Well first of all, for those who have not read any reviews yet, and seen the slating that this film has been getting, it is one of those movies, where you leave your brain in the foyer, in fact better, leave it at home.
Jupiter is born with no country to call her own, as she is delivered at sea, her Mother a Russian on her way to start a new life in America after her British born husband is murdered in Russia.
Years later and Jupiter and her Mother earn a pittance by doing very menial cleaning. She has very little purpose in life, but she does share her father's love of the stars and astronomy. But whilst she is trying to look at the stars, it would seem that the stars are watching her, and with very keen interest, the main reason for this interest is that Jupiter is a genetic match or reincarnation of the Mother for three siblings, who are locked in a war to gain control of Earth, their Mother being the previous owner of our planet. Their need for the planet is that by killing 100 humans, they get one cannister of a life saving substance, it allows one to live well passed traditional age, with one of the siblings already being in their 14th millenia. So yes, kill 100 Earthlings, and you get a jar of the ultimate Oil of Ulay !! L'Oreal never went to this much trouble.
So as everyone in the known universe seems to be fighting over getting their hands on Jupiter, thankfully she has someone in her corner, and he comes in the form of Channing Tatum as 'Caine Wise', a kind of protector. And boy doe he look good in leather and with the blond hair. At the end of the day this film is all about the visuals, and whether you are marvelling the excemplary visuals or just perving at Mr. Tatum, it is the main reason for watching, as the story is just pure hokum.
Pretty to look at but that is about all.................4 out of 10
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