How the matrix leads to a $200 million space opera disaster

Robert Scucci | publishing 38 seconds ago

matrix As a cautionary tale of our generation, it has rightly won its reservation and popularized simulation theory in a way that still has water today. Created by Wachowskis, he also gave us v vonta And several successful matrix sequels, their social commentary instincts formed through the lens of modern dystopians is unparalleled. This makes me wonder what exactly went wrong when they launched the 2015 space opera, Jupiter ascends.

The film delayed about 45 minutes, which doesn’t say much about society we don’t know yet. Yes, interstellar imperialism and consumerism are terrible, but you would think our protagonists will be excited at least about the adventures of a lifetime, especially given the reported $210 million budget.

As someone who likes to scratch the bottom of a rotten tomato bucket, I hope to Jupiter ascends. Instead, I’m confused about how critics prove their 27% rating.

No one wants to be there

In order for space opera to work, your hero actually needs to want to be there. Mila Kunis’s Jupiter Jones (yes, that’s indeed her name) is whipped in the Milky Way to learn about trade routes, bureaucracy and politics. She worked with Caine Wise (Channing Tatum), a soldier/dog hybrid that ended up in a trade war between the Abrasax siblings. Oh, she can control bees with pheromones, because according to Han Solo’s agent, Stinger Apini (sean bean), she is obviously a space royal family.

Although set, Jupiter ascends Never allow its heroine to be the fearless leader the story needs. Kunis’s frontline is flat, and even if the fate of humanity is up in the air, her childbirth lacks expression. This is strange considering her expressiveness as a voice actor. Meg Griffin may not be a fan favorite Family guy role, but she is still alive due to Kunis’s line delivery. None of these energy enters the screen here.

Excellent performances and special effects, but who cares?

One thing Jupiter ascends It is indeed designed and special effects for this. Apart from the green screen, the visuals look impressive. But there are two clues that are totally uncharming, and even the most gorgeous sequences are welcome.

I’ve been thinking about the car scene Seinfeld. They are obviously fake, but they are still fun because the characters always have interesting or animated words. Even if this energy is applied to performances by Kunis or Tatum, the film may work. But that’s not the case.

You might skip this

Half of friends shared digital copies (legally relaxing) I paid four dollars for rent Jupiter ascends So I can use the browser extension to speed up. That has never happened before. Space Opera should put your chin on the floor instead of letting you go quickly at three speeds while praying that the progress bar will move faster.

One line was stuck, though: Kalique Abrasax of Abrasax House Second Elementary School said, “Time is the most precious commodity in the universe.” I can’t agree more because time is something you will never come back and I seriously consider having a funeral in the 127 minutes I watched. Jupiter ascends.

As of now, there is no streaming anywhere Jupiter Ascends, but you can rent or buy it via YouTube, Prime Video, Fandango at home or Apple TV+. Just know that if you skip completely, no one will blame you.