Jupiter Ascending
2015 · Directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Original language: English
- science fiction
- fantasy
- action
The story
In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty…
What it’s like
Gleaming, overlit space opera: sweeping wide shots of gilded spires, vast cloud-banked skylines and ornate starships framed like cathedrals, with bright, saturated palettes of gold, teal and chrome and the sharp, glossy sheen of digital cinematography. Anti-gravity chases unfold in fast, kinetic camera moves, and the sound design is big and busy, swelling orchestral scores layered over whooshing engines and roaring creature effects. The vibe is earnest, sumptuous and a little giddy, with bursts of wonder that shade into operatic excess, best for a weekend afternoon when you want a lavish escape rather than something tight or subtle. The pacing is brisk and eventful, with a fairy-tale rhythm, and the emotional register stays warm and romantic, following a working-class woman who slowly grows into her own sense of worth and a tender, unlikely bond with a genetically engineered soldier. Violence is frequent and action-driven, with gunfights, crashes and bloody but bloodless-looking battle sequences; there is some peril and menace, a brief sexual innuendo, and no gore to speak of. It suits viewers who love grand, colourful sci-fi spectacle and romantic adventure, and who don't mind a loud, unabashedly big-hearted tone.
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