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Rating: 8/10 (18 September 2019)

It seems that most the people that dislike this movie are fans of the original. The original, overacted, laughably effects-driven, mess of a story. This movie, with a well structured plot, crushing effects, and a cast and score to back a true epic, makes for a great visual journey. Sure, the dialogue is cringe-worthy at times, but it's an action flick.
Mads Mikkelson is a treat to behold, wherever he is. His role as Drago is no different, but he always seemed to be the party I was fixated upon during any battle sequence. Every new CG element, mostly the different special characters, was an opportunity for the cinematography to shine through, and every time, it's a smart, quick visual style, but not so fast that it loses the viewer.
In short, the original doesn't just suffer for the effects of the time, it suffers from storytelling issues. This remake is a way of taking something that was loved undeservingly and making it to be something worth numerous viewings.