Kit Harrington looks aged beyond the years of an Oxford medical student. He looked more like a tenured professor. And the Brian Jonesy-looking chap who plays Bellingham is too smarmy, slimy and unlikable in a not-good way to make for a relatable or detestable villain. Whoever cast him should be drummed out of entertainment. I did like Styles - but I wasn't entirely sure of his purpose or position at the university.
And that is part of the main issue of this retelling: there is very little development along the lines of characterization. Things just seem stock and perfunctory. We are never really clued into Bellingham Jones's motivations because none of his interpersonal relationships with any other characters is explored. People are just there, saying things and bumping into each other to serve a linear narrative.
Costuming is good. Back in the days of all-male educational institutions requiring refined attire.
I also wasn't impressed with the new "twist" of an ending. It didn't make any sense. Months later he readily acquires a backup mummy that just so happens to have "Lot no. 250"? I call no way.
And that is part of the main issue of this retelling: there is very little development along the lines of characterization. Things just seem stock and perfunctory. We are never really clued into Bellingham Jones's motivations because none of his interpersonal relationships with any other characters is explored. People are just there, saying things and bumping into each other to serve a linear narrative.
Costuming is good. Back in the days of all-male educational institutions requiring refined attire.
I also wasn't impressed with the new "twist" of an ending. It didn't make any sense. Months later he readily acquires a backup mummy that just so happens to have "Lot no. 250"? I call no way.