Worldbreaker review by Bobby Blakey
Milla Jovovich knows her way around science fiction and while not every film works, I admit to being a fan of seeing her kick ass. Her latest foray into the genre is Worldbreaker co-starring Luke Evans, Billie Boullet, and Mila Harris from The Machinist and The Call director Brad Anderson. Could this film bring something fresh to the creature genre, or should it stay on a secluded island unseen?
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Worldbreaker follows the Earth after the Breakers rose, monsters that infect and twist their victims, where men fell first, leaving women to lead the fight. Willa’s mother is one of the war’s fiercest warriors; her father, a battle-scarred veteran, hides with Willa on a remote island, training her to survive. Their fragile peace is shattered when a mysterious girl drifts ashore. Willa, longing for connection, shelters her in secret—until the truth emerges and danger follows. With Breakers closing in, Willa must rely on her father’s training and her own courage to survive.
The idea here isn’t anything we haven’t seen before, but what the creatures do and how they infect the people is a cool twist. This concept and design stand out for the film and could have made it damn good had they let the action and uprising be the focus. There are some of these elements injected here and there, but the films focus instead is just on the relationship and survival of the father and daughter. This means it also sidelines Jovovich for most of the film, which is fine, but one of those that will likely upset those checking it out for her.
The set-up of the film gets us up to date on what is happening in the world and meeting this family before thrusting them into disarray. This sets father daughter duo on the road which could have made for a great survival action journey but jumps quick to get them into a more normal life of sorts. This spends the rest of the film just focused on their relationship, training and living getting mundane at
times. When they finally bring something else into the mix it doesn’t do anything that exciting and it is predictable to where it is all headed.
The end of the film finally gets us to the big climax only to leave us hanging with little to no resolution. I get it is trying to make you understand that there is no real end to this war, but also like they are setting up another film that is frustrating since there is no guarantee of it ever happening. As mentioned, their creature designs and overall looks of them are really cool and when they do come on screen step the film up and more of that would have made this film way more exciting and memorable.
Despite its shortcomings it is a decent enough flick and will likely find its audience. Decide for yourself and check out Worldbreaker available now on VOD from Aura Entertainment.