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With so many blockbusters relying on franchises, sequels and reboots to compete for audiences' attention, it's nice every now and then to get a film that offers something fresh. The new sci-fi action film 65 does just that, with A-list star Adam Driver putting his considerable talents to good use against a backdrop of cool tools and menacing lizard monsters.

However, that doesn't mean the film is without its faults. It's hard to find much in the way of genuine suspense, and even some of the more high-octan action sequences seem more like window dressing than anything else. What's more, it can be easy to feel disconnected from the characters in this story, and this disconnect is further amplified by some distractingly weak VFX work.

The basic setup of the movie is that a spacecraft from another planet crashes on Earth, stranding its sole occupant, Mills (Adam Driver). As soon as he finds his footing, it's clear that this isn't going to be your standard sci-fi disaster flick — this one takes a more anthropological approach and focuses on the human element of the story. Throughout ซีรี่ย์จีน ซับไทย of the film, Mills and his surrogate daughter Koa (Ariana Greenblatt) bond as they fight to survive against the dino-ravaged landscape that surrounds them.

Despite their best efforts, it isn't easy to root for this pair of strangers. They're both damaged and clinging to the hope that they'll be found by the rescue ship that sent out a distress signal for them. But the movie's tendency to focus on their trauma, rather than their shared struggle to survive, makes it hard for viewers to connect with them as they fight for their lives.

As a result, the film can sometimes feel cold and distant, even when it is trying to build up to its frenzied dinosaur-fighting finale. Thankfully, this finale is a welcome change from the dreary and underdeveloped mess that precedes it.

While the lack of a solid script and a few glaring plot holes keep 65 from reaching its full potential, there's no doubt that it's entertaining enough to be worthwhile. And it isn't all that bad, either — the film still has a few decent scenes and features a committed performance from Driver, especially in its more heartwarming moments. It's just that, when you break the film down, it doesn't quite add up to a whole lot more than your average B-movie creature feature.