The Last Voyage of the Demeter is a premise without a story. It has flat characters, shallow emotions, weak motivations, and corny dialogue, resulting in a woefully thin script that chooses predictable cliches over creating investment. There are no surprises or suspense because everything is routine and spoiled by the intro. The empty plot drags without arcs, themes, or interpersonal drama. Its resolution is awkward sequel bait that tonally clashes with the rest of the film. The actors try to enhance their monotonous roles with flashes of pain and madness, but they can't transform vacant writing. Overall, Demeter's missing heart, wit, and substance make it a drawn-out bore.
Technically, Demeter lacks personality. Its effects have interesting makeup and prosthetics, but those are outweighed by mediocre CGI. The production design establishes the time period yet the monster looks generic. Its music fits the era and mood, but is largely forgettable. The cast doesn't have star power. Its imagery is mostly dim lighting and bland colors. The editing offers a tensionless structure, no momentum, a bloated runtime, and an overcut climax. Only the sound design is a strength with split cuts, narrations, stings, risers, action, atmosphere, emphasis, violence, and a motif. Ultimately, Demeter isn't loathsome, but it's certainly mild and unmemorable.
Writing: 3/10
Direction: 3/10
Cinematography: 4/10
Acting: 6/10
Editing: 4/10
Sound: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 5/10
Production Design: 6/10
Casting: 4/10
Effects: 6/10
Overall Score: 4.8/10
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