Gareth Evans

An incoherent mess of a film. Scenes like the nightclub play out like a montage of scenes, where your eyes barely get enough time to adjust to what you're looking at. Then it's already cutting to 2-3 other angles or flashes where you're just sat there wondering what the hell you're watching. Many scenes play out like this that just compound the confusion as the film progresses. Was that real? What did I just see? Can't help but think that Jordan Peele has lost the plot. Get Out is probably one of the best horror films of recent years, even decades. Since then it's just been a spiral of weak entries into the genre, each one slightly weirder than the last. At this point I'm convinced this film was only released so cinephiles can get all excitable around dissecting symbolism, pathetic fallacies and the such.

Sold as a 'Jingle All the Way' type of affair with a fair number of references that adults will no doubt relate to from their childhood. Ultimately, the message of the movie is very much different to the main theme and delivered by the least likely of characters: "Make the most of Christmas, you only have so many". This stuck out for me, as it's very true. As the movie comes to a fairly emotional end, it becomes clear as to what really matters when compared to what we placed value on as kids. Very enjoyable film and worthy of a viewing. 👍

Somehow they've managed to produce a film that is longer than Lynch's take on the book, but have it contain less detail as to exactly what is happening and why. For every question it answers, it leaves more questions elsewhere. With the real kicker being this remake is only half of the story. Given this is set to span two movies, my guess is the next movie will be two hours of watching Paul fulfil his role among the Fremen, then we'll get a 20 minute end battle, roll credits. Just watch the Redux version of the original movie by Spice Diver, It's 20 mins longer than the 2021 version, but actually covers the entire story. It's not perfect, but at least you won't be left waiting years for what will probably be an unsatisfying conclusion to the 2021 take.