If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

In truth, any opportunity to see the film on the big screen is welcome.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.