A Pretty Good Looking Mess: Gemini Man Movie Review
Gemini Man, by Ang Lee, is one of the most visually ambitious films ever created. The use of CGI is unlike any movie I have ever seen. This film may look good, but other than that, the film does not offer much. I will give my pros and cons of the film, Gemini Man ,with my overall score at the end.
Pro: The Visual Effects
The use of CGI in the film is very very good. This film was made for IMAX and 3D movie theaters. This film did not look like a prototypical action movie, with high explosives, but instead, it focuses on the different settings. But the big question, going into the movie, was how are they going to pull off a CGI enhanced young Henry (Will Smith)? Honestly, the CGI was noticeable, but it was not a distraction. The CGI looked like it was Smith 25 years ago.
Con: The characters
I wanted to care about the characters, but I just did not. The main character, the older version of Henry, had the best character depth, but he is not the problem. The problem is everyone else. I just did not feel any type of emotional connection to the characters. The antagonist, Clay, was a bland bad guy that could have been better, but I just did not see him enough. Danny and Baron, played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Benedict Wong, were both characters that did not add much to the story. Baron added laughs for comedic breaks, but nothing besides that. Danny acted as if she were a student shadowing a professional.
Pro: Will Smith
Will Smith continues to have great performances. He shines in the movie with his charisma and delivery during the dramatic scenes. He played two people and I felt as if it were two different actors. He made me care about the two Henrys and their stories.
Con: The Story
I hate to say it but the story is just not good. It is a mess. I felt like I was watching a sequel and I had not seen the first one. There were so many characters it was hard to keep up. There were details that I thought were important, like the spade tattoo, which really didn't mean anything. The character relationships just felt rushed, which caused awkward interactions between them. I just wish the film could have been more concise or made longer to make more sense to the audience.
Overall: 6.8 out of 10
Pro: The Visual Effects
The use of CGI in the film is very very good. This film was made for IMAX and 3D movie theaters. This film did not look like a prototypical action movie, with high explosives, but instead, it focuses on the different settings. But the big question, going into the movie, was how are they going to pull off a CGI enhanced young Henry (Will Smith)? Honestly, the CGI was noticeable, but it was not a distraction. The CGI looked like it was Smith 25 years ago.
Con: The characters
I wanted to care about the characters, but I just did not. The main character, the older version of Henry, had the best character depth, but he is not the problem. The problem is everyone else. I just did not feel any type of emotional connection to the characters. The antagonist, Clay, was a bland bad guy that could have been better, but I just did not see him enough. Danny and Baron, played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Benedict Wong, were both characters that did not add much to the story. Baron added laughs for comedic breaks, but nothing besides that. Danny acted as if she were a student shadowing a professional.
Pro: Will Smith
Will Smith continues to have great performances. He shines in the movie with his charisma and delivery during the dramatic scenes. He played two people and I felt as if it were two different actors. He made me care about the two Henrys and their stories.
Con: The Story
I hate to say it but the story is just not good. It is a mess. I felt like I was watching a sequel and I had not seen the first one. There were so many characters it was hard to keep up. There were details that I thought were important, like the spade tattoo, which really didn't mean anything. The character relationships just felt rushed, which caused awkward interactions between them. I just wish the film could have been more concise or made longer to make more sense to the audience.
Overall: 6.8 out of 10
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