- Network: Netflix
- Series Premiere Date: Sep 19, 2024
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Grading on the curve of Zack Snyder's recent lackluster projects, Twilight of the Gods is a stimulating retelling of Norse and Viking folklore with a deliciously messy drama at its core. Unfortunately, much of its riffing isn't in service of its story, but instead justifies its “mature” contents.
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Snyder is known for prioritizing design over storytelling, and Twilight of the Gods is no different. Depending on who you ask, this is either the filmmaker’s greatest strength, or most glaring flaw. Unfortunately, Twilight of the Gods struggles to showcase the filmmaker’s knack for breathtaking action scenes, as the project’s animation style is unsuited to the task.
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If there is anything worthy of the audience’s attention, it’s the voice acting, which deserves better visuals. .... The animation style, too, is unremarkable.
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The saga is chock-full of larger-than-life characters who seem plenty interesting, but short on the patience it’d take to actually get to know them. As a result, it rings hollow. .... After a while, I realized I was no longer totally following what was happening, in large part because I’d stopped caring enough to make the effort.