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But Im tired of these summer movies where we have to turn our brains off to be able to sit still for two hours. Im tired of paying $10 a pop to get insulted, even if it looks nice while theyre doing it. And so, for that reason, I say thank god for David Twohy and this film, because this ones guilt-free, folks. This is a big giant SF action film that has a simple but interesting story, a whole fistful of characters I liked, and that builds to an unexpected ending that floored me and left me rabid for whatever comes next.
One of the first things that jumps out at me is the way Twohy distinguishes himself from the pack as far as big-budget filmmakers are concerned right now. The guy has taste, and it is reflected in every single choice made by his collaborators on the film. Cinematographer Hugh Johnson (G.I. JANE, WHITE SQUALL) has a fantastic eye, and his work with Twohy really classes the material up. Holger Gross, the production designer behind STARGATE, has helped Twohy fully realize not one, not two, but at least four different planets, and each one has something about it that makes it interesting and worth watching. And Grame Revell, whose work as a composer is always hit and miss with me, delivers a great score here, building off his PITCH BLACK themes even as he gives epic support to the imagery.
But Im tired of these summer movies where we have to turn our brains off to be able to sit still for two hours. Im tired of paying $10 a pop to get insulted, even if it looks nice while theyre doing it. And so, for that reason, I say thank god for David Twohy and this film, because this ones guilt-free, folks. This is a big giant SF action film that has a simple but interesting story, a whole fistful of characters I liked, and that builds to an unexpected ending that floored me and left me rabid for whatever comes next.
One of the first things that jumps out at me is the way Twohy distinguishes himself from the pack as far as big-budget filmmakers are concerned right now. The guy has taste, and it is reflected in every single choice made by his collaborators on the film. Cinematographer Hugh Johnson (G.I. JANE, WHITE SQUALL) has a fantastic eye, and his work with Twohy really classes the material up. Holger Gross, the production designer behind STARGATE, has helped Twohy fully realize not one, not two, but at least four different planets, and each one has something about it that makes it interesting and worth watching. And Grame Revell, whose work as a composer is always hit and miss with me, delivers a great score here, building off his PITCH BLACK themes even as he gives epic support to the imagery.
