Watched Ares 2 times today - loving it more
Title says it all, but I will ramble on. I just love this movie. And I will also slap anyone who says Jared Leto didn't do a good job. I think he did. I think he's subtle and reserved. I think he makes sense as a brilliant AI watching it all and trying to find a way to be free. If he was doing a Michael Cera stutter and cringe or a RDJ wise guy fast talk or a Dwayne Johnson eyebrow and pose....uhg...that would not be true to the world or situation.
I love that the movie is dark and anxiety inspiring. The music is part of that and the music is amazing, but I think the movie generally has a more intense feel. The race against the 29 minute limit. Desperation.
Legacy did not have that feel at all. It was slower and more peaceful and there was always a reassurance that if things got weird Flynn could step in and work magic like the old bearded wizard he'd become. Ares has to face Athena as a 1 lifer and he didn't have any slow-the-music and become a god kinda powers. Different than Legacy in an interesting way.
Ok, ramble quota reached. See you in 15 years for part 4.
Posted Dec 4, 2025, 2:48 AM UTC