I must’ve watched a totally different movie called War Machine than the one the other comment is talking about. Who knows, maybe that’s the case and I really did see another film, because the one I watched was one of those that I wish had gotten a proper theatrical release so I could’ve gone to see it at the cinema.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen action sci-fi that’s purely made to entertain at this level.

There’s no “diversity saves the day” stuff at all. There’s only one woman in the whole movie (who interacts with the protagonist), and she’s not a girlboss, not butch (but she’s not feminine either). She’s bald, but it fits the role perfectly. She’s not going around lecturing or moralizing everyone… and I don’t want to spoil anything, but what happens after she intervenes has nothing to do with her!!!

It’s a really, really good action/sci-fi movie!

I highly recommend it.

Enjoy!

When I sat down to watch this movie, I was fully braced for it to come loaded with all the injected diversity crap, just like the last two Mortal Kombat games where Ed Boon (and his "diverse" dev team) turned the whole thing into what I call Mortal WOKEmbat. Even though I’d read and heard some good things about the movie, I was still super skeptical, so I watched it with really low expectations.

What I got was that weird mix I’ve seen in reviews of other films: there are moments where you’re like “Damn, this is actually really good,” and then others where you start wondering if staring at a blank wall would be a better use of your time. Basically, I’ve learned to watch movies with this calm, apathetic vibe where I just go “Okay, this part’s solid… but that part? Nah.” I won’t get into details because I don’t want to drop spoilers.

The movie has some really impressive special effects. The story is better than the last one, but it’s still not enough to make it a genuinely good movie overall. I was thinking about catching it in theaters and I’m really glad I didn’t, because it’s not completely free from "the message". It’s not shoved down your throat, but it’s still not totally out of the claws of that unnecessary change philosophy either.

Minor spoiler → It feels like a 21st-century movie with 90s-style editing that just didn’t know how to properly wrap things up at the end.

It’s decent if you just want to look at cool effects and colorful lights. Not much more than that.

Okay, I started watching this one with zero expectations, and honestly, it was pretty easy for me to rate it for this site. Right from the beginning, the protagonist kicks off with that heavy moralizing: the classic "this is what you should do, and this is what you shouldn't" stuff you see in militant-style writing that tries to lecture you on how to behave. But the character quickly slams into reality, and that actually made me want to keep watching.

It's not a high-quality movie by any means. It’s got a ton of plot holes, but it’s decent enough to just kick back and kill some time with.

Is it woke? Yeah, it is. But not in that unbearable, preachy, "let me educate you" way. The main character is a messed-up person, and you're not really supposed to identify with him.

As for the quality: This is obviously subjective, but for me it’s a pretty mediocre popcorn flick. Some parts are actually immersive and make you think (if they’d gone deeper with it, it would’ve been way better), and other parts are funny. Though you’re not sure if they meant it to be or not that way. I wouldn’t recommend it because there’s nothing really new or fresh here, but it’s watchable for a one-time viewing.

For fans of the original game

The premise honestly caught my attention, and that's what made me give it a shot, but it's pretty clear this movie was made for a specific audience, and I'm not really one of them.

No woke stuff in there.

It could’ve been a good series

What could’ve been an excellent show, they completely threw it in the trash.

SPOILERS:
They had the perfect casting that any Spider-Man Noir fan could dream of. Nicolas Cage was absolutely perfect for the role. BUT NO: Why give the fans what they actually want when we can shove in "the message" by cramming in a fat “body positive” chick who lectures and moralizes the alpha male of the series, telling him what he can and can’t do????

Like Rings of Power, the Amazon producers decided to pull the same shit again.

Fuck u AMAZON and all the Sony producers who suck three dicks and don’t give a flying fuck about what the fans want.

No. Just no.

Another opportunity thrown under the train

Coming straight from Odenkirk’s production company, I was actually hopeful it wouldn’t be like the last Nobody 2. Once again, you really can’t trust anything in the entertainment world, you gotta watch it yourself.

And just like with the first NOBODY, I thought they’d play it safe and ditch all the woke stuff and DEI bullshit (well, not that the first one was perfect, but it was watchable).
Nope… not even close.

But here’s the thing: the movie starts off promising. The first 20/30 minutes introduce the characters and it feels like it’s gonna be a straight-up dumb action/comedy where they just kill everything that moves. For a few moments it even tries to be that… but then the obvious woke writing kicks in and just ruins the whole thing.

In the end it’s just another completely skippable movie. I was really hoping it wasn't like that. It has its moments buuuut

You’re honestly better off watching any old-school action/comedy classic you’ve been saving for. If you’re in the mood for that kind of vibe, I recommend go do that instead.

A total letdown

The premise is actually really strong: a post-apocalyptic world where a virus killed almost all men, leaving just one guy alive. Could’ve been a fascinating story about society collapsing and rebuilding.
Instead, it’s a total letdown. They ignore the big picture and focus on boring personal dramas, love triangles, and petty bullshit.
The main character is especially awful. They turned him into the dumbest, most unlikeable idiot possible. You root against him from episode one.
On top of that, it’s loaded with heavy-handed woke propaganda. Almost every man is portrayed as garbage or irrelevant, while women are shown as superior. There are constant cheap shots at conservatives and men in general. One scene even had a trans guy saying men “earned” being hated. That was the last straw.

Bad pacing, weak writing, flat acting, and almost zero interesting world-building.

Massive wasted potential. Just another infuriating, preachy show that deserves to be cancelled.

Not worth watching.

Not woke, just a Direct to TV-movie type of film.

That’s it!
I guess by the standards Disney has gotten us used to, that’s what makes it “special” ??? Not been woke and the fact that the story is set before his latest appearances in the other series?

It feels like one of two things: either they originally planned a much longer movie with a huge storyline, but when they looked at the budget they decided to cut all the woke stuff… ooor they’re testing the waters to see if the woke mafia inside the company will tolerate a story where no woman is telling Frank what to do.

Honestly, there’s no way to know for sure. What you can tell is that it feels like a regular TV episode and not even one of the best ones.

The only thing to highlight: it has about 20 minutes of very entertaining action.

That’s all.

Woke Fest

Coming from private producers, I gave it a shot, but man, it’s super woke. I couldn’t even calculate the exact percentage of wokeness because both times I tried to watch it I fell asleep lol. That alone says a lot, not just about how woke it is, but how entertaining it isn’t.

Straight to the point:
There’s a ton of role reversal. Every single male character is portrayed as dumb, useless, or straight-up incompetent, and they all get humiliated or put down by a woman or some feminine figure. The oldest daughter’s dialogues are clearly written by a militant activist (or a whole team of them), because she’s the only one dropping feminism comments left and right (at least in what I managed to watch).

That’s pretty much it. I can’t say much more because I don’t think I got past the 30-minute mark. And honestly, in any normal commercial movie of this length, they would’ve already given you the full plot by then.

Interesting premise, woke production

After watching the first two full seasons, I can say the series has a really interesting premise that can hook people who like this genre, but everything gets handled and resolved through a woke lens.

To be clear about the kind of wokeness we're talking about: the very first episode (honestly, the first 20 minutes) is the ultimate test of tolerance. Right from the start, you can see how they portray white men, people of color, homosexuality, and women in positions of power making all the big decisions.

In my case, the first time I tried watching it I couldn’t stand how woke it was and dropped it. What made me give it a second chance were some random clips I saw on social media and ads that looked pretty interesting.
So, after checking the comments here and already knowing it was woke, I decided to try it again more out of curiosity about the premise than anything else. Now that I’ve finished both seasons and even rewatched some episodes, I’m raising the bar for wokeness. Just so you get an idea: it’s a Canadian production but everything is tied to the United States, so that already tells you the flavor of wokeness you’re getting.

Now, is it entertaining?
Yeah, if you enjoyed the later seasons of The Walking Dead when it turned into a soap opera where they waste time talking about their feelings. Here it feels like the emotional scenes are overdone and unnecessary, even if the script tries to justify them.

And finally:
Does the wokeness ruin it? I think that’s where they’re gonna fuck it up. Honestly, this isn’t the first woke series I’ve started, but I usually end up dropping them because the political messaging ruins everything. In this case it’s different. What’s actually starting to hurt the story is how you can tell the writers are fighting with each other. They contradict themselves from one episode to the next, making some things feel stupid or pointless. And I’m not even talking about the woke stuff. The problem is that the show isn’t based on any book or existing material, so a lot of it feels like it was written “on the go.” That leaves you wondering: Are they gonna screw me over like they did with Lost, Game of Thrones, or those other series where you invest a ton of time only to get a shit ending? Or do they actually have a real plan from beginning to end?

P.S.:
A couple of warnings for those who, like me, are drawn to the premise and want to know if it’s actually worth watching.

1- For the purposes of this site, I’ll be upfront: it’s very woke. The male lead who plays the Sheriff (who’s actually a really good actor, and the acting in general is solid) ends up getting kinda sidelined or belittled by female characters. Even when it’s not super forced, his actions are often reinforced or validated by something a woman says → which doesn’t really reflect reality.

SPOILER ALERT:

2- From the very beginning there’s a Karen-type character with tomboy vibes who’s the head of a communist organization that’s keeping the town divided (or at least that’s what they make you believe in the first episode). By the middle of season 2, she fully turns into this matriarch who struts around like she’s got a massive dick swinging in every single scene.

SAFE TO READ:

3- Lastly, I did a bit of digging and it looks like the show is already confirmed to end with a 5th season. Whether it sticks the landing is far from guaranteed though it’s from the same producers as Lost, and nowadays all their projects are packed with militant activist types. So yeah, that’s something to keep in mind.

Hope this helps.