Story and characters are familiar, thin, but the energy of the fight scenes and the narrative flow keep it engaging. Tons of blood helps too.

That rare book that functions both as brilliant cringe-inducing satire, and a really good story with a great central character. Makes revolution feel possible.

Adds the narrative structure of LOST and the visual style of Galactica - and somehow STILL can’t overcome the franchise’s congenital failures of weight and storytelling.

Good creepy atmosphere, building to some great scares. Well-played use of “documentary” footage helps the movie get into your head. Milla’s fab, as always.

“Make no mistake, he said: a true piece of writing is a dangerous thing. It can change your life.”