While I enjoyed the film I agree with the Academy (for once) for not nominating this for Best Picture. It deserves its nominations for the other things but unless politically motivated like Black Panther was, movies of this sort can't really and shouldn't really be nominated for Best Picture. Is it a visual spectacle? Yes! Was the director's refusal to overuse CGI a good call? Absolutely! Are the costumes and acting top-drawer? Without question. Is it original? I think you already know the answer to that.
An enjoyable film sure, but not Best Picture worthy IMO.
Thank you so much for sharing your point of view. I respect you knowledge about cinema, your criteria, and you're right in your approach of this movie.
Among this year's nominees for Best Picture, which one is your favorite?