Overall Impression
The film Bright could have been more successful as a series, potentially without the inclusion of Will Smith. The core concept felt somewhat flawed, with the allegorical representation of Orcs as Black people and Elves as white supremacists appearing overly simplistic.
Emotional Response
The initial treatment of the character Jakob was particularly disturbing and difficult to watch. Despite this, the film's dark humor was appreciated.
Comparison to Other Films
Some viewers found Bright to be significantly inferior to Shark Tale, noting that while both films are flawed, Shark Tale at least offers comedic relief. Bright, however, was described as simply bad and boring.
Innovative Concept
The film's attempt to blend classic fantasy tropes with a modern narrative was seen as a positive aspect.
Re-evaluation
One viewer admitted to unfairly judging the film upon first viewing, recalling that they now enjoy it for what it is.
"It was also SO hard to watch Jakob be treated like that in the first hour of the movie. Like, my boy is so sweet and all and you treat him like that? Difficult to handle that."
Author's Summary
Bright presents a unique yet uneven blend of fantasy and social commentary, hampered by a potentially heavy-handed allegory and a lack of consistent entertainment, but still offering some intriguing elements.