In a world where fantasy creatures are real and live alongside humans, Officer Ward is forced to work with an Orc partner in the face of widespread racism. The two are quickly forced to work together when they stumble upon a magical weapon of almost limitless power.
Will Smith (Daryl Ward), Joel Edgerton (Nick Jakoby), Noomi Rapace (Leilah), Edgar Ramirez (Kandomere), Lucy Fry (Tikka), Veronica Ngo (Tien), Alex Meraz (Serafin), Happy Anderson (Montehugh), Dawn Olivieri (Sherri).
Bright launches by showing us the current social climate and racism between humans and non-humans. What it doesn't do is explain this world where fantasy creatures exist alongside humans. Instead the remainder of the film employs a fairly simple plot that seems to have the intent of exposing racial inequality. While that aspect is interesting, it is somewhat lost with the crime action and fantasy aspect.
Acting was enjoyable with Smith delivering both good emotion and humor. Edgerton was enjoyable as well and seemed to work nicely with Smith. Rapace was okay, as was Ramirez. Fry put forth some energy and added to the depth, along was the remainder of the supporting cast.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were solid throughout. CGI and action scenes were nicely done and blended fairly well without taking over the film. Dialogue was okay but could have added more depth with some history and explanations surrounding the prominent racism. Sound and soundtrack were okay.
Bright is a bit confusing in the end. From a racial inequality perspective the film is interesting. And from a sci-fi crime action perspective the film is entertaining. Together however, both stories seem to get a bit lost and the film ends up being only mildly entertaining.
With some nudity, plenty of violence and gore, foul language, and potentially disturbing images, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 1.22.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Crime, Sci-Fi, Crime Action
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Will Smith (Daryl Ward), Joel Edgerton (Nick Jakoby), Noomi Rapace (Leilah), Edgar Ramirez (Kandomere), Lucy Fry (Tikka), Veronica Ngo (Tien), Alex Meraz (Serafin), Happy Anderson (Montehugh), Dawn Olivieri (Sherri).
Bright launches by showing us the current social climate and racism between humans and non-humans. What it doesn't do is explain this world where fantasy creatures exist alongside humans. Instead the remainder of the film employs a fairly simple plot that seems to have the intent of exposing racial inequality. While that aspect is interesting, it is somewhat lost with the crime action and fantasy aspect.
Acting was enjoyable with Smith delivering both good emotion and humor. Edgerton was enjoyable as well and seemed to work nicely with Smith. Rapace was okay, as was Ramirez. Fry put forth some energy and added to the depth, along was the remainder of the supporting cast.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were solid throughout. CGI and action scenes were nicely done and blended fairly well without taking over the film. Dialogue was okay but could have added more depth with some history and explanations surrounding the prominent racism. Sound and soundtrack were okay.
Bright is a bit confusing in the end. From a racial inequality perspective the film is interesting. And from a sci-fi crime action perspective the film is entertaining. Together however, both stories seem to get a bit lost and the film ends up being only mildly entertaining.
With some nudity, plenty of violence and gore, foul language, and potentially disturbing images, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 1.22.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Crime, Sci-Fi, Crime Action
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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