After the trailer, I was really looking forward to the film and hoping to be served a new franchise a la Lord of the Rings. In fact, during the film I was already wondering what people thought of it. The film really has everything that is criticised in other films. No proper character introduction, far too little plot blown up over far too much time, far too much CGI, thanks to the colours every camera shot looks the same, and in general the film is missing depth at the back and front.
When I was finally allowed to leave the cinema after what felt like an eternity, I didn't care at all how the story continued. The only interesting character in my eyes was portrayed by Jason Momoa and at the latest in the scene when he sneaks up on enemies from behind and then roars loudly before attacking, this character was too cheesy and stupid for me.
The soundtrack also seemed forcedly epic to me, it was just loud and a mixture of stomping and 1001 Nights. With the soundtrack, however, I still understand that someone might enjoy it. Maybe someone who has read the books and for whom pictures are enough background information will enjoy the film. For me, however, this is a really trivial piece of film with a lack of characterisation and a plot that would just about suffice for a less deep short film.
If I want to see great pictures (without CGI) and with at least the same plot density, unfortunately any animal documentary serves this purpose better.
When I was finally allowed to leave the cinema after what felt like an eternity, I didn't care at all how the story continued. The only interesting character in my eyes was portrayed by Jason Momoa and at the latest in the scene when he sneaks up on enemies from behind and then roars loudly before attacking, this character was too cheesy and stupid for me.
The soundtrack also seemed forcedly epic to me, it was just loud and a mixture of stomping and 1001 Nights. With the soundtrack, however, I still understand that someone might enjoy it. Maybe someone who has read the books and for whom pictures are enough background information will enjoy the film. For me, however, this is a really trivial piece of film with a lack of characterisation and a plot that would just about suffice for a less deep short film.
If I want to see great pictures (without CGI) and with at least the same plot density, unfortunately any animal documentary serves this purpose better.