Review of Jupiter Ascending (2015) by Vangerdahast — 06 Feb 2015

Obviously awful reviews were the deterrent. I went in expecting poor pacing, a shallow story, & terrible writing yet a plethora of relevant characters, good world-building, and a landscape inviting future adventures had successfully been established; as well as the pluses eclipsing the negatives.

I enjoyed some of the tech & templates coming straight out of the RPG Shadowrun w/ a less campy Flash Gordon but less serious than the Matrix execution. The identity of the movie made a bumpy ride, but it always recovered.

I whole-heartedly recommend Jupiter Ascending & believe a lot of lazy or cowardly bloggers/reviewers passed on forgivable negatives like wildfire. Frame of mind is always crucial going into a movie.

I think going in w/ a purpose, to enjoy a space opera, expecting the worst will allow you to enjoy Jupiter to the fullest. The mistakes made with this one should pave the way for an even better sequel, which I look forward to.