I just watched Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, and realised I never blogged about the first movie, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire.
I have to say this movie made me realised that Zack Snyder is one of my favourite directors. His movies are spectacular and Rebel Moon, to me, is an instant classic!
Part One: A Child of Fire
The storyline goes like this:
When a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival.
Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Mother World, Kora assembles a small band of warriors – outsiders, insurgents, peasants and orphans of war from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge. As the shadow of an entire Realm bears down on the unlikeliest of moons, a battle over the fate of a galaxy is waged, and in the process, a new army of heroes is formed.
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Part Two: The Scargiver
Kora and surviving warriors prepare to defend Veldt, their new home, alongside its people against the Realm. The warriors face their pasts, revealing their motivations before the Realm’s forces arrive to crush the growing rebellion.
I gotta say the story here is a bit too fantastic (a single village against a galactic empire) but is a science fiction film… Regardless, the cast is perfect!
In short, Rebel Moon parts 1 and 2 are a visual feast for sci-fi enthusiasts, with Snyder’s distinctive style evident throughout. While the storytelling doesn’t always hit the mark, the films offer enough spectacle and character moments to warrant a watch.
The series might not convert skeptics, but it will certainly entertain those willing to embark on this interstellar journey and I cannot wait for Part 3!
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