Does naked skin and a lot of blood make a better movie?
Zack Snyder is back with a vengeance! After the predominantly negative reviews of his space epic "Rebel Moon," the 58-year-old is now releasing two Director's Cuts. A longer runtime, more nudity, and splattering blood are meant to save the day.
It was supposed to be a "Star Wars" for Netflix, a space epic like no other. Perhaps a franchise that could be milked like the George Lucas universe for years to come. But what the streaming world got from Zack Snyder's vision of a space opera was a disappointment for many: wooden characters, an over-the-top aesthetic, and a story that couldn't have been more clichéd.
But Zack Snyder is not one to give up easily. The "Watchmen" director is back. The "Rebel Moon - Director's Cuts" promise plenty of nudity, splattering blood, and an enormous runtime. However, even this "Rebel Moon" is light-years away from the hoped-for Snyder masterpiece. It should be noted, though, that the film now fits better into the overall work of the polarizing director.
A detailed review of "Rebel Moon - Director's Cut" by Ronny Rüsch and Axel Max - now in a new episode of the ntv podcast "Oscars & Himbeeren." Also included: the anime film "The First Slam Dunk," the thriller "The Royal Hotel," and the science fiction action film "Planet of the Apes: New Kingdom."
Zack Snyder hopes that the additional content in the Director's Cuts of "Rebel Moon," including a longer runtime, more nudity, and increased violence, will improve the film's reception. Despite these changes, "Rebel Moon" still falls short of being a Snyder masterpiece, but it better aligns with his overall style as a director.
