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Furthermore, the film’s casting choices and characterizations, such as giving the role of Lady J to Aquafina, seemed disconnected from the source material’s diversity and spirit. The franchise had previously boasted a diverse team that reflected a broad spectrum of backgrounds, but recent iterations appeared to have lost some of that original flavor.
Critical Reception and Fan Backlash
The film received mixed reviews, with many fans and critics criticizing the deviations from the original character and the convoluted plot. The decision to have Snake Eyes speak and reveal his face early on was seen as a betrayal of the character’s mystique, leading to frustration among core fans.