On screen, this is used to no particular effect or laughs or mystery, with Vellani forever caught in an awe-struck teenager expression, Parris making no impression and Larson seeming jaded.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/the-marvels-movie-review-brie-larson-iman-vellani-film-is-tired-messed-up-9021708/

Upon its release, the average moviegoer was awe-struck by the stunning visuals, while most critics derided it as overemphasizing style over substance, with some even ridiculing it as “Dances in Wolves” in space.

Source: https://dailyridge.com/2023/01/11/welcome-world-travelers-avatar-way-of-water-is-brilliant-but-way-too-long/