This is a good enough movie, ignore grumpy detractors who simply wish it was Star Wars New Hope or Harry Potter from the pre-racist days. That ship sailed, folks.
The movie has a new concept which is rare enough, and the special effects were genuinely special and not overwhelming. And actually very pretty. The story concept and world building ideas were good enough that I'd like to see more from the settlement of this New World.
However, because the books were much longer, detailed and likely had much more convoluted plot lines, many things were simplified, left out, or otherwise shifted around so there would be a complete enough movie that nonreaders could still enjoy. I state the obvious because it is clear many reviewers don't understand the difference in the abilities of a book v movie to convey length and breadth of meaning. From this aspect the movie has succeeded admirably.
Very watchable, and Tom has been working out, so it's got that going for it too.
The movie has a new concept which is rare enough, and the special effects were genuinely special and not overwhelming. And actually very pretty. The story concept and world building ideas were good enough that I'd like to see more from the settlement of this New World.
However, because the books were much longer, detailed and likely had much more convoluted plot lines, many things were simplified, left out, or otherwise shifted around so there would be a complete enough movie that nonreaders could still enjoy. I state the obvious because it is clear many reviewers don't understand the difference in the abilities of a book v movie to convey length and breadth of meaning. From this aspect the movie has succeeded admirably.
Very watchable, and Tom has been working out, so it's got that going for it too.