Ghost in the Shell
Jerrod Kingery
“A beautiful-looking film that proclaims to be about identity, but fails to find one of its own.”
“A beautiful-looking film that proclaims to be about identity, but fails to find one of its own.”
“Before they get to ride in their giant robot dinosaurs, we have to suffer through plodding training montages.”
“Wonderful set pieces, costumes, and childhood memories aside, this version is fairly unexceptional.”
“A mess. We’re expected to follow too many different poorly-drawn characters (big ape included).”
“Tonally satisfying and provocative. Director Jordan Peele makes a clever, anti-racism statement.”
“[Logan] outdoes every film in the ‘X’-series—and most comic book movies, period.”
“Boring…It doesn’t ever fully embrace its potential for mash-up weirdness.”
“At its best and most brilliant in these moments of winking, hyperbolic-yet spiritually-reverent adaptation.”
“Might be enough to placate some less discerning audiences, but it’s inauthentic.”
“Mixed results. A head-scratching end to the climax and an icky aftertaste in the epilogue.”
“Director Peter Berg has put together a fantastic ensemble piece that never loosens the screws.”
“It’s a tough nut to crack, [but] it’s harrowing and challenging; well performed and well written.”