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At a time when Hollywood frequently emphasizes special effects in an attempt to cover for a film’s shortcomings, this saga has spared no expense or creative impulse. The bizarre creatures, detailed set pieces and breathtaking action sequences are a means to an end, not an end in and of themselves. They exist to create a deeper, richer canvas for a timeless, extremely human and surprisingly intimate tale. A true masterpiece of its time.