The 2017 film adaptation of The Dark Tower has received mixed reviews, with some critics finding it fun but baffling, while others consider it perfunctory. The movie is based on the work of Stephen King, and its reception is being compared to other adaptations of his work, with some being well-liked and others not. Reviews of the film and its source material, including the book "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger", are being published and discussed.