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A review of Artemis Fowl on Disney+ by Magic Guidebooks. The film falls flat and is a shocking disappointment for eager fans.
Artemis Fowl is the story of a wealthy tween genus who discovers a hidden magical world through his family’s secret crime operations. When Artemis’ father falls into trouble, the boy makes it his mission to dive into the world of magic and save him. Most of the film is set in Ireland and much of the cast and creators are Irish as well. Colin Farrell, Dame Judi Dench, and Josh Gad star in the film.
Originally set for a theatrical debut on May 20th, Artemis Fowl moved to Disney+ after the COVID-19 pandemic closed movie theaters globally. Fans were eager to see the film on the streaming platform and most believed that Disney made a bold move with this $125 million film. However, after seeing Fowl, it’s obvious why Disney made this move: the film would have probably bombed in the box office anyway.
In the novels, Artemis Fowl is an antihero with wicked smarts and evil antidotes to solving problems. However, production stripped the tween of his bad boy side, but didn’t replace it with another characteristic. So, Artemis is a wickedly smart empty shell of a human. Artemis has no zest for life, hardly any lines, and we never get to see why he actually cares about anything.
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Unfortunately, Artemis isn’t the only unlikable character. The film throws throws in characters without explanation or cause. Most of them, including the mysterious ice-eyed Butler, are just one note of angry or pouty. Sadly, the film doesn’t stop to give viewers a chance to explore these characters outside of their serious tones.
The Artemis Fowl book series has a total of eight novel but we don’t expect any of them to see a film release. The biggest hope for the franchise is that tweens become smitten with the film and Disney+ adapts it into a series. Though the film has some interesting special effects sequences, the jokes fall flat. Furthermore, the characters lack backstory, and thus we find it hard to believe that kids will feel attached to this film.
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