Basically a cult classic with perhaps not original ideas but a brilliant and fun execution

Rating: 8/10 (16 April 2020)

Granted the story might not be the most original of the genre, granted the costume, setting, props and character designs might reminisce very uncannily to other masterpieces like Star Wars, Blade runner and Die Hard; granted the story might have plot holes and inconsistencies opting for the most flashy, aesthetically-pleasing action or set up scene; but the movie is sort of self-aware of it and once you realise this was the idea of a 16 year-old, actually impressive in execution.
There's really nothing else to discuss, the movie is fun, very creatively designed and with engaging characters. The movie draws from genres of sci-fi in its world, spaceship and props designs; a bit of western in terms of show-downs, dialogue and character subplots; and finally the second half of the movie is a buddy cop movie with John Mclaine and his 90s-stapled african-american funny side kick. THe movie is pure entertainment and might lack a little more depth to its backstory as it does an incredible time jump at the beginning without explaining anything that happened in between. It seemed as a half-baked idea that deserved more development but it was ready enough to make a first splashing blockbuster with an engaging story and surprising CGI and practical effects that hold well the test of time.