Part 4/11:
Mixed Critical Reception Reveals the Difficulties of Adaptation
While some reviews praise certain elements like production design, cinematography, and set work—highlighting details like gorgeous visuals and effective camera work—these positive notes are often overshadowed by broader criticisms. For instance, critics mention that the story falls into predictable traps, with a lack of satisfying payoffs and an overall feeling of mediocrity.
Notably, ratings on Rotten Tomatoes reflect this muddled reception: the critical score sits at a modest 45%, with some reviews giving it a lukewarm 7 out of 10, and others condemning it with scores as low as 2 or 3 out of 10. Such disparity highlights that, even among critics, responses are deeply divided.