 Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken—not as 'messy' as Madam Web—starts fairly well. Then one starts to see a cliched and poorly written script, which is partially forgiven due to a fairly good portrayal. Then the conclusion comes with its battle scene and the question becomes "That's it?" and the film's faults come rushing toward one like incoming tide. The latter part of the film feels like a fast track to allow her to meet the villain and take it down...it seems almost like boredom sets in and 'Let's just get it over with' rules the rest of the movie. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A female kraken, like any other teenager, lives with parents and a sibling on land. But when she gets into the ocean for the first time, she becomes a full fledged kraken and she has to figure out what to do next. Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Kirk DeMicco and Co-Director Faryn Pearl for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Mike Mitchell for making the film possible. Cast includes Jane Fonda, Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Colman Domingo, Blue Chapman, Will Forte, Liza Koshy, Ramona Young, and Eduardo Franco.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Maybe. It's messy with a story that falls apart little by little until there's nothing left. The concluding scenes do not even try for the gold medal. This movie comes with very little to recommend for buying the ticket or expending the time to watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers |
