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The New Mutants
2020 94 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.1
Science Fiction, Horror, Action
Director: Josh Boone
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Description
Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
Budget:
$67M
US Gross:
$23.85M
Worldwide:
$49.17M
Starring
Maisie Williams
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Anya Taylor-Joy
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Charlie Heaton
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Comic Book Adaptation
Key opinion
The New Mutants is a divisive, modestly budgeted genre-hybrid that suffers from the weight of its troubled production and identity crisis. While fans of the comics may find value in its intimate character focus and atmospheric nods, general audiences largely find it to be an underdeveloped and tonally uneven experience.
| Acting | The ensemble cast demonstrates strong chemistry and individual charisma, with Anya Taylor-Joy frequently cited as the standout performer. | |
| Production | The film features a distinct visual style and competent technical execution, particularly during the final battle sequences and the depiction of the Demon Bear. | |
| Originality | The attempt to bridge multiple genres—teen drama, horror, and superhero action—results in a fragmented narrative that fails to satisfy the requirements of any single category. | |
| Runtime | The short runtime fails to accommodate the dense ensemble, leaving character arcs feeling rushed and essential plot points frustratingly unresolved. | |
| Acting | Critics are divided on the acting performances, specifically regarding the quality of the actors' accents, which some find distracting and others find negligible compared to the strong character interactions. | |
| Accessibility | Opinions on the film's accessibility are split; fans familiar with the source material appreciate the deep-cut references, while mainstream viewers find the lack of context and world-building alienating. |