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While Wright's earlier works like Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End thrived on tight scripting and innovative editing, his recent efforts, including this adaptation, appear to suffer from studio interference, a lack of clear tonal direction, and a diminished enthusiasm for storytelling. Critics note that Wright's signature rapid-fire pacing and witty interplays have been replaced with long stretches of filler, leading to a sense that he was "forced" into the project rather than genuinely invested.