Flawed but compelling

Rating: 8/10 (29 August 2018)

This is a must see for all sci fi fans. Not because it is brilliant, which it could have been, but is ultimately flawed. It is a must see because it pushes the boundaries on what sci fi is...(as did movies like 'under the skin'). It is flawed because it is ultimately lacks, at times, the authority, credibility and conviction that makes a movie great. It is unfortunately weak in parts (rather than tell you where, watch it and make you own judgements) and to be honest, I have a love/hate relationship with Natalie Portman. Beautiful yes but I struggle with her acting. On the flip side, the final scene in the 'shimmer' is extra-ordinary and groundbreaking. As is the soundtrack from Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow - just brilliant. Don't miss out on getting yourself a copy on vinyl.