I didn't find it disappointing, but it does feel like three films smashed together of varying quality. The opening of the film that sets up the background of our characters is good, as soon as the vampires show up and through the evening and their death is absolutely fantastic, and then there is the bit at the end that wraps things up, but is just good.

If the whole film could have been as good at the middle part, then it's an easy winner.

When we're looking at films that are as good at the beginning, middle and end, then One Battle After Another is the clear winner.

In terms of just acting, perhaps Michael B Jordan did a better job than Leo DiCaprio. That's a tough call.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 2 points 17 hours ago

I found the set up only ok.ninthought some of the character introductions stepped too much into cliché. The part about the merging of worlds with music didn't really go anywhere apart from showing different music cultures through the years in the dancing montage.

Michael b Jordan wasn't awful, but the part was no different to any horror movie lead where the hero is an antihero.

I like horror movies. I like movies with a historical southern flair. I like music. As, you say, it seemed mashed together rather than coherent and unique. I also loved scream, but I'd be shocked if it was up for an Oscar for best picture.