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

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

Blistering performances.