
“The climax atop the two planes is some of the best choreography and action ever filmed. Ever.” Facebook · Matt Ferguson Quick Reference Guide
The AI antagonist, "The Entity," remains a background threat, leaving the physical villain, Gabriel, feeling a bit underdeveloped compared to past franchise icons like Philip Seymour Hoffman's Owen Davian. Community Perspectives
“It's less fun, and that's truly disappointing for a series that has given us some of the most exhilarating setpieces in action history.” Roger Ebert · 11 months ago
“Although stuffed to the brim with exposition dumps... it is a suitably epic collection of action perfection.” Facebook · Matt Ferguson
The consensus is that while it may not dethrone Fallout as the franchise's peak, it delivers exactly what fans show up for: .
At nearly three hours , many viewers feel the film is overstuffed. The first hour is particularly heavy on exposition and flashbacks as it tries to tie together all eight movies in the series.
The film’s "peaks" are undeniable. Two major set pieces—a claustrophobic, high-tension submarine infiltration and a dizzying biplane chase —are being hailed as some of the best choreography ever filmed.