Unknown's Movie Review of The Last Witch Hunter

Rating of
1/4

The Last Witch Hunter

Serious Lack of Actual 'Witch Hunting'
Unknown - wrote on 10/28/15

'The Last Witch Hunter' could've been many things, but one thing it's not is an entertaining film. What sounds like the title to a badass mythical action/adventure, turns out to be a dull tread of exposition and non-stop unconvincing CG effects. The whole movie is constantly exuding setup with absolutely no payoff. This dialogue heavy endeavor wastes most of it's time explaining the rules of this world rather than getting on with the plot, which happens to be super simplistic and uninspired. The characters are all one note, despite being played by good actors. The villainous threat doesn't come about until the third act. Up until then we see our hero meeting person after person in multiple attempts to will himself into reliving a memory so that he can figure out what the ultimate evil plan will entail. Instead of, I don't know, HUNTING WITCHES! Very seldom does an honest action scene take place, and when they do it's handled poorly. Bad directing mixed with bad CG. The final fight is the definition of lackluster. It even breaks it's own rules that were firmly established early on, just to have the potential for sequels. I highly doubt we ever see a continuation of this dreck. It's dripping with rich mythology, but lacking in any investment or conviction. This movie is just boring.

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