This movie is not "the Matrix" and it doesn't have to be. This could have been a great popcorn movie. But the biggest problem here is Mila Kunis' performance. In a short period of time her character undergoes irrational changes. Mila Kunis, the actress reacts at these moments as if here favorite perfume is not for sale anymore.
We have to believe the characters within the context of a story (these are not my words).Even if the character is underdeveloped or relies heavily on effects. Her character is the backbone of the story. Usually if a character has to convince you what she/he is, the shortcomings of the actor are aided by the fact that he can do extraordinary things, like Keanu Reeves in the Matrix, or Chris Hemsworth in Thor. But Mila Kunis character is not aided by effects or choreography. She has to make a difference with here acting skills. She could not convince me that Earth's faith is in her hands.
For instance Gloria Fosters character in Matrix is underdeveloped. She represents something that is just irrational to grasp. But you knew in that instant that she was the Oracle. She has nothing to aid her in the believability of her character, no effects, just cookies. And yet you believe she is something more. She makes you forget the shortcomings in the writing of her character You can say the same of Linda Hamiltons character in "the Terminator". For me here performance makes the story believable. You know she is part of something bigger. What if Linda Hamilton's character was played by Mila Kunis, Terminator would be just a movie with a nice concept. Nobody would notice the other characters, because their wouldn't be a connection with the main character. Just like in "Jupiter ascending".
We have to believe the characters within the context of a story (these are not my words).Even if the character is underdeveloped or relies heavily on effects. Her character is the backbone of the story. Usually if a character has to convince you what she/he is, the shortcomings of the actor are aided by the fact that he can do extraordinary things, like Keanu Reeves in the Matrix, or Chris Hemsworth in Thor. But Mila Kunis character is not aided by effects or choreography. She has to make a difference with here acting skills. She could not convince me that Earth's faith is in her hands.
For instance Gloria Fosters character in Matrix is underdeveloped. She represents something that is just irrational to grasp. But you knew in that instant that she was the Oracle. She has nothing to aid her in the believability of her character, no effects, just cookies. And yet you believe she is something more. She makes you forget the shortcomings in the writing of her character You can say the same of Linda Hamiltons character in "the Terminator". For me here performance makes the story believable. You know she is part of something bigger. What if Linda Hamilton's character was played by Mila Kunis, Terminator would be just a movie with a nice concept. Nobody would notice the other characters, because their wouldn't be a connection with the main character. Just like in "Jupiter ascending".