The New Mutants

2020 • 94 хвіліны

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In this terrifying, action-fueled film based on the MARVEL comic series, five young people who demonstrate special powers are brought to a secret institution to undergo treatments they are told will cure them of the dangers of their powers. Included are Danielle Moonstar aka Mirage (Blu Hunt), who creates illusions from other people's fears; Rahne Sinclair (Maisie Williams), who transforms into the werewolf Wolfsbane; Sam Guthrie (Charlie Heaton), who, as Cannonball, can fly at jet speeds protected by a force field; Roberto da Costa aka Sunspot (Henry Zaga), who absorbs and channels solar power; and Illyana Rasputin aka Magik (Anya Taylor-Joy). The younger sister of Colossus, Magik becomes encased in armor at will and wields a soulsword that amplifies her multiple superhuman and psychic abilities. Invited by Dr. Cecilia Reyes (Alice Braga) to share their stories about when their powers first manifested, the five "patients" come to understand that they are in a class of people called mutants, who have historically been marginalized and feared. As they relive their origin stories, their memories seem to turn into terrifying realities. Soon, they question what is real and what isn't, and it becomes clear that the institution isn't what it seems. Now the question is - why are they being held captive? And who is trying to destroy them? The tension and horror mount in this white-knuckle thrill ride directed by Josh Boone and co-written by Boone and Knate Lee.

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For the most part the acting is fine, but the script gives the actors very little to work with that isn't a cliche or a trope. The story is paper thin and about halfway into the movie you'll be looking at your watch and wondering when something/anything is going to happen. The visual effects are well done but, in the absence of characters that you care about or an engaging story, they're just some pretty visuals. I kind of feel bad for the cast because they were wasted on this screenplay.

I liked this film. It's a X-men universe film so don't expect the most profound script or acting, but it is not as bad as many have reviewed here. The special effects are good and don't disappoint, and as a niche story (think like Rebel One in the SWU) it is a perfectly enjoyable B-grade movie. And just a little bit scary/creepy too.

A large number of negative reviews - true, but please consider that one must spend years in training, to become someone truly great and, we all have to start somewhere to hone our craft. Please give these kids a fair chance.