A weak script holds back a capable cast in this uneven X-Men finale.
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Critic consensus
Critical reception for Dark Phoenix is largely negative, with most reviewers finding the film a disappointing conclusion to the X-Men series. The cast, particularly Sophie Turner, and the special effects receive occasional acknowledgment, though even these are noted with reservations. The screenplay and script are the most consistent targets of criticism, with reviewers citing clunky dialogue, inept scripting, and a failure to do justice to its characters. A minority of critics suggest the film has some redeeming qualities if approached with an open mind, but the overall consensus leans toward letdown.
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On second thoughts, this might not be the best VFX you have seen in a while but it blends perfectly well with the tonality of Dark Phoenix. There is a lot to cheer for in X-Men: Dark Phoenix but give it a chance with an open mind.
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The weak screenplay and script weigh down the characters with some clunky dialogue. Despite good performances, 'Dark Phoenix' is a letdown for several reasons, least of all because the female characters in this film take prominence, and they deserve better. So do we.
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Dark Phoenix having so much going for it, it does feel drab, and less attention-grabbing!
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ven Sophie Turner cannot save this trainwreck...
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Sophie Turner stars in a lousy film that spits on the memory of the X-Men; dispassionately performed, ineptly scripted and gratingly scored.
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Good looking cast and some visceral special effects prop up the seventh and final installment of the X-Men series
Credits
James McAvoyCharles Xavier / Professor X
Nicholas HoultHank McCoy / Beast
Tye SheridanScott Summers / Cyclops
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Jessica ChastainLilandra Neramani
Kodi Smit-McPheeKurt Wagner / Nightcrawler
Jennifer LawrenceRaven Darkholme / Mystique
Scott ShepherdDr. John Grey
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