From the director of Godzilla & Rogue One comes a sci-fi action epic that's original, ambitious & visually striking but no amount of impressive world building, allegorical plot or existential themes can make up for what the picture lacks at its foundational core. The Creator starts with plenty of promise but it doesn't take long for the interest to fizzle out, courtesy of its overstuffed narrative, stale characterisation, bland twists, repetitive action & convoluted structure. The script required more fine-tuning, characters needed more depth, and the action consistently lacked momentum. What Gareth Edwards delivers at fraction of a tentpole release budget is nonetheless admirable and though the story has its moments, the film as a whole leaves much to be desired.
Review of The Creator
