The story takes place in a world devastated by climate change so much, heavy floating megacities are an unavoidable part of life for humanity. An engineer, Lena, becomes aware of a dangerous scheme that might lead to the extermination of the remains of civilization. While trying to bring the truth out, she encounters vicious political wheels and rough roads of diplomacy where none can be really trusted.
Cast:
Natalie Portman as Lena
Oscar Isaac as the antagonist
John Boyega as the ally of Lena
Positive Aspects:
The sheer scope of the higher ground’s world-building is staggering with intricate VFX detailing which makes one believe in a world of the future.
This picture deals with subjects related to environmental catastrophes and the struggle to survive them which makes it quite topical in the contemporary sense.
Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac’s powerful performances raise the stakes in this sci-fi spectacle.
Negative Aspects:
The story is often somewhat clichéd in its plot structure and can be generally said to follow the form of a dystopian genre.
There are intervals that are too sluggish with excessive exposition and are followed by sudden and excessive violence, the overall effect of which might be jarring.
