May is an ex-college student who can't even afford to buy ice cream and a pregnancy test (which she claims is for a friend). When her card is declined multiple times, her former college professor/mentor embarrassingly steps up to pay for them. The only thing the professor asks in return is that May share the ice cream (Peanut Butter Swirl) with her. The two then sit in the store's parking lot, eating ice cream (and having some whiskey) in the professor's SUV, and -- slowly -- the full truth of May's story comes out.
Overall, “Dark Fate” is a run-of-the-mill flick. Together, Reyes and Davis have excellent chemistry, but their characters’ story is nothing new, lacking surprise and deep emotion. During the middle points, the film drags considerably, and when the action hits, it feels consistently tight, eliminating the rhythm and fluidity of conflicts.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
Having Sersi be the central force in Eternals is unprecedented in its viewpoint and focus, from demonstrating a gentle type of leadership, to being overlooked in a group setting but succeeding in the goal at hand anyways, to having romantic options, to strength and integrity, and majority screen time - for a group that's given less screentime than aliens.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
The plot could’ve really been interesting if the elements of lycanthropy was integrated with perhaps the struggle of identity of being LGBTQ+. It's an experience for so many that as they’re starting to realizing their true selves, they feel like a monster, especially if they come from unsupportive homes or communities. Instead, the horror and transformation elements seem thrown in without contemplation of how this could deepen the narrative.
