Saw this on Saturday morning at a preview screening.
It was okay. As a standalone film it would have just about worked, nothing too ground breaking and too much CGI.
Having just read the book, however, there were a few too many departures from the story. I realise they were trying to slim down events that took place over years in the book to a few days in the film, but the first quest was totally different. And naff imo.
If the film bores you, try spotting all the licensed properties in the background. Or foreground. The main character drives a Doc Brown-ified DeLorean. There's a Firefly class spaceship at one point. The Iron Giant gets a look in. There's a whole scene inspired by The Shining as well. Plus loads of other stuff.
It was okay. As a standalone film it would have just about worked, nothing too ground breaking and too much CGI.
Having just read the book, however, there were a few too many departures from the story. I realise they were trying to slim down events that took place over years in the book to a few days in the film, but the first quest was totally different. And naff imo.
If the film bores you, try spotting all the licensed properties in the background. Or foreground. The main character drives a Doc Brown-ified DeLorean. There's a Firefly class spaceship at one point. The Iron Giant gets a look in. There's a whole scene inspired by The Shining as well. Plus loads of other stuff.
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