POSITIVES…
The opening 10 minutes which sets up the tone, premise, that includes a huge exposition dump, and a small action scene, was pretty good. It’s the first sign that this is an entertaining movie.
Dylan O’Brien carries this movie really well. Self-deprecating humor, charming innocent demeanor, and his voice over monologues.
Monster encounters, and the monster designs! Fun stuff.
The dog! Gotta love the dog!
Good supporting cast, which includes Michael Rooker, Ariana Greenblatt, Jessica Henwick, and Melanie Zanetti.
There are some really good set pieces here of interactions, encounters, action, and montages, that I really enjoyed.
Liked the jokes and the light-hearted self-aware nature of the whole thing.
It’s always appreciated when there’s an apocalypse type movie that isn’t always dramatically dreary and depressing.
NEGATIVES…
If you’re tired of apocalypse movies, and the cliches and plot tropes that usually come with them, then I don’t necessarily think this would change your mind.
Some plot conveniences? Sure.
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