“Rebel Moon — Part 2: Scargiver” Review: Zack Snyder’s Sequel

“Rebel Moon – Part 2: Scargiver” by Staz Nair and Djimon Hounsou.

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wheat. There is a lot of wheat.

That’s the main takeaway from the second installment of Zack Snyder’s interplanetary space saga. Depending on how you look at this work, seven samurai to Star Wars.The total running time for both Level Moon — Part 2: Scargiver And the first movie runs well over four hours. That’s not surprising, considering that the film includes a sequence in which the characters harvest wheat, which seems longer than most Swedish art films. And I know the setting is supposed to be otherworldly, but given the inclusion of spaceships and technologically advanced weaponry, it’s a bit strange that agriculture hasn’t progressed beyond the scythe. It seems unreasonable. Although very buff performers look very good at handling it.

Such musings are audible in the face of this would-be epic, a continuation of the story of a ragtag group of peasants living on the moon of Welt who are threatened with destruction by an imperialist mother world. Inevitable. Their army, the Empire, is led by Darth Vader, sorry, Admiral Noble (Ed Skrein), who wakes up understandably grumpy after his near-death experience in the previous film.

Meanwhile, the peasants are organized into a fighting force by Luke Skywalker, sorry, Korra (Sofia Boutella), and are joined by the cyborg, Sword of Light-wielding Nemesis (Duna Bey), and the ever-shirtless Talak (Staz Nair). ) has assembled a mercenary team featuring warriors such as ), the burly peasant Gunnar (Michael Huysman), and the former imperial general Titus (Djimon Hounsou). There’s also C-3PO (damn, I mean Jimmy), a highly articulated robot voiced by Anthony Hopkins, who gives his best performance in the movie without coming to set.

If you thought the last installment was all about the build-up, you might be heartbroken to learn that the next one is about even more build-up. However, the pace is a bit faster this time around, leading to an extended fight sequence that makes up almost the second half of the film. That’s hard to tell, though, as Snyder makes heavy use of his trademark slow motion, which makes it feel like a shorter movie if delivered at normal speed.

Its extended preparations include a long ceremony in which many of the heroic characters are presented with awards. (It’s hard to blame Snyder and co-writers Kurt Johnstad and Shea Hatten for this, since the movie itself is highly unlikely to be well-received.) It’s also hard to blame Snyder and co-writers Kurt Johnstad and Shea Hatten for this, since the movie itself is highly unlikely to be well-received.) There is also an extended scene where they are ordered to tell the backstory. It’s presented in the form of flashbacks, like a cinematic speed date.

While the first film was roundly criticized for its lack of memorable dialogue, plot elements, and characters, the film considers Titus singing a heartbreaking lament before going into battle a plus. There’s not much to improve on those aspects unless you (Hounsou does have a surprisingly good voice). All of the actors are practically impeccable with their admirable dedication to their physically demanding roles, and many display toned, muscular physiques that we mere mortals can only dream of. Butera and Skrein are particularly notable in this regard, especially as demonstrated in a gruesome hand-to-hand combat sequence that takes place on an out-of-control spaceship that seems to last for hours (I’m not sure) when it actually isn’t. thing).

In the extended battle scene, level moon The conclusion definitely proves impressive, which is for the best because that’s the raison d’être of this movie. Snyder has displayed enough visual flair and action skill to captivate fans who are devoted enough to sit through the many versions of his films. As with both of these films, Snyder has announced that he will soon deliver R-rated director’s cuts, each approximately three hours long. Some people may be wondering here. Why bother watching these versions that clearly don’t have his full support?