Originally envisioned as a Star Wars spin-off, Zack Snyder's latest Netflix movie, 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire', crash-landed into the streaming universe after a limited run in theatres, with the sequel already twinkling in the distant Spring of 2024. The film is a mixture of classics like Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai', 'Heavy Metal, Dune, and, of course, the inescapable gravitational pull of 'Star Wars'.

A tranquil settlement on the fringe of a remote moon faces the threat of annihilation by the forces of a despotic regime. And a band of rebels throw themselves headfirst into the line of fire to thwart the evil empire. Enter Kora, portrayed by Sofia Boutella, a mysterious figure who's been lurking among the locals and emerges as the settlement's unlikely saviour, embarking on a quest to recruit a ragtag team of fighters, joined by Michiel Huisman’s Gunnar.

Their aim is to unite not just by their shared disdain for the empire, but by their personal quests for redemption and revenge. As the dark shadow of the Realm looms over this unassuming moon, what unfolds is a galactic David vs. Goliath showdown. The stakes? Nothing less than the destiny of a galaxy.

It’s an ambitious space saga, no doubt, but one that might leave you feeling like you’ve journeyed through these stars before. And in this video, we’re going to explore the story, its characters, the lore behind the universe, concluding with why it ended up being such a disappointment.

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