Dark Tower (2017)
Entering the cinema in anticipation of this film, I had no expectations
whatsoever. Apart from being surprised that it was originally from
Stephen King, a film starring Elba was something you’d expect to be
completely story driven. The lack of advertising for this film feels
like a disservice towards Elba’s acting prowess because after watching
the Dark Tower, Idris Elba for me is the definition of a stoic hero in
terms of his character portrayal. He gives off this sense of nobility
with every action he did on screen.
In terms of film quality, the score, the scenery and its casting decisions were decent to great at best with the visual effects being nothing to laugh at as well. For an alternate reality world, it’s still the same thing you’d expect from a dystopian film especially with all the films that came out recently but it still had enough individuality to set itself apart from the others. The music was great as it really added to the depth of each scene and the kid playing Jake Chambers was decent. Even with Elba’s performance making this film great for me, the films pace really felt off especially considering that it introduced so many concepts without explanation. Even the bonding arc felt rushed and if you see it yourself you’ll understand as well. Walter was a good nemesis for Roland and that’s for certain but the lack of backstory or worldbuilding really hinders a storyline too hard sometimes that we should look at the positive to truly enjoy a film or work of literature.
The film isn’t bad but it’s still pretty good in the end but then again I never even read the novels so I don’t have a point of comparison.
5.5/10 for this film. It’s not a waste of money to watch the film but if you’re saving up for a movie this month wait for IT next week instead. (originally a 6.5)
In terms of film quality, the score, the scenery and its casting decisions were decent to great at best with the visual effects being nothing to laugh at as well. For an alternate reality world, it’s still the same thing you’d expect from a dystopian film especially with all the films that came out recently but it still had enough individuality to set itself apart from the others. The music was great as it really added to the depth of each scene and the kid playing Jake Chambers was decent. Even with Elba’s performance making this film great for me, the films pace really felt off especially considering that it introduced so many concepts without explanation. Even the bonding arc felt rushed and if you see it yourself you’ll understand as well. Walter was a good nemesis for Roland and that’s for certain but the lack of backstory or worldbuilding really hinders a storyline too hard sometimes that we should look at the positive to truly enjoy a film or work of literature.
The film isn’t bad but it’s still pretty good in the end but then again I never even read the novels so I don’t have a point of comparison.
5.5/10 for this film. It’s not a waste of money to watch the film but if you’re saving up for a movie this month wait for IT next week instead. (originally a 6.5)
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