Directed by Peyton Reed; Ant-Man and The Wasp – Quantumania has its key characters, including Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) exploring the Quantum Realm. A place where they encounter strange creatures, Kang The Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) and an adventure that goes beyond what they thought possible.
Here’s the thing; it’s doubtful that I’ll actually watch this movie. Especially since I’ve not been moved to watch a single Ant-Man film yet.
So, considering the above, why have I featured the film at all? I love the music and the ways it’s used in this trailer. Additionally, I’ve always enjoyed a deep-voiced villain – and third, the trailer gets more interesting and fun for me from 1:34 minutes onwards. Well, except for that part where Ant-Man’s daughter screams ‘Dad!‘ It just feels as though a more emotional version of that was needed for the moment. Luckily though, we end on a high with Kang The Conqueror’s magnificent scream.
Have you seen any Ant-Man movies? How much does this one appeal to you?
Randall Park, Michael Douglas, Kathryn Newton, Katy M. O’Brian, William Jackson Harper, Michelle Pfeiffer, Bill Murray, Corey Stoll and Leonardo Taiwo also star
French Exit (2020), Michelle Pfeiffer, Sony Pictures Classics
In new comedy/drama French Exit, Michelle Pfeiffer is Frances Price; an ageing Manhattan socialite who’s fast running out the money she inherited. And so she must move to a small apartment in Paris with her son and cat.
Directed by Azazel Jacobs; additional key cast includes Imogen Poots, Lucas Hedges, Tracy Letts and Danielle Macdonald.
No matter how many times I see Pfeiffer in other films, the mere hearing or reading of her name always brings up an image of her iconic work as Cat Woman in Batman Returns (1992).
The talented cast almost guarantees that I’ll watch this one. May it be even more amusing than this trailer suggests.
Valerie Mahaffey, Isaach De Bankolé, Daniel di Tomasso, Eddie Holland, Matt Holland, Christine Lan, Robert Higden, Larry Dayand Laura Mitchell also star.
Maleficent – Mistress Of Evil (2019), Angelina Jolie, Walt Disney Studios
The trailer for the long awaited sequel I’d almost forgotten about, Maleficent – Mistress Of Evil just landed.
Starring Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein and Elle Fanning; director Joachim Rønning’s movie will further explore the complex relationship between Maleficent and Aurora, as they face new threats to the magical land of the Moors.
I’m certainly happy to see Jolie on the big screen again. And as my favourite evil queen of all things.
Can’t wait for the visuals, and to watch the dynamic between Maleficent and Pfeiffer’s Queen Ingrith.
Juno Temple, Kae Alexander, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Harris Dickinson, Teresa Mahoney, Imelda Staunton, Lesley Manville and Sam Riley aslo star.
Mother!, the Darren Aronofsky-directed mystery/horror film about uninvited guests who disrupt a couple’s tranquil existence, is a weird movie.
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer, the acting is great, of course. But what I enjoyed most about the film has nothing to do with acting. As controversial as this is, the beautiful single braid on Lawrence’s head is so effortless and gorgeous. That’s my favourite thing about Mother!
Part of my issue with Aronofsky’s movie is that I can’t say I fully get it. I found myself getting mad at the close-up shots, and about an hour into the film, I was thinking: ‘Resolve this mystery already!’
What’s also quite unfortunate about me not really understanding Mother! is that I’m definitely not interested enough to watch it again on the off-chance that I may finally get it.
The way Lawrence and Bardem’s characters were so obviously grossly mismatched as a couple rather annoyed me. Bardem’s character’s lack of consideration towards his wife really made me mad and because I didn’t understand why he was being that way, it simply made matters worse.
If you’re an Aronofsky fan, I say give this movie a chance because you may like it. Just remember that Mother! is definitely more mystery than horror, so don’t let the word ‘horror’ dissuade you or get you too excited.
If you think I totally missed the point of this movie, you’re very welcome to enlighten me in the comments below.
