Captivating

Rating: 9/10 (8 December 2019)

This is not hyperbole, it may be one of the greatest movies I've ever seen. I am a Cinematic arts student at Central Michigan university, and this film displays everything we're taught to look for.
The sound effects are enthralling and the music is excellent as well.
The plot is one that's easy to understand (especially for the Si-Fi genre), but the story is told in such a way that makes you unable to look away.
The characterization was done with great detail, although I would have liked more from Dr. Ventress, and the acting was perfectly executed.
The visual effects are probably the crowning achievement of this film. They must be seen to be appreciated.
The directing and editing was done so well that the movie was able to make time jumps without losing the viewer in slightest.
The themes and symbols (duplication, reflection, growth, destruction, mutation) that were present in the film never overshadowed the story, but only added to the drama and suspense of the experience.
The dialogue was mostly believable, except at times during the character breakdowns. But the messages the characters sent were genuine and believable in such a way that one could insert themselves into the story.
TLDR: Incredibly suspenseful. Terrifying, but not enough to make me want to look away. Almost perfectly complete film.