I'm of two minds on this movie. Saw the IMAX 3D version of it. The sound design is impressive and immersive. There is a lot of IMAX-sized footage in the IMAX version of the film (meaning the entire IMAX screen is filled with visual footage periodically, though is there a rhyme or reason for when it happens, I'm not sure yet). But the overall story wasn't all that great.
The script is dialogue-challenged in terms of it being rather dull and uninspired, which resulted in average acting performances from the main cast, though Michael Sheen chews a lot of scenery in his limited screen-time. The plotline is overly complicated without needing it to be, meaning they go down certain paths, but it isn't meaningful or necessary, making its running time about 20 minutes too long for the story being told. The final act seems to go on forever, and my group was confused at the end.
But, even with the uneven pacing problems, the visuals are quite fun to watch, but it can be a little tiring to watch so much dark/white footage in long stretches.
Should you see it in IMAX 3D? Sure, if you can spare the cash outlay and have an IMAX theater nearby. It's worth seeing once on the IMAX screen for the sheer spectacle and scale of the set design and other interesting vehicle designs.
I give it 2.5 stars or a grade of C+. (A for visuals, but the actual story/acting was so-so).
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