Overview
- Sadie Sink delivers a standout performance as O'Dessa, a musician prophesied to save the world with a magical guitar, in this post-apocalyptic musical.
- The story critiques entertainment as a tool of oppression, with antagonist Plutonovich hypnotizing the masses through 24/7 broadcasts.
- Critics have praised the film's thematic ambition but faulted its inconsistent pacing, underdeveloped narrative, and uneven visual effects.
- The central romance between O'Dessa and Euri, played by Kelvin Harrison Jr., is a key focus but has been criticized for stalling the film's momentum.
- While the film's music is integral and emotionally engaging in the moment, critics note that the songs lack lasting memorability.