By Nate Johnson
Artemis Fowl debuted on June 12th on Disney+. It was intended to be shown in theaters in August 2019, got pushed back to May 2020, and ended up on Disney+ when the Covid-19 pandemic happened.
Artemis Fowl is about a boy whose father is an antique dealer. When his father is kidnapped and framed, Artemis attempts to rescue him. I enjoyed the world-building, but I wish they would have given more context for the story. Based on the popular book series, Artemis Fowl would have been better served as a series to give room for character development.
The $125 million dollar production felt rushed when I watched it. The scenes were fast-paced and I had trouble keeping up with all of the names and powers. Josh Gad felt out of place and out of character.
Having been to Ireland, I enjoyed the cultural tie-ins and feel the need to backpack that great country once again.
If you have Disney+, the ninety-minute film is worth a watch. The world-building and Ireland heritage can compensate for the lack of character development and fast pacing.
