Jupiter Ascending (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD UltraViolet Combo Pack)
SYNOPSIS:
Jupiter Jones (Kunis) was born under a night sky, with signs predicting that she was destined for great things. Now grown, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to the cold reality of a job cleaning other people’s houses and an endless run of bad breaks. Only when Caine (Tatum), a genetically engineered ex-military hunter, arrives on Earth to track her down does Jupiter begin to glimpse the fate that has been waiting for her all along—her genetic signature marks her as next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos.
REVIEW:
Mila Kunis plays Jupiter Jones, a humble housecleaner from a close-knit family of immigrants. Somehow, the galactic royal family discovers that Jupiter is the genetic successor of royalty. And her life is in sudden danger. Channing Tatum is Caine, a genetically spliced human with a wolf hybrid, has been hired to protect Jupiter and get her to safety. The two have a cute, easy camaraderie that is fun to watch. I really enjoyed Sean Bean as well. The only person I couldn’t stand was Eddie Redmayne as Balem Abrasax, the main villain. He had an annoying, whispery voice that was hard to hear and just over-done. His character was a corny, one-dimensional villain.
I did enjoy the universe and special effects of Jupiter Ascending, however. The visuals were spectacular. The story was unique and full of suspense, intrigue, drama, and humor. It was fairly predictable, but still a fun science fiction adventure that was very entertaining.
