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over 3 years ago

The New Mutants

a review by Kamurai

Surprisingly great watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend.

My expectations of this one were rock bottom: I honestly didn't think much of the trailer. I thought they were ruining "The New Warriors", my mistake, and I didn't realize they gender bent a character I was already familiar with. (Moonstar is basically another guy character from "The Initiative" in Marvel Comcs)

What is really interesting, and NEVER ADDRESSED is what the facility is, who runs it, and what the point is. There just aren't answers to be had so simply during an uprising. Honestly worst part of the movie, but unless you're paying too much attention, you probably won't even notice.

The characters are deceptively interesting, to the point where I was actually surprised at certain points, but they are what makes the movie. The discovery of the characters, they're evolution as a team, and their personal struggles are what makes the movie great.

It is also FILLED with action after a certain point, beautifully rendered and weighted combat with something somewhat meaningful behind it.

If you're into super powered action on any level, then give this a watch.