A kid had to face the world in his own animated version and conquer life's biggest monster. ANI (The Harvest) It's as if a child's imagination is a safe haven, a place where the world is a playground for all the possibilities the mind could think of. And even the tight and humble space called home, situated on a busy Metro could not hinder the inquisitive headspace of a young Mithi (played by Zyren Dela Cruz), a boy who accomplishes the day by playing with his colorful toy robots that perform a vital role in his imaginary narrative. With a loving father and a mother that sings him a self-assuring lullaby, Mithi is blissfully unaware of the harsh reality. But life decided to toy with his fate, and Mithi's perfect little world is now showing its cracks, putting his vulnerability to the test and slowly depriving him of his happiness he thought would last forever. And through his eyes, the world suddenly transforms itself into a menacing monster. Set in a lush
"X-Men: Dark Phoenix" Movie Review - Dishearteningly Bad and Boring
Jean Grey was possessed by the Phoenix Force after a space rescue mission. As a result, she became uncontrollably powerful and slowly becomes a danger to the world.
One of the most heartbreaking and beautiful comic arcs in history, and yet for some reason, it was butchered again by its second debut in movies. It's as if Fox or the people behind the writing of this film doesn't care anymore, ignoring character buildup and compelling storytelling in exchange of what seems to be the most soulless and inexplicably boring entry to the X-Men movies.
Remember when the after credits of X-Men: Apocalypsewhen they teased the new and comic-accurate costumes worn by our favorite mutants? Well, screw that because now, they are back with this yellow matching uniforms that looks cheap and limits the overall visual appeal of these characters. Aside from the fact that they made Charles Xavier a selfish fame scumbag that trashes his whole respectful stature that was built from even the first X-Men movie from 2000.
Not only that but they also managed to screw Storm's character by basically making her into this weird ice-cube maker and flashy electric shooting mutant that totally disrespects her comic book origins. There was a funny scene in this film which wasn't supposed to be funny at all but I just couldn't help myself but to notice that Storm, the literal mutant that can control weather, is using an umbrella to protect her from the rain. I guess the writers forgot about that or they just don't give two shits anymore.
Add the fact that the romantic element between Cyclops and Jean Grey which was supposed to be a vital part of the downfall of Jean Grey going into Dark Phoenix mode was poorly developed.
It was just so frustrating that a comic book arc spanning almost 3 years in slow burn development was rushed yet again, yes I'm looking at you X-Men: The Last Stand, in an attempt to take just a piece of that storyline and create something that totally doesn't represent the Phoenix Force and the whole Dark Phoenix Saga itself.
Instead, they made Jean Grey this depressed teenager who was possessed by the Phoenix Force and can't control her powers not until the movie decides that somehow, all she needed is validation and the power of love? Cliche-101.
Because it was so rushed, the repercussions felt nothing. Good thing the actors in these film performed the best that they can. I also thought the visual effects were stunning (bar the horrible CGI makeup for Mystique) and the action sequences on the third part were tight and impressive.
Other than that, this movie sucks the energy and the excitement out of you.
Let's Be Reel
X-Men: Dark Phoenix is the last of the X-Men franchise to be produced under Fox's wings. I thought that it's an absolute missed opportunity from Fox's side that they let this wonderful arc to be just as thin as another powerful mutant rampaging because she can't control her powers.
Maybe if it's 2000 again I'd be impressed, but hey, in a post-Avengers era you would think that the superhero genre will only get better from there. Sadly, X-Men: Dark Phoenix didn't get the memo.
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