The Dark Tower

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  • PG-13
  • 2017
  • 1 hr 35 min
  • 5.6  (144,218)
  • 34

"The Dark Tower" is a 2017 sci-fi fantasy film that was directed by Nikolaj Arcel and based on the novel series of the same name by Stephen King. The film stars Idris Elba as Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger and protector of the mystical Dark Tower, Matthew McConaughey as Walter Padick, a powerful sorcerer who seeks to destroy the tower, and Tom Taylor as Jake Chambers, a young boy with psychic abilities who teams up with Roland in his quest to save the tower.

The movie begins by introducing us to Jake Chambers, a troubled teenager who has been having troubling visions of a dark tower and a man in black who seeks to destroy it. After being involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric facility, Jake discovers a portal to another world and travels there to try and find answers to his visions. There, he meets Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger and protector of the Tower, who is on a mission to stop Walter Padick, the man in black, from destroying the tower and unleashing chaos upon the universe.

As Jake and Roland team up, they travel through different worlds and encounter a variety of magical creatures, including a village of psychic children, a dangerous forest of monsters, and even an abandoned amusement park. Along the way, they also learn more about each other, as Roland teaches Jake about the ways of the gunslinger and Jake helps Roland confront the emotional trauma of his past.

As they approach the tower, they face off against Padick and his minions in a battle for the fate of the universe. All the while, they must also contend with their own inner demons, as well as doubts about whether they can truly succeed in their quest.

Overall, "The Dark Tower" is an action-packed and visually stunning adventure that combines elements of sci-fi, fantasy, and Westerns while weaving together a rich tapestry of characters and mythology. Although some fans of the book series may be disappointed by the film's deviations from the source material, it still manages to capture the heart and spirit of King's epic story while delivering pulse-pounding thrills and emotional resonance. With standout performances by Elba, McConaughey, and Taylor, as well as stunning cinematography and special effects, "The Dark Tower" is a must-see for fans of genre films and Stephen King alike.

The Dark Tower is a 2017 fantasy movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.6 and a MetaScore of 34.

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  • Release Date
    2017
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 35 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.6  (144,218)
  • Metascore
    34