The creature makeup and prosthetics give the Fin Man a memorable, menacing seal-like appearance and are singled out as impressive craft work.
Pros: humor, acting performance
Cons: tonal consistency, pacing
Best Universal Pictures Entertainment for makeup quality
The makeup and styling receive strong praise where discussed, contributing to the film’s elaborate Oz aesthetic and character presentation.
Pros: lead performance, acting performance
Cons: story quality, soundtrack quality
More restrained monster makeup can make Chastain look convincingly uncanny, especially before the heavier digital distortions arrive.
Pros: lead performance, visual style
Cons: scares, story quality