Artemis doesn't reach the levels of cult classics but it holds it own providing a fun, adrenaline rush. Sterling K. Brown and Jodie Foster (for the first time in years) headline this tale of a bunch of messed up people converging until all hell explodes. Writer/director Drew Pierce shows some potential here with his eye for making the world of the Artemis so rich visually.
Narratively that world is a bit thin but not to the point of detriment. He creates some truly enticing characters, even if they do remain a bit surface level. I do think Artemis could have been a bigger and better, imbued with more sense of gravity. But as surface level fun it hits the mark and entertains.
It certainly made me curious to see what Pierce can do next.
Hotel Artemis
Starring: Jodie Foster, Sterling K Brown, Jeff Goldblum, David Bautista, Zachary Quinto, Sofia Boutella, Jenny Slate, Charlie Day, Brian Turee Henry
Writer/Director: Drew Pierce
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