 | Genre: SciFi, Fantasy |
The space and technology parts don't feel shoehorned in, and the set and costumes department did the most impressive job of the whole film team. However, as much as there are sci fi elements to be taken seriously, there are fantasy unscientific parts and comedic scenes. One in particular, when a character was ejected from an airlock and rushed to grab and use a spacesuit, reminded me of a similar scene in the not-at-all-scientific Hitch Hikers' Guide to the Galaxy. While stronger sci fi fans might find this annoying, it's great for
As a film with one (attractive) female and one (attractive) male star, especially as a film in the cinemas on Valentine's Day, the sub plot concerns the romantic relationship between the two main characters. As expected as this is, and as much as I personally am not really into romantic films, it was an enjoyable storyline. The differences between the couple, both personal incompatibility issues and main-plot-related barriers, were not so exaggerated or petty as to seem silly and realistic enough to be believable.
Also explored is the validity of astrology, as hinted at by the title, which is left open to interpretation. The astrology based statements by one character are mocked and rejected by another in the opening of the film, and the plots fulfilment of them isn't addressed as proof, coincidence or irony. It's an odd thing to present neutrally, especially these days or in a science fiction film.
Still, it's just as much a fantasy film. Classic fantasy elements such as an unquestioned class/race structure are present. This obvious inequality is clear to the main character, and she does question it. However, this is a film and just as she manages to ignore it (probably to do with the fact that it's given her a fairy tale escape from house cleaner and immigrant on Earth to Queen in space) we can almost certainly ignore it (because we only get shown the higher classes and one plucky underdog who is in the higher classes' space).
Overall, Jupiter Ascending is a good film. The ending is quite sweet and the visuals are fun. You'll enjoy spending an afternoon watching it, but I doubt it'll be on anyone's favourites list.
As a film with one (attractive) female and one (attractive) male star, especially as a film in the cinemas on Valentine's Day, the sub plot concerns the romantic relationship between the two main characters. As expected as this is, and as much as I personally am not really into romantic films, it was an enjoyable storyline. The differences between the couple, both personal incompatibility issues and main-plot-related barriers, were not so exaggerated or petty as to seem silly and realistic enough to be believable.
Also explored is the validity of astrology, as hinted at by the title, which is left open to interpretation. The astrology based statements by one character are mocked and rejected by another in the opening of the film, and the plots fulfilment of them isn't addressed as proof, coincidence or irony. It's an odd thing to present neutrally, especially these days or in a science fiction film.
Still, it's just as much a fantasy film. Classic fantasy elements such as an unquestioned class/race structure are present. This obvious inequality is clear to the main character, and she does question it. However, this is a film and just as she manages to ignore it (probably to do with the fact that it's given her a fairy tale escape from house cleaner and immigrant on Earth to Queen in space) we can almost certainly ignore it (because we only get shown the higher classes and one plucky underdog who is in the higher classes' space).
Overall, Jupiter Ascending is a good film. The ending is quite sweet and the visuals are fun. You'll enjoy spending an afternoon watching it, but I doubt it'll be on anyone's favourites list.
