The newest 'Star Wars' spin-off tries to evoke the memory of the network of safe houses and secret routes for escaped slaves — and leaves many feeling cold.
She invents complex characters who are simultaneously unreachable yet deeply relatable, weaving in elaborate backstories and hidden talents to appeal to readers.
Though directors often use women as protagonists in thriller films, their male perspective turns characters into puppets — and Alex Garland's film is no exception.