In the last week, I watched 2 movies using my $8 movie pass for the month of August. Sadly, it was these two movies, "Valerian" & "Dark Tower", that left me wanting my $16 back.
Valerian, being one of the most visually spectacular yet dull movies I have seen in a while. Both leads were painful to watch. Seemed like every scene was just green screen after green screen. None of the actors seemed to really give a stuff about what they were doing in the film. Just another pay cheque for each of them.
Dark Tower, on the other hand, was not so over the top with visuals. But there was not really much to offer for this movie. This movie somewhat reminded me of "End of Days", with Matthew McConaughey acting the part similar to what Gabriel Byrne did in End of Days. Idriss Elba was quite good for his role as the gunslinger. The movie seemed nothing more than a story about kidnapping and vengeance. Plus, there was an interdimensional porthole thrown in.
Do yourself a favour, if you have not been warned already: Steer clear of rubbish like these two movies. You will hurt your brain with regret.