Overlord Review

Overlord has a slow second act, but overall is a big dose of crazy fun. This movie is about a group of American Paratroopers, on the eve of D-Day, who is on a mission to destroy a Nazi communications tower. However, when they discover a secret lab they must face horrifying creatures created in a Nazi science experiment. Jovan Adepo gives a great performance. He has the only character arc in this movie, but it is a compelling one. Wyatt Russel gives an excellent performance. He is playing a very straightforward action role, but he plays it perfectly. John Magaro and Iain De Caestecker give good performances in supporting roles. Mathilde Ollivier gives a great performance in her film debut. Julius Avery did an excellent job directing. He is able to successfully blend multiple genres seamlessly. The script is very straightforward but keeps you engaged throughout. The cinematography is great and is able to constantly keep you excited and tense. The action sequences are well shot and extremely thrilling. The visuals and practical effects are all incredible, especially the creature design. At 110 minutes the first and third acts are fantastic and fly by. However, the second act while still very good, definitely has some slower moments. Overall, I had so much fun watching Overlord and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun unique movie experience.

8/10