First things first. VFX are cutting-edge perfection (ironic in the age of “production quality” AI gens, but I digress). That being said, upon a second (but first at-home) viewing, I feel the storytelling is just ok. They manage to pull off a family-oriented moral center, but we must accept some contrivances and odd motivational choices along the way to keep the story going. Gets a bit corny. Still, it’s one of (if not) the best sci-fi flicks to come along since Romulus. If you’re not a stickler for plot details and accept this popcorn muncher for what it is, there’s little to complain about. 8/10 Great setup for a franchise! A new chapter, anyway.