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A slight step up from the first film, though I'm still not 100% sold on the inclusion of fantasy elements. I feel the sci-fi angle is by far the most interesting part of Code 8, the superhero antics only distract from that. But this more condensed and tense take on the subject turned out to be pretty decent entertainment. The performances are still pretty iffy, but I get that it would've been tricky to recast the whole thing. And the direction still appears a bit flat, a stronger signature would've been nice. But the effects are top-notch, the story is pleasantly paced and there are some fun sci-fi ideas on display. Not a bad film.Read all
Somewhat disappointing blend of sci-fi and superhero antics, which at times feels more like a TV series pilot than an actual feature film. The effects are pretty decent, but the acting is mediocre, the setting is derivative and the superhero elements are tired and dull. This needed more stylistic prowess to be any good.