Rebel Moon Review
Movie: Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire
Writing Credits: Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad & Shay Hatten … (screenplay by)
Zack Snyder … (story by)
- Cast: Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Charlie Hunnam And Anthony Hopkins
- Cinematography- Zack Snyder
- Edited by Dody Dorn
- Music by Tom Holkenborg
- Production companies The Stone Quarry, Grand Electric
- Distributed by Netflix
- Release dates: December 15, 2023 (United States), December 21, 2023 (Netflix)
- Running time 134 minutes[1]
- Country- United States
- Language- English, Hindi
- Budget- $166 million
- OTT- Netflix
Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire Review:
Zack Snyder, the renowned American film director, commenced his cinematic journey with “Dawn of the Dead,” a remake of the 1978 horror classic. Over the years, Snyder has directed various comic book and superhero films, including “300” (2007), “Watchmen” (2009), “Superman: Man of Steel” (2013), “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “Justice League” (2017), “Legend of the Guardians,” “Army of the Dead” (2021), and “Army of Thieves” (2021). Familiar with Snyder’s distinctive style, fans eagerly anticipated his venture into DC comic-book territory, leading to a highly anticipated yet flawed entry.
Snyder’s latest creation, “Rebel Moon” (2023), a space opera, debuted on Netflix on December 21. The four-and-a-half-hour interplanetary sci-fi action extravaganza is released in two parts, with “Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire” initially hitting limited theaters on December 15. The second part, “Rebel Moon: The Scargiver,” is scheduled for release on April 19, 2024.
Unlike Snyder’s previous works, “Rebel Moon” is an entirely original creation, though it bears resemblances to other films like “Star Wars,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Lord of the Rings,” and “Black Panther.”
The narrative of “Rebel Moon” draws inspiration from Akira Kurosawa’s “The Seven Samurai,” a tale of assembling a ragtag team of warriors, a premise echoed in films like “The Magnificent Seven” and “A Bug’s Life.” The film unfolds as a rebel faction clashes with an oppressive empire.
Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire Story:
The story begins on Veldt, a moon resembling a fusion of Jupiter and Saturn. Kora (Sofia Boutella), a young refugee posing as a farmer, arrives on Veldt, witnessing the replacement of the murdered King and Queen by malevolent dictators. These tyrants aim to suppress rebel pockets known as the Bloodaxe, with the good farmers of Veldt having sold grain to the rebels.
Cora, originally plowing fields, becomes a crucial figure when Admiral Atticus Noble (Ed Skrein), a menacing enforcer, arrives. Sindri, the village head, resists surrendering their harvest to Motherworld, leading to a brutal beating. Kora, hiding in the shadows, witnesses the injustice.
As Noble orders the harvest, Kora decides to leave but intervenes when Imperium soldiers attempt to assault a woman. Revealing her past as a former Imperium member, Cora escapes with her farmer friend Gunnar (Michael Huisman) to form a rebel army against Motherworld.
Kora and Gunnar recruit a diverse group of warriors, including a smuggler and criminal named Kai (Charlie Hunnam), a beast tamer named Tarak (Staaz Nair), a cyborg swordsman named Nemesis (Duna Bey), and Titus, a disgraced Imperium commander.
The team faces betrayals, battles, and revelations, culminating in a confrontation with Admiral Noble. The film unfolds on a grand scale, with Sofia Boutella’s portrayal of Kora adding depth and engagement. Djimon Hounsou, Charlie Hunnam, and Anthony Hopkins also contribute to the film’s ensemble cast.
“Rebel Moon” is a cinematic spectacle crafted by Snyder, offering a mix of spare parts from various influences. Despite its flaws, the film is worthwhile for Snyder enthusiasts.
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