The film takes place in March of 2020 right as COVID-19 starts to be a major threat to the U.S. and places start to shut down and people start to panic. Meanwhile, Cynthia (Lixy Lestat), who is on the run after she steals money from her former boss who is a drug lord. As she drives across country she comes down with COVID. She pulls over to a motel to get some rest when she meets Willow (Sushii Xyhyvette Holder), who is a mysterious woman. Willow takes care of Cynthia when she passes out in the motel parking lot. Cynthia learns that Willow is not just a normal woman but has a thirst for blood and she claims to be a vampire.
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.
Remember Caroline from Vampire Diaries? Well, now she’s The Suitcase Killer, allegedly.
In the shadow of towering film production companies lived dozens of grindhouses, genres, and low-budget films deemed too “unclean” for the modern film audience.
I hate the idea that animation’s for kids; just because it’s animated doesn’t mean that it’s some silly cartoon and shouldn’t be taken seriously.
With The Father, writer-director Florian Zeller- who wrote and developed the play upon which the film is based- pulls no punches as he confidently makes every effort to put the audience in the mind of someone whose grip on reality has all but vanished. It’s a dazzling testament to Zeller’s abilities as a director as he makes his first transition from stage to film appear as if he’s been working behind a camera his entire career. The dialogue he fashions with co-writer Christopher Hampton, along with the work of production designers Peter Francis and Cathy Featherstone, collectively makes the downward spiral of dementia startlingly tangible, doing so in a way that can be comprehended by everyone except the person it directly affects.
The Legendary Clades - a family of explorers - find themselves in a strange new world with fantastic creatures awaiting them. Perhaps their greatest challenge will be healing the ties that bond.
