Alita: Battle Angel

"A cyborg in the form of a teenage girl attempts to find her purpose in a confusing future world. Alita: Battle Angel lightens the heavy heart of Japanese apocalyptic fiction with some Hollywood spectacle."

"A pretty zappy effects showcase, weighed down by a protracted, soul-challenged Frankenstory that short-circuits every time it gets moving."

"Impressive VFX and bursts of action can't mask the fact that this is a tonally confused start for a sci-fi franchise hopeful, made up of scrap parts you've seen put to better use elsewhere."

"It's a rare thing to say about a James Cameron project, but you come out feeling like you've seen it all before."

"It doesn't have the grownup, challenging, complicated ideas of Ghost in the Shell. A vanilla dystopian romance."

"Throw in an impressive supporting cast that includes Jennifer Connolly, Mahershala Ali, Jack Earle Hayley and Michelle Rodriguez and the result is an absorbing, entertaining rollercoaster ride that - fingers-crossed - may allow Alita to fight another day."

"Their chutzpah is admirable, but perhaps, on this occasion, a little misplaced."

"When Alita pirouettes into action, Rodriguez doesn't fail to deliver."

"Alita: Battle Angel is an experience well-worth that extra 3D cash."