Consume enough entertainment and everything starts to feel derivative of something else. Doubly so within the superhero genre. It’s not easy to stand out. Netflix original Project Power takes the “street level super powered beings” trope and creates its own lane with it. The ideas aren’t necessarily groundbreaking and the movie hits all the beats one expects, but credit is due for a fresh take on a stale genre. The movie posits that if superpowers existed in the real world and were activated via pill, how long would it take before a nefarious organization attempted to monetize the powers? It’s an interesting premise and the movie explores it with aplomb and benefits from relatable characters reacting believably to the fantastical moments and set pieces throughout the films breathlessly paced 2 hour runtime. Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt crackle with energy and their action scenes sizzle. The films presentation and cinematography have a kinetic feel and showcase excellent use of atmospherically catchy music that elevates the already impressive direction and shot composition. New Orleans is a fitting backdrop. Remember the name Dominique Fishback. She is a star in the making.
Project Power receives a score of 7/10 for general audiences and an 8/10 if you can appreciate a superhero film that takes effort to carve it’s own place into the bloated genre.
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