Directed by: Cedric Nicolas Troyan
Written by: Evan Spiliotopoulos, Craig Mazin, & Evan Daugherty (characters)
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron, & Emily Blunt
Prequel to Snow White and the Huntsman, Eric (Hemsworth) and Sara (Chastain) were taken as children to become Huntsman to the Ice Queen, Freya (Blunt). There is only one rule in her kingdom and it is not to love. When Eric and Sara decide to run off together, Freya kills Sara and Eric leaves devastated. Seven years later (sequel now), Eric is sought out to find Queen Freya's sister Ravenna's (Theron) mirror. In his quest, Eric finds more than just the mirror.
I saw this film twice. The first time, the person I went with was adamant that this was 5 popcorns. But it just didn't feel like it, but I couldn't figure out why. So I saw it again, but with a different person. The second person felt like it is a strong 4, maybe 4 1/2.
Anyway, my two reasons behind my 4 popcorns are as follows:
1) The acting is great. Everyone did a fabulous job, especially Emily Blunt, mostly because it is hard to hold your own when acting with Theron. But what got me is Chastain's acting. It is too good. This isn't The Martian. Throughout the story, it is hard to figure her out, what her motives are. (It's hard to explain without giving spoilers.) But then again, maybe it should be too hard to figure out her motives; perhaps that's the whole point.
2) This film has everything: romance, war, drama, action, and humor. And surprisingly, it flows well together. But the ending is predictable. I am expecting a sequel though, it's pretty obvious there will be one.
Other than that, I didn't see any huge technical errors. There are some errors with continuity that is mostly in the makeup, hair, and costume department, but they didn't impact the film. I still say that it is a great film, much better than the first, but it isn't 5 popcorns worthy. 4 popcorns.
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