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The arrival of a new Zack Snyder movie is always likely to spark heated discussions.

For Snyder enthusiasts, the director’s latest project is another chance to celebrate his distinct filmmaking style.

Sofia Boutella�s Kora clutches a gun as she looks behind her in Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire

Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is a sweeping sci-fi fantasy epic, but it’s not his best movie.

However, in news that’ll irritate diehard followers, I don’t consider it his magnum opus.

All well and good, right?

For one, its universe-building is impressive.

Kora stands in a field of wheat with a scythe over her shoulders in Rebel Moon Part 1

Rebel Moon Part 1introduces audiences to Kora, a mysterious individual with a tragic past.

A similar slice of calm punctuates the panoptic grimness ofRebel Moon’s narrative.

The material in such scenes allowsRebel Moon’s main players to deliver great performances.

helped to make them more complete movies in my eyes.

Nemesis wields her heated blades in a dingy alleyway in Rebel Moon Part 1

Nemesis' heated swords take their cue from Star Wars' lightsabers.

A promotional image of the main rebel group in Netflix’s Rebel Moon movie

Rebel Moondoesn’t devote enough time to each member of its talented ensemble cast.

Jimmy and Sam have a heart-to-heart while sitting by a Veldt stream in Rebel Moon Part 1

Jimmy and Sam are underutilized inA Child of Fire.

Atticus Noble walks down a ramp with some Imperium soldiers in Rebel Moon

Ed Skrein’s Atticus Noble is the real star ofRebel Moon Part 1.

Kora ducks as she fires her gun in Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire

A Child of Firecomes packaged with plenty of Snyder’s favored slow-mo shots.

An Imperium warship leaves a planet as giant explosions erupt in the background in Rebel Moon Part 1

Rebel Moon Part 1is a visual treat.