Dark Phoenix concludes the Fox’s X-Men franchise on a fairly uneventful note, bringing very little new to the table of a story the series has told once before. Decent acting, a satisfying third acting and a more focused narrative overall are the only things that save the film from being a complete bust for X-Men fans.
Ma is a showcase of its star’s acting talent, but unfortunately brings nothing new to the oversaturated genre. The result is a film with a charismatic lead that is far too talented for this predictable and retreaded horror plot.
In her first outing as director. Olivia Wilde does a serviceable job with this coming of age story with excellent performances and beautifully written story with a bond between two friends at its core.
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