“The Dark Tower” is a sci-fi western that follows Roland Deschain, a gunslinger, and his mission to stop the Man in Black from destroying the titular tower that holds the universe together. Along the way, he teams up with a young boy who has psychic powers and must overcome their shared enemies while navigating through multiple dimensions. The movie received mixed reviews and was criticized for not staying true to the source material, but fans of the books might find it entertaining nonetheless.
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Review
The Dark Tower has been a long-awaited movie for fans of Stephen King’s epic book series. With the pressure of adapting an intricate, multiverse plot into a singular film, The Dark Tower had quite the challenge ahead of it. While some fans have expressed disappointment with the final product, there are still plenty of people who found redemption in the film.
For those unfamiliar with the books, The Dark Tower follows Roland Deschain (played by Idris Elba), a gunslinger from another dimension on a quest to save his world from destruction at the hands of the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey) and reach the mysterious tower that holds together all of reality.
Despite only running 95 minutes, The Dark Tower manages to pack quite a lot into its runtime. From epic shootouts to tense moments of introspection, The Dark Tower pulls off some impressive tonal shifts throughout its runtime. However, it’s worth noting that this can sometimes feel like a double-edged sword; while some members of the audience may enjoy this balance and variety, others could find themselves wishing the movie would pick one tone and stick with it.
One criticism that fans have lobbied at The Dark Tower is its lack of detail in fleshing out characters and locations from the books. Some are left feeling cheated out of an opportunity to delve deeper into the world created by Stephen King. Others argue that it’s impossible to completely capture the series’ depth in one movie and appreciate what was able to make it onscreen.
The casting choices for The Dark Tower were also met with some controversy. Fans argued that Idris Elba was not true-to-form for Roland Deschain’s character description in the books, which suggests a white man with blue eyes and blonde hair. However, director Nikolaj Arcel defended his decision by saying he cast Elba based on his talent and charisma rather than his physical appearance.
And how about McConaughey’s portrayal of the Man in Black? Some fans found his approach too campy and over-the-top for the villains of the books. Others enjoyed his interpretation of a man who is completely devoid of morality.
The special effects in The Dark Tower are a mixed bag. Some shots, like Roland’s “gun kata” fight scenes, are visually impressive, while other moments feel like they were pulled out of a low-budget SyFy movie. The film is also set against some breathtaking landscapes that do justice to King’s detailed descriptions in the books.
For those wondering if The Dark Tower is worth their time – it might be purely a matter of personal taste. If you’re looking for a movie with non-stop action that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this could be right up your alley. But if you’re expecting a faithful adaptation that will please even the most diehard fans, you might want to temper your expectations.
At its core, The Dark Tower is about two powerful forces – Good versus Evil, Ka versus destiny – battling for control over multiple universes and realities. There’s certainly something to be said about exploring this type of narrative in modern cinema; especially if the story is treated with care and respect.
Ultimately, whether or not you enjoy The Dark Tower will depend on how forgiving you can be with its deviations from the source material. It’s understandable why some fans would feel frustrated with changes made to characters or plot points but others might appreciate how it takes risks and tries to stand on its own as a film adaptation.
In short, I wouldn’t go into The Dark Tower expecting an instant classic that perfectly captures everything wonderful about the book series. However, if you’re curious about watching an action-packed movie that explores deep philosophical questions while showcasing some pretty great acting performances along the way – give it a shot!
Technical Data
- Runtime : 95
- Release : 2017-08-03
- Genre : Fantasy, Action, Science Fiction
- Cast : Idris Elba as Roland Deschain, Matthew McConaughey as Walter O’Dim, Tom Taylor as Jake Chambers, Claudia Kim as Arra Champignon, Fran Kranz as Pimli Prentiss
- Crew : Brian Grazer as Producer, Michael McCusker as Additional Editing, Anders Thomas Jensen as Screenplay, Anders Thomas Jensen as Executive Producer, Chris Conkling as Production Accountant
- Popularity 33.387
- Budget : $60,000,000
- Revenue : $113,231,078
- Company : MRC, Imagine Entertainment, Weed Road Pictures
- Summary : A boy haunted by visions of a parallel world aids its disillusioned guardian in preventing the destruction of the nexus of universes known as the Dark Tower.
- Tagline : There are other worlds than these
