I tried so hard to finish the movie and not to fall asleep, and in the end it proves to be a wrong decision....what a movie...with a beginning but no twist, climax and end.

On paper, this should have been a terrific science fiction adventure. It has a sizable budget, an impressive cast, interesting world-building, and plenty of visual spectacle. Unfortunately, it never comes together into a coherent story. The film jumps from post-apocalyptic adventure to science fiction to religious allegory, never spending enough time developing any one idea before moving on to the next. The plot quickly becomes messy and confusing, and by the time the abrupt ending arrives, it feels like the movie simply gave up rather than reaching a satisfying conclusion. Visually, there’s plenty to admire. The dystopian vision of Russia contrasts nicely with the bustling New York City of the future, and the CGI, explosions, and production design create plenty of eye candy. If you switch off your brain and simply enjoy Vin Diesel doing his best bargain-bin John Wick impression, there’s enough action to stay entertained. I also enjoyed the chemistry between Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, and Mélanie Thierry, who make the most of the material they’re given. Ironically, I watched this right after Doomsday, and the similarities were hard to ignore. Both are expensive-looking 2008 sci-fi films filled with recognizable actors, impressive visuals, and ambitious ideas, yet neither delivers a memorable story. In both cases, I couldn’t shake the feeling that the filmmakers tried to cram too many concepts into a single movie. This could have been so much more. Instead, it’s an overstuffed spectacle that’s enjoyable in the moment but ultimately easy to forget.

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Couldn't finish it... I tried but after 45 min it was still boring