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The English actress Helen McCrory died after her fight with cancer. She was 52 years old. Helen was known for roles in films such as "Harry Potter" and TV shows such as "Peaky Blinders."
Helen began her career as a stage and television actress and had supporting roles in films like "Interview with the Vampire," "Charlotte Gray," "The Count of Monte Cristo," and "Casanova." In 2006, after appearing in "Charlotte Gray" and "Casanova," she hit a high note in her film career by portraying Cherie Blair in the royal biopic "The Queen." She then reprised her role in the follow-up "The Special Relationship."
In 2007, Helen was cast as Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange in the fifth Harry Potter instalment, "The Order of the Phoenix." Unfortunately, her first pregnancy forced her to step down from the role that later went to Helena Bonham Carter. However, she then got to play Bellatrix's sister and Draco Malfoy's mother, Narcissa Malfoy, in "The Half-Blood Prince." She also appeared in the last two films of the franchise, "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" and "Part 2". Her other notable roles include a British MP in the James Bond film "Skyfall," Mama Jeanne in "Hugo," and the period drama "A Little Chaos," which was directed by her Harry Potter co-star Alan Rickman.
In 2013, McCrory landed one of her famous roles as Shelby family matriarch Polly Gray in the hit crime drama "Peaky Blinders" by Steven Knight, which lasted for all five seasons. She even appeared in an episode of the BBC television series "Doctor Who," titled "The Vampires of Venice," in which she played the villain Rosanna Calvierri.
She was married to actor Damian Lewis. In their marriage, they had two children.
It's the clash of the Titans: Godzilla and King Kong fight to the death in a spectacular battle for supremacy.
When the enraged Godzilla
begins his reign of terror,
humanity must rely on
another mythical creature to
defeat him. The giant ape
and his protectors undertake
a perilous journey to find a
home, accompanied by
a young orphaned girl
named Jia, with whom he
has forged a powerful,
unique bond.
However, as Godzilla rages
across the globe, unleashing
destruction in his wake, the fate of their world lies with these two legendary Titans as they battle amid a conspiracy that threatens to destroy them.
Cast
Alexander Skarsgård - Nathan
Lind
Millie Bobby Brown - Madison Russell
Rebecca Hall - Ilene Andrews
Brian Tyree Henry - Bernie Hayes
Shun Oguri - Ren Serizawa
Eiza González - Maya Simmons
Julian Dennison - Josh
Valentine
Lance Reddick - Monarch
Director
Kyle Chandler - Mark Russell
Demián Bichir - Walter Simmons
Kaylee Hottle - Jia
Hakeem Kae-Kazim - Admiral Wilcox
Ronny Chieng - Jay Wayne
John Pirruccello - Horace
Chris Chalk - Ben
Conlan Casal - Apex Cybernetics Security Guard
Brad McMurray - Apex Cybernetics Security Guard
Benjamin Rigby - Sonar Operator
Nick Turello - Apex Cybernetics Armed Guard
Daniel Nelson - Hayworth
Priscilla Doueihy - Monarch Mission Tech
Kei Kudo - HEAV Pilot
Brad Buckley - HEAV Pilot
John Walton - HEAV Co-Pilot
Daniel Tulara - HEAV Co-Pilot
David Castillo - Maia Apex Cybernetics Guard
Kofi Yiadom - Maia Apex Cybernetics Guard
Jim Palmer - Maia Apex Cybernetics Guard
Crew
Director - Adam Wingard
Story - Terry Rossio, Michael Dougherty
and Zach Shields
Screenplay - Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein
Executive Producers - Jay Ashenfelter,
Herbert W. Gains, Dan Lin, Roy Lee,
Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira
Producers - Jon Jashni, Eric McLeod,
Mary Parent, Brian Rogers,
Alex Garcia and Thomas Tull
Co-Producer/Unit Production
Manager - Jennifer Conroy
Co-Producer/Visual Effects Producer -
Tamara Watts Kent
Co-Producer/Visual Development Supervisor -
Matt Allsopp
Casting Director - Sarah Finn
Production Designers - Owen Paterson
and Tom Hammock
Supervising Art Director: Australia Unit -
Richard Hobbs
Supervising Art Director: Hawaii Unit -
Dawn Swiderski
Construction Coordinator: Hawaii Unit - Jonas Kirk
Set Decorator: Australia Unit - Rebecca Cohen
Set Decorator: Hawaii Unit - Ronald R. Reiss
Property Master - Steven B. Melton
Costume Designer - Ann Foley
Makeup Department Head - Kate Biscoe
Hair Department Head - Peter Tothpal
Director of Photography - Ben Seresin
Aerial Director of Photography: Australia Unit -
David B. Nowell
Director of Photography: Second Unit,
Australia Unit - Brad Shield
Camera Operator: "A" Camera, Australia Unit -
Martin Schaer
Supervising Location Manager - Leann Emmert
First Assistant Director - Nick Satriano
Second Unit Director/Stunt Coordinator -
Thomas Robinson Harper
Stunt Coordinator - Kyle Gardiner
Special Effects Coordinator - Chris Brenczewski
Special Effects Coordinator: 2nd Unit -
Michael Gaspar
Special Effects Supervisors - Bruce Bright
and Michael Meinardus
Visual Effects Supervisor - John 'D.J.' Des Jardin
Visual Effects Supervisor: Scanline VFX -
Bryan Hirota
Visual Effects Supervisor: Weta Digital -
Kevin Andrew Smith
Visualisation Supervisor: MPC - Kyle Robinson
Visual Effects Animation Supervisor:
Scanline VFX - Eric Petey
Animation Supervisor: Luma Pictures -
Raphael A. Pimentel
Animation Supervisor: Weta Digital -
David Clayton
Animation Supervisor: MPC - Michael Langford
Editor - Josh Schaeffer
Additional Editors - Bob Ducsay,
Pete Beaudreau, Rick Pearson and
Jesse Chapman
Editorial Consultant - John Ottman
Sound Design - Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryan
Sound Designers: E2 - Malte Bieler,
Jason W. Jennings, Brandon Jones and
John Marquis
Dialogue/ADR Supervisors - Vanessa Lapato
and Curt Schulkey
Production Sound Mixer: Australia Unit -
David Lee
Re-Recording Mixers: Warner Bros.
Post Production Creative Services -
Tom Ozanich and Dean A. Zupancic
Music - Tom Holkenborg
Music Supervisors - Peter Afterman
and Alison Litton
Review
It's been a year since I watched Godzilla and several years since I saw King Kong on the big screen. GODZILLA VS. KONG pits the famous giant lizard against the titular ape in a ferociously epic battle that unleashes intense mayhem. It's not the first time these two monsters shared the screen, dating back to 1963's King Kong vs. Godzilla.Adam Wingard takes the helm after directing You're Next and Death Note. He now embraces the monster movie genre with this film. The film is an extensive improvement over King of the Monstersin almost every way. It's jam-packed with incredible fight scenes and vibrant visuals, and there's never a dull moment in this monster-sized hit. The plot looked decent in some parts, but it was predictable and reminded me of Batman v Superman. The human characters still need work. I liked how they incorporated Mecha Godzilla into the film, as he's become a fearsome presence for Godzilla.
The acting is decent, with Millie Bobby Brown reprising her role. Among the new cast, young Kaylee Hotlee is surprisingly talented, given that her character is deaf, as she is in real life. Brian Tyree Henry is a new addition to the movie, playing a podcasting conspiracy theorist who is the comic relief. Kiwi-born actor Julian Dennison is another surprising addition to the ensemble cast, though I haven't watched his previous roles in Hunt for the Wilderpeople or Deadpool 2.
While the movie lacks depth in its plot and characterisation (particularly the humans), GODZILLA VS. KONG takes a step in the right direction with its entertaining, thrilling impact. It is unclear whether more films will emerge from the "MonsterVerse" or when they might be released. But the franchise has potential as long as demand remains. If you're looking for a spectacular display of epic Kaiju battles and CGI, you'll enjoy this movie.
I am so sorry that last month, I forgot to inform you of the announcement of the 93rd Academy Awards. I wasn't aware of that because it got delayed by COVID-19. Anyway, here is the list of nominees selected for each category.
Best Visual Effects
Love and Monsters - Genevieve Camailleri, Brian Cox, Matt Everitt and Matt Sloan
The Midnight Sky -Matthew Kasmir, Chris Lawrence, Max Solomon and David Watkins
Mulan -Sean Andrew Faden, Steve Ingram, Anders Langlands and Seth Maury
The One and Only Ivan - Nick Davis, Greg Fisher, Ben Jones and Santiago Colomo Martinez
Tenet - Scott R. Fisher, Andrew Jackson, David Lee and Andrew Lockley
Best Film Editing
The Father - Yorgos Lamprinos
Nomadland - Chloé Zhao
Promising Young Woman - Frédéric Thoraval
Sound of Metal -Mikkel E.G. Nielsen
The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Alan Baumgarten
Best Costume Design
Emma. - Alexandra Bryne
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Ann Roth
Mank - Trish Summerville
Mulan - Bina Daigeler
Pinocchio - Massimo Cantini Parrini
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Emma. - Laura Allen, Marese Langan and Claudia Stolze
Hillbilly Elegy - Patricia Dehaney, Eryn Krueger Mekash and Matthew W. Mungle
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson
Mank - Colleen LaBaff, Kimberely Spiteri and Gigi Williams
Pinocchio - Dalia Colli, Mark Coulier and Francesco Pegoretti
Best Cinematography
Judas and the Black Messiah - Sean Bobbitt
Mank - Erik Messerschmidt
News of the World - Dariusz Wolski
Nomadland - Joshua James Richards
The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Phedon Papamichael
Best Production Design
The Father - Production Design: Peter Francis; Set Decoration: Cathy Featherstone
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Production Design: Mark Ricker; Set Decoration: Karen O'Hara and Diana Sroughton
Mank - Production Design: Donald Graham Burt; Set Decoration: Jan Pascale
News of the World - Production Design: David Crank; Set Decoration: Elizabeth Keenan
Tenet - Production Design: Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Kathy Lucas
Best Sound
Greyhound - Beau Borders, Michael Minkler, Warren Shaw and David Wyman
Mank - Ren Klyce, Drew Kunin, Jeremy Molod, Nathan Nance and David Parker
News of the World - William Miller, John Pritchett, Mike Prestwood Smith and Oliver Tarney
Soul - Coya Elliot, Ren Klyce and David Parker
Sound of Metal - Jaime Baksht, Nicolas Becker, Phillip Bladh, Carlos Cortes and Michelle Couttolenc
Best Original Song
"Fight for You" from Judas and the Black Messiah- Music by D'Mile and H.E.R.; Lyrics by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas
"Hear My Voice" from The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Music by Daniel Pemberton; Lyrics by Celeste and Pemberton
"Husavik" from Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga - Music and Lyrics by Rickard Göransson, Fat Max Gsus and Savan Kotecha
"Io si (Seen)" from The Life Ahead - Music by Diane Warren; Lyrics by Laura Pausini and Warren
"Speak Now" from One Night in Miami... - Music and Lyrics by Sam Ashworth and Leslie Odom Jr.
Best Original Score
Da 5 Bloods - Terence Blanchard
Mank - Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Minari - Emile Mosseri
News of the World - James Newton Howard
Soul - Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste
Best Animated Short Film
Burrow - Michael Capbarat and Madeline Sharafian
Genius Loci - Adrien Mérigeau and Amaury Ovise
If Anything Happens I Love You - Michael Govier and Will McCormack
Opera - Erick Oh
Yes-People - Arnar Gunnarsson and Gisli Darri Halldórsson
Best Live Action Short Film
Feeling Through - Doug Roland and Susan Ruzenski
The Letter Room - Elvira Lind and Sofia Sondervan
The Present - Ossama Bawardi and Farah Nabulsi
Two Distant Strangers - Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe
White Eye - Shira Hochman and Tomer Shushan
Best Documentary - Short Subject
Colette - Alice Doyard and Anthony Giacchino
A Concerto Is A Conversation - Kris Bowers and Ben Proudfoot
Do Not Split - Charlotte Cook and Anders Hammer
Hunger Ward - Skye Fitzgerald and Michael Shueuerman
A Love Song for Latasha - Sophia Nahali Allison and Janice Duncan
Best Documentary - Feature
Collective - Alexander Nanau and Bianca Oana
Crip Camp - Sara Bolder, Jim LeBrecht and Nicole Newnham
The Mole Agent - Maite Alberdi and Marcela Santibáñez
My Octopus Teacher - Pippa Ehrlich, Craig Foster and James Reed
Time - Garrett Bradley, Lauren Domino and Kellen Quinn
Best International Feature Film
Another Round (Denmark) in Danish - Directed by Thomas Vinterberg
Better Days (Hong Kong) in Mandarin - Directed by Derek Tsang
Collective (Romania) in Romanian - Directed by Alexander Nanau
The Man Who Sold His Skin (Tunisia) in Arabic - Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania
Quo Vadis, Aida? (Bosnia and Herzegovina) in Bosnian - Directed by Jasmila Žbanić
Best Animated Feature Film
Onward - Kori Rae and Dan Scanlon
Over the Moon - Peilin Chou, Glen Keane and Gennie Rin
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon - Will Becher, Paul Kewley and Richard Phelan
Soul - Pete Docter and Dana Murray
Wolfwalkers - Tomm Moore, Stéphan Roelants, Ross Stewart and Paul Young
Best Writing - Adapted Screenplay
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm -Screenplay by Sacha Baron Cohen, Peter Baynham, Jena Friedman, Anthony Hines, Lee Kern, Dan Mazer, Erica Rivinoja and Dan Swimer; Story by Baron Cohen, Hines, Nina Pedrad and Swimer; Based on the Character by Baron Cohen
The Father -Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller, based on a play by Zeller
Nomadland -Chloé Zhao, based on the book by Jessica Bruder
One Night in Miami... - Kemp Powers, based on his play
The White Tiger - Ramin Bahrani, based on the novel by Aravind Adiga
Best Writing - Original Screenplay
Judas and the Black Messiah - Screenplay by Will Berson and Shaka King; Story by Berson, King, Keith and Kenny Lucas
Minari - Lee Isaac Chung
Promising Young Woman - Emerald Fennell
Sound of Metal - Screenplay by Abraham and Darius Marder; Story by Derek Cianfrance and D. Marder
The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Aaron Sorkim
Best Supporting Actress
Maria Bakalova - Borat Subsequent Moviefilmas Tutar Sagdiyev Glenn Close - Hillbilly Elegyas Bonnie "Mamaw" Vance Olivia Colman - The Fatheras Anne Amanda Seyfried - Mankas Marion Davies Youn Yuh-jung - Minarias Soon-ja
Best Supporting Actor
Sacha Baron Cohen - The Trial of the Chicago 7as Abbie Hoffman Daniel Kaluuya - Judas and the Black Messiahas Fred Hampton Leslie Odom Jr. - One Night in Miami... as Sam Cooke
Paul Raci - Sound of Metal as Joe
Lakeith Stanfield - Judas and the Black Messiah as William "Bill" O'Neal
Best Actress
Viola Davis - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom as Ma Rainey
Andra Day - The United States vs. Billie Holiday as Billie Holiday
Vanessa Kirby - Pieces of a Woman as Martha Weiss
Frances McDormand - Nomadland as Fern
Carey Mulligan - Promising Young Woman as Cassandra "Cassie" Thomas
Best Actor
Riz Ahmed - Sound of Metal as Ruben Stone
Chadwick Boseman (Posthumous) - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom as Levee Green
Anthony Hopkins - The Fatheras Anthony
Gary Oldman - Mankas Herman J. Mankiewicz
Steven Yeun - Minarias Jacob Yi
Best Director
Lee Isaac Chung - Minari
Emerald Fennell - Promising Young Woman
David Fincher - Mank
Thomas Vinterberg - Another Round
Chloé Zhao - Nomadland
Best Picture
The Father - Philippe Carcassonne, Jean-Louis Livi and David Parfitt Judas and the Black Messiah- Ryan Coogler, Charles D. and Shaka King Mank - Ceán Chaffin, Eric Roth and Douglas Urbanski Minari - Christina Oh Nomadland- Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey, Frances McDormand, Peter Spears and Chloé Zhao Promising Young Woman- Ben Browning, Emerald Fennell, Ashley Fox and Josey McNamara Sound of Metal - Bert Hamelinick and Sacha Ben Harroche The Trial of the Chicago 7- Stuart M. Besser and Marc Platt
A long time ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived in harmony. That is, until there are monsters, the Druun, that have threatened the very land of its existence,
and the dragons have
sacrificed themselves to
save humanity. Now, 500 years later, the same evil force has returned. To find the last dragon, stop the Druun, and restore the fractured land and its divided people, it's up to a young warrior named Raya.
Voice Cast
Kelly Marie Tran - Raya
Awkwafina - Sisu
Gemma Chen - Namaari
Izaac Wang - Boun
Daniel Dae Kim - Benja
Benedict Wong - Tong
Sandra Oh - Virana
Thalia Tran - Little Noi
Lucille Soong - Dang Hu
Alan Tudyk - Tuk Tuk
Dichen Lachman - General Atitaya/Spine Warrior
Patti Harrison - Tail Chief
Jon Park - Chai
Sung Kang - Dang Hai
Sierra Katow - Merchant/Fang Officer
Ross Butler - Spine Chief
François Chau - Wahn
Crew
Story/Directors - Don Hall
and Carlos López Estrada
Story/Co-Directors - Paul Briggs and John Ripa
Based on Story Ideas - Bradley Raymond
Story - Adele Lim and Kiel Murray
Story/Screenplay - Qui Nguyen
Story/Screenplay/
Director: Pre-Production -
Dean Wellins
Executive Producers - Jared
Bush and Jennifer Lee
Producers - Peter Del Vecho
and Osnat Shurer
Kumandran Language
Creator - David J. Peterson
Production Designers - Helen Mingjue Chen, Paul A. Felix and Cory Loftis
Art Directors: Characters - Shiyoon Kim and Ami Thompson
Head of Story - Fawn Veerasunthorn
Additional Story - Dan Abraham, Tom Ellery, Ryan Green, Byron Howard, Mark Kennedy, Natalie Nourigat, Marc E. Smith, Josie Trinidad and
Chris Williams
Director of Cinematography: Layout -
Rob Dressel
Director of Cinematography: Lightning -
Adolph Lusinsky
Production Coordinator: Animation/
Crowds - Nina Rogers
Production Office Manager - Elise Aliberti
Animation Supervisors - Andrew Feliciano,
Jennifer Hager, Mack Kablan, Brian Menz,
Justin Sklar and Vitor Vilela
Heads of Animation - Amy Lawson Smeed
and Malcon Pierce
Head of Characters and Technical Animation -
Carlos Cabral
Simulation Supervisor - Avneet Kaur
Layout Supervisor - Juan E. Hernandez
Head of Effects Animation - Michael Kaschalk
Effects Supervisors - Marc Bryant,
Dale Mayeda and Christopher Hendryx
Visual Effects Supervisor - Kyle Odermatt
Stereoscopic Supervisor - Katie Tucker-Fico
Editors - Fabienne Rawley and
Shannon Stein
Production Supervisors: Editorial -
James Romo and David A. Thibodeau
Head of Post Production - Bérénice Robinson
Sound Designer & Supervising Sound
Editor - Shannon Mills
Co-Sound Designer - Nia Hansen
Original Dialogue/Re-Recording Mixer -
Gabriel Guy
Re-Recording Mixer - David E. Fluhr
Foley Artists - John Roesch and
Shelley Roden
Music - James Newton Howard
Executive Music Producer - Tom MacDougall
Score Recordist - Shawn Murphy
Score Mixer - Alan Meyerson
Review
Made during the lockdown, RAYA AND THE LOST DRAGON premiered simultaneously in both theatres (except in the US, which came out later) and on the Disney+ streaming service. I saw it in cinemas rather than afford its Premier access on Disney+. This film reminded me of Avatar: The Last Airbender as there are similarities between their Asian-inspired settings, world-building, and concepts. It echoed a few Disney animated classics, like Mulanand Moana. Nowadays, people want strong female characters, and the main protagonist is a substantial upgrade to the Disney Princesses. What captivated me, besidesthe world-building, was the perfectly rendered animation. However, it is the comedy that gives the film its energy. Even the action scenes are thrilling, and the underlying emotion adds resonance and depth.
The message of RAYA AND THE LOST DRAGON, which was its overarching theme, is trust, which proves misguided despite its intention. The characters embody the film's heart and soul. For instance, the titular heroine, Raya, has trust issues yet is sympathetic and headstrong. The dragon Sisu is a spiritual successor to Eddie Murphy's Mushu and Robin Williams' Genie. The other endearing characters include the elusive con-baby Noi, the formidable giant Tong, and the armadillo-like sidekick, Tuk Tuk. The voice cast is skilful as each actor lends their voice to a character. Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina are among the leading voice talents and performed excellently in RAYA. James Newton Howard is back on top of Disney after composing Treasure Planetin 2002 and creates a powerful score that provides the perfect backdrop for a mythical fantasy adventure.
RAYA has earned its place as Disney's newest exciting animated feature film. It is action-heavy and features a timeless story set in a world with ongoing issues. I highly recommend this film. Either you watch it on Disney+ or in theatres (depending on session time availability).
Due to COVID-19, there have been fewer new films in cinemas, with old ones in limited sessions and a few I'm interested in seeing.Tenet is one of the movies I preferred, but instead, I watched FORCE OF NATURE, which is not the action flick I expected. The plot is predictable, with an unrealistic and confusing storyline and a lacklustre execution. The movie feels similar to a film I did not see called Hurricane Heist. One reviewer claims that the plot of FORCE OF NATURE is like Die Hard in a hurricane, which explains the scenario. Indie director Michael Polish is someone I'm unfamiliar with, as I haven't watched his movies. He is married to the film's leading lady, actress Kate Bosworth.
I am pleasantly surprised that Emile Hirsch is still going, and he's in the lead role of a film that barely suits his talents. He's looking so bored playing a troubled character. I've seen Mel Gibson in his better days when his post-Lethal Weapon years were behind him, and his role as a retired cop looked all washed up. Neither Kate Bosworth nor Stephanie Gayo are that good in their performances.
While it's far from a disappointment, it wasn't the action-packed movie I'd been expecting. FORCE OF NATURE remains a relatively quiet experience that has no impact on moviegoers. This film deserves to be forgotten in favour of other action features with much better plots and fight sequences.
Sorry. It took so long to write this obituary. The legendary Oscar-winning actor Christopher Plummer passed away on February 25th, 2021, after complications from a fall. He was 91 years old. With his elegant voice, Plummer was best known for his role as Captain von Trapp in "The Sound of Music." His career has spanned over 70 years.
The Canadian-born actor began his career on Broadway in the 1950s and was well-versed and trained in Shakespeare. He appeared in several stage and screen productions before landing a role in the 1965 musical opposite Julie Andrews, a role that would catapult him to fame. In his memoirs, he admitted he had mixed feelings about the success of "The Sound of Music."
His other memorable roles include newsman Mike Wallace in "The Insider,"a Klingon general in "Star Trek: VI: The Undiscovered Country," and the evil explorer Charles Muntz in "Up." He also portrayed Rudyard Kipling in "The Man Who Would Be King" opposite Sean Connery and Michael Caine. He also portrayed Sherlock Holmes in "Murder by Decree."
In 2009, Plummer received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in the movie "The Last Station." In that film, heplayed Leo Tolstoy in his final year, just before his death. In 2010, he portrayed a now openly gay museum director in "Beginners," which would win him an Oscar. In 2017, Plummer took over the role of J. Paul Getty from Kevin Spacey in director Ridley Scott'sfilm "All the Money in the World." Six weeks of filming took place before the movie came out in theatres. It earned him his third Oscar nomination, making him the oldest actor to receive that honour. One of his last films was opposite Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, and Chris Evans in Rian Johnson's ensemble mystery movie "Knives Out."
He was married three times, twice divorced, and had a daughter, actress Amanda Plummer, from his first marriage.
After being repeatedly delayed during COVID-19, WONDER WOMAN 1984 (WW84) finally made its theatrical release near the end of 2020, alongside its debut on the streaming service HBO Max (available only in the US). However, the film proved divisive for fans and was almost as good as the original. The movie started well, although it became inconsistent in some aspects, likely due to overindulgence or a clichéd, elementary plot. The characters are undeveloped, there isn't enough action, and the tone is cheesy. While the plot point of bringing back Steve Trevor seemed like a good idea on paper, poor execution and writing hampered it. Then again, that's one of the crucial faults within the storyline.
Perhaps the director, Patty Jenkins, became too overconfident, or the studio wanted the movie to take a new direction. I love the 80s aesthetic, which is fitting, given that the film takes place in that era. I'm very disappointed that there is not much 80s music in the movie (except for a few, like the one from Frankie Goes to Hollywood).
While Gal Gadot and Chris Pine have returned to their roles, Pedro Pascal and Kristen Wiig perform best as the main villains, Maxwell Lord and Cheetah. Pascal relishes the opportunity to shine as the bad guy, a bit eerily similar to Donald Trump, but has less honourable intentions. Kristen Wiig's role is identical to Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman in Batman Returns, in which both characters were once good females but turned evil. Hans Zimmer returned to the DCEU to compose the musical score he had written for WW84 and did a spectacular job.
WW84 offers plenty of escapism for audiences, but more is needed to compensate for a lack of originality. Had WW84 been better than the original, itwouldn't have lost its impact on DC fans or comic book readers.
