It seems like they made good use of the available funds, and there were some intriguing concepts presented. My reason for watching stemmed from the release of Code 8 part two; otherwise, I likely would have skipped it. Still, I’m happy that I ended up giving it a viewing.

Code 8 feels like X-Men, but with a much smaller budget and without any big-name actors – and that’s the best thing about it. The film struggles more when it tries to imitate Marvel’s mutants than when it goes its own way. Code 8 is set in a world where four percent of people are born with supernatural abilities, yet instead of being celebrated, they face prejudice, poverty, and often resort to crime. As far as I …

Robbie Amell’s appearance isn't enough to excuse his performance; he seems completely devoid of expression. The premise holds promise: everyday individuals develop abilities, yet remain targets of government agencies. His character struggles financially due to his mother’s costly medical care and takes on odd jobs, which leads him into a group involved in crime where he utilizes his electrical powers for their scheme…

I didn't find myself particularly engaged by Code 8, even though I did finish watching it. It's possible my reaction was unusual, but I would have appreciated a deeper exploration of the reasons behind society’s treatment of those with abilities—reducing them to something close to second-class citizens. That aspect could have made for more captivating viewing than following Connor’s journey into criminal activity or …

Going into _Code 8_, the preview had me anticipating something not very good, but the story sounded interesting, and I was curious to see Stephen Amell in a movie from 2019, so I decided to check it out. It wasn't fantastic, truthfully, though it turned out to be better than what I initially thought it would be. Certain parts felt similar to _Darkest Minds_ from the previous year, which isn’t a positive comparison, b…