clever, if you like that sort of eye candy (and I do). Also the idea behind it is exactly the sort of shallow space opera, NOT Sci-Fi, that I love (No spoilers, but the concept is all Intergalactic Empire Sweeping Melodrama). I loved lots of the gadget stuff too, I so NEED some of those boots and one of those shield ring things would be cool too. I also liked the Borgia-esque warring siblings, each more devious and despicable than each other. I loved the concept of harvesting a world and then visiting it afterwards........ So if I put all the individual bits together it should add up to thoroughly enjoyable, if shallow and meaningless, two hours of entertainment.

But somehow it just didn't work when put together. All the ingredients were there, as if for a great meal, but they all just ended up as a sort of sloppy mess on the plate. Blimey, even the Wachowski's were directing and they made The Matrix ffs (the ONLY Matrix film, there was ever only one!) I mean, even the cast list of Mila Kunis, Eddie Redmayne, Channing Tatum and Sean Bean were great ingredients

I think that I would probably watch it again on DVD or whatever, because it really is a visual treat, but I just came away feeling a bit frustrated as to what it might have been........ FRUSTRATING!… Expand

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dwhalen1000Feb 11, 2015

this movie was a sad attempt to refresh the old theme of the movie Dune. Poor story plot due to trying to put a trilogy premise condensed into 2 wasted hours. the ending was completely horrible and did not even remotely fit the plot of the movie

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Luv_Bad_MoviesFeb 13, 2015

If you're into visual effects, than Jupiter Ascending might be the film for you (though, I thought the visuals were meh). However, if you like detailed story, plots, and characters that develop and go somewhere, Jupiter Ascending isIf you're into visual effects, than Jupiter Ascending might be the film for you (though, I thought the visuals were meh). However, if you like detailed story, plots, and characters that develop and go somewhere, Jupiter Ascending is guaranteed to disappoint. Don't get me wrong, Jupiter Ascending had me laughing (thus entertained), but for all the wrong reasons. Science fiction and fantasy require suspension of belief, but for Jupiter Ascending I recommend you throw you belief out the window and bury it six feet under.… Expand

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FactsFeb 22, 2015

I was greatly anticipating a new Wachowski movie and went into the theater ready to love it. Unfortunately, what they spent on flashy digital graphics they should have spent on a script doctor. The acting (with the exception of Mila Kunis) isI was greatly anticipating a new Wachowski movie and went into the theater ready to love it. Unfortunately, what they spent on flashy digital graphics they should have spent on a script doctor. The acting (with the exception of Mila Kunis) is so-so at best... but we can't really blame the cast with such a flimsy plot and script to work with. The movie is a pretense to pandering "fan-service"- randomly thrown together things from other genres to try and please multiple audiences. This movie was genuinely terrible and a waste of my money. Refund, please.… Expand

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CameraBounceGodFeb 21, 2015

Here is my tip to Directors...Please don't make something seem big and cool like Jupiter when I can barely get past the beginning changing scene with Kunis and her girlfriend....and then you did a close up of Smitten Kunis and i wasHere is my tip to Directors...Please don't make something seem big and cool like Jupiter when I can barely get past the beginning changing scene with Kunis and her girlfriend....and then you did a close up of Smitten Kunis and i was like......show me an futuristic structure...never watched anymore after that… Expand

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KentuckyCriticMar 3, 2015

This movie was actually painful to watch, and I kicked myself for not leaving early. They blew their $$ on special effects, and forgot to invest in a plot of any substance. I'm an avid science fiction fan, but I could not give this one aThis movie was actually painful to watch, and I kicked myself for not leaving early. They blew their $$ on special effects, and forgot to invest in a plot of any substance. I'm an avid science fiction fan, but I could not give this one a passing score. Anyone who gave this a positive score must have been high, drunk, or both (which actually would have bumped my score up by one).… Expand

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CinimaseatMar 8, 2015

This story 'borrowed' from everything to make something so recycled, the plot lines are almost meaningless, spliced together from almost anything else, including the Matrix - in this one humans are materials used to 'recharge the batteries'This story 'borrowed' from everything to make something so recycled, the plot lines are almost meaningless, spliced together from almost anything else, including the Matrix - in this one humans are materials used to 'recharge the batteries' (cell regeneration) of the rich... seriously. A Princess right out of Cinderella is helped by a Werewolf and a wise old man (who are actually Fallen Angels) navigate various fantasy worlds dressed up in Science Fiction leading to the 'final showdown' with a Dragon (like alien) in a Dungeon like environment which looks like Mount Doom relocated to Star Wars Rise of the Sith. A world dictated by computer game logic and (I'll be generous and say) whimsical nods to the Audience about the power of... I'm guessing Free Will or maybe the abolition of the class system, for they barely touch on the fact these 'genetically superior' (read Magic) humans (No, not X-Men) go round growing and whipping out entire civilisations (a-la The Wraith in Stargate Atlantis) as well as 'making' a whole bunch of other people to do their will (kind of like the programmes in The Matrix... wait its the same writers/directors isn't it) All the while Mila Kunis (who has no chemistry with the Werewolf) changes outfits. If you haven't seen Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers, Doctor Who, Stargate (any of them), The Hunger Games, The Matrix, any historical drama, period piece or fantasy, fairy tail or (insert something here) you'll properly think the story is quite innovative.… Expand

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The_hamurMay 19, 2015

This is one of those movies made for watching just once. It numbs you with effects, great sound, great visuals. But the most you watch it, the most you hate it. Probably will be a cult movie in 30 years.

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KirillvhOct 8, 2018

Original & interesting. Sort of a space opera and princess story with romance and a space marine.

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psychomuseApr 30, 2016

I heard someone say this movie "ain't half bad." Well, it ain't half good either. Aside from some eye candy- the effects and the actors, [spoiler alert] this show blows.