Jupiter Ascending
Where can you even begin with a film like this? It was evident in the initial trailer from what felt like years ago: this is a Wachowski film of grand sci-fi epic-ness, which brings along a certain set of expectations and trepidation. The fact that the film’s release date was pushed back nearly a year, smacked into the dead of winter, can’t be a good sign either, and general audiences will assume the worst. And perhaps they should: Jupiter Ascending is being met with mostly negative reviews, but I was excited enough by the previews and a fan of the genre that there was no question on my attendance. Where do I stand on the film? I’m not a polarized person, evidenced by my ability to ride the fence for extended periods. I came out of Jupiter Ascending neither floored nor disappointed. It was good, not great. It may grow on me though. All the ingredients are there for repeated, enjoyed viewings. My first trepidation was the story, which judging from the previews was going to be akin to a…