In the tradition of Roald Dahl or O. Henry, this strange little psychological thriller begins when a New Yorker stops in a small Pennsylvania town with a flat tire only trapped in the local bar where he is accused of being a hit and run driver who killed one of their patrons. As the locals interrogate and threaten our protagonist we are lead through a series of psychological twists and turns, leading to a very surprise ending.
In order to learn why an arguably outdated fanfic trope was resurfacing in the contact zone of popular culture, I dove into a vibrant trough of character development.
"Be good. It doesn’t mean you can’t be tough. It doesn’t mean you always have to be nice. Just be good."
Overall, Cruella stands above the other Disney retellings. Its dark and bold, and that is exactly what these retellings should be. Emma Stone continues to prove she's one of the finest young actresses working today, and Emma Thompson gives one of the best villain performances in the last decade. The fashion is stunning, the dogs are adorable, and the story is wildly vibrant and original. It's classic movie fun, and it shouldn't be overlooked.
When science, Bruce Banner is exposed to gamma radiation from his experiment, he transforms into a gigantic green monster when he gets angry and wreaks havoc wherever he goes.
Marvin Gaye's powerful music addresses the same themes as "Da 5 Bloods" and elevates the film to even greater heights.
The film illustrates the life of a single who struggles to provide an ideal childhood for her two daughters.
