Review of Dark Phoenix (2019) by Healingtoolbox — 19 Jul 2019
Better than, less commercial than Apokalips, the last X-men film, not as good as Logan, this is still about as good as superhero movies get. I had a good deal of fun with the final moving train fight sequences.
The villains, Jessica Chastain as Vuk and Ato Essandoh (the black guy) as villain Jones are given more to do than in most films. Both are strong. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Sophie Turner, all perform with admirable conviction and gusto.
Given what Sinmon Kinberg had to go thru to get this made, this speaks volumes for his integrity, perseverance and craft. I agree with James Kendrick of Q Network Film Desk: "It works on its own terms and deserves neither the critical scorn nor audience apathy it has received.
" Not quite a "spiritual movie" taken down by aggressive negative reviewers, this is a good effort likely to rise in estimation in years to come.
This review of Dark Phoenix (2019) was written by Healingtoolbox on 19 Jul 2019.
Dark Phoenix has generally received positive reviews.
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