The trajectory of the 2024 film calendar has had some pretty unexpected effects that started off on the wrong foot and then took hold over time. The Amazon-MGM Studios action-adventure game starring Chris Evans and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of the most notable examples of these types of outliers, while Red One was a hit in theaters, it has become a streaming hit.
It’s times like this when other people have confidence in the process. Surprisingly, although Red One director Jake Kasdan had never worked on a practical effects symbol before, that lack of experience excited him when it came time to tackle this. happy company. As CinemaBlend was able to hear Kasdan’s answer to the question, his reasoning for entering such uncharted territory is quite admirable:
We never even thought of as doing it in CG. We sought after to do it [practically]. Array. . When you have an actor like this who takes on the challenge that Kristofer [Hivju] took on, [thinking] “How can I make this functionality shine so that it is not eaten away through the costume?” So the character is rarely very actually the costume? “We spent months coming up this look, yet then he plays it and it is just this explosive, full of life thing that, you know, lighting fixtures everyone up. So it was one of the maximum a laugh sequences I’ve ever had the possibility to do.
You want to talk about Christmas miracles? When I attended a screening to write my Red One review, I was one of the first people surprised to actually enjoy the picture. The wave of fans started growing stronger over time, with several members of the CinemaBlend team, like our own Rich Knight, sharing their own face turns on the movie.
The news was so clever that it encouraged Dwayne Johnson’s thanks to Red One fans. However, it was not a last-minute gesture of exposure to adopt a film that seemed doomed to failure. This magic was provided from day one, and it took some time. other people a little more than others to true believers.
During this virtual press conference, we all got to enjoy former MCU movie star Chris Evans, who marveled at the quality of the performances that have avoided “being eaten by the costume. “, here’s what CinemaBlend learned from this past meeting with the Red One cast:
I grew up on movies like Labyrinth and The Neverending Story, where it was all practical and it was real. Those things stuck with you as a kid, ’cause It was things that you never saw in your normal life. I know now that every other movie is just loaded with CG, and in a way there’s so much of it that when you do get a film that goes practical, it still sticks with you in that same way.
Even if moviegoers seemed jaded by the arrival of Red One, the situation changes every day when it comes to this possible new tradition. It will be interesting to watch next week, as at the end of 2024, other people will most likely opt out of the Amazon-MGM Studios holiday sale.
Just like Chris Evans and Jake Kasdan reflected above, having actors either interacting with and/or embodying the practical world of Red One really does rub off on the audience. Those of you who want to save Santa at home, or in theaters, can either catch it on the big screen or on the couch. For the latter option, you’ll need a Prime Video subscription and probably a cup of hot cocoa. It’s winter, and that hot treat never goes out of style.
Mike Reyes is the Senior Movie Contributor at CinemaBlend, though that title’s more of a guideline really. Passionate about entertainment since grade school, the movies have always held a special place in his life, which explains his current occupation. Mike graduated from Drew University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, but swore off of running for public office a long time ago. Mike’s expertise ranges from James Bond to everything Alita, making for a brilliantly eclectic resume. He fights for the user.
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