Movie that could have given so much, but failed to deliver.

Rating: 6/10 (4 April 2011)

After seeing the trailer and previous Zack Snyder films, I was really looking forward to this picture. The first 10 minutes were amazing and I felt, that premises for a great movie was set. However after leaving the theater, I have to say that I was having mixed feelings.
Plot itself was quite easy and hopefully you have already read the synopsis, so I won't rewrite it. I can't say that there was anything particularly wrong with it, however I kept having the feeling, that firstly, they would have worked much better as short films, secondly all the episodes have already been used in other pictures as Batman Begins, All Quiet On Western Front and Lord Of The Rings. Storywise I was constantly waiting for something more, something what was just handing in the air, but never delivered. Thirdly, the characters never grew to their full potential. We didn't learn anything about Blondie, Amber, Blue and Dr. Gorski. Rockets and Sweet Peas background felt also incomplete. What I want to say, was that I never got the chance to grow into any of the charters.
On the other hand, visuals and soundtrack were solid. Zack Snyder knows how to manipulate the picture and bring every single detail to our attention. CGI and camera-work were great and unforgettable. Even if you did not know who was the director, colors and eerie atmosphere definitely had Snyders signature on it. Soundtrack was great and considering that music played a big role in the movie, was well chosen. In addition, bound with visuals, soundtrack created a memorable world. All in all, unfortunately this movie will be remembered by its visuals just like 300. Like my friend said, it was like a meal, that looked delicious, but lacked the taste.