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Here’s the official synopsis:

Alice (Florence Pugh) and Jack Chambers (Harry Styles) are a young, happy couple living in the seemingly perfect company town of Victory during the 1950s, which is created and paid for by the mysterious company Jack is working for. Curiosity about the nature of her husband’s work on the secret Victory Project begins to consume Alice which leads to cracks in their utopian life as Alice raises tensions within the community during her investigation of the project.

Packed together with breathtaking style and production values, the visual flair of Don’t Worry Darling is the first thing that hits you as soon as you lay eyes on this new trailer, and it’s a film experience unlike anything else out there. But as Wilde draws back the layers that lie behind the glamour, a darker, more dangerous revelation presents itself, and Don’t Worry Darling presents itself as a thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat the whole way through.

Florence Pugh again commands the attention of her audience with a gripping performance as the film’s lead Alice Chambers, a young housewife who is living the 1950s dream in the company of Victory, where everything is seemingly perfect. Until it isn’t. Soon suffering feelings of paranoia, Alice falls into a dangerous, twisted spiral as she begins to challenge the authority of Victory’s leader, Frank (Chris Pine) and his perfect doting wife Shelley (Gemma Chan). It’s then that a new nightmare for Alice begins, and this trailer turns up the heat on our central protagonist as her will to survive takes over and she has to do everything in her power to set herself free.

This second trailer for Don’t Worry Darling is a completely different experience from the initial first trailer and heightens the suspense and intensity that Don’t Worry Darling will deliver to audiences. It’s a frenzied watch, and promises a completely original film that audiences will be spellbound by.

Don’t Worry Darling will arrive in cinemas on October 6.

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After the return of half the population in Avengers: Endgame ignites “the emergence”, the Eternals—an immortal alien race created by the Celestials who have secretly lived on Earth for over 7,000 years—reunite to protect humanity from their evil counterparts, the Deviants.

Fresh off her Academy Award-winning work on the dramatic Nomadland, director Chloé Zhao jumps headfirst into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and opens audiences up to a brand new cast of characters with The Eternals, a group of extraterrestrial gods who have a massive connection to the very foundation of the MCU and she gets to stretch her creativity as a filmmaker with this project to a very cosmic level. As a director, Zhao strikes the right balance between the massive scale and intimate emotion that works its way into Eternals and she uses a unique storytelling frame to explore the presence of the Eternals and their place both in the past and present on Earth and how they have shaped human existence from the shadows.

Zhao also leans heavily into the design aesthetic and storytelling of the great Jack Kirby; an artist who was a literal world-builder and who along with his collaborator Stan Lee helped to craft the entire Marvel Universe. The Eternals where his singular creation and Zhao revisits the unique design language that Kirby established when bringing these characters to life and by injecting Kirby’s unique rendering style into the project she truly marks Eternals out as a Marvel film that does not look like any other previous MCU films. Added to the unique look and feel of Eternals is its stunning visual effects and cinematography, and with the presence of its cosmic atmosphere and the arrival of the mighty Celestials, Eternals stands out as a very impressive visual specimen.

Eternals is a complete ensemble piece and Zhao has assembled quite the cast. Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie make up this eclectic cast of characters and each brings their unique sensibilities and personality to this very diverse group of characters. Splitting the Eternals up into the ‘fighters’ who include Madden, Nanjiani, Ridloff, Lee and Jolie and the ‘thinkers’ who include Chan, McHugh, Henry, Keoghan and Hayek keeps the action and storytelling of the film’s narrative interesting, while also adding to the sense of family that the film builds on and the drama that comes with it. This pack of heroes is certainly the most unique mix that we’ve so far seen in the MCU and Zhao leans into each of the actor’s personalities and quirks to distinguish the Eternals from other more established MCU heroes.

Of particular note in Eternals is Richard Madden as the heroically stoic Ikaris. Standing tall and proud and presenting a considerable action man gravitas to his performance, Madden holds the attention of the screen as the high-flying Ikrais and proves that he has the chops to handle the role of the leading man. Madden brings a grand sense of power to his role as Ikaris and it’s a solid performance that marks him out as an actor to watch. He’s juxtaposed as Ikaris with the presence of Gemma Chan’s Sersi who is more reserved in her performance and who offers audiences a path into the world of the Eternals, and she brings a great maturity to her role and position as Sersi.

Breaking things up and bringing a fun sense of levity to the heavy drama of Eternals is Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo and this is Nanjiani as we’ve never seen him before/ Playing Kingo as an egotistical playboy who has embraced the opportunities that eternal life has granted him, Nanjiani has a blast really shifting things up and his outlook in the film has an important part to play in the narrative. Lia McHugh also marks herself out as a true revelation as Sprite, an ‘old soul’ who brings plenty of dramatic tension to the story and who holds her own with the older members of the cast. Angelina Jolie also really shifts things up as the warrior Thena, and she plays with plenty of heavy emotions and her role is marked by key feelings of trauma and loss. Kit Harrington also makes a very interesting cameo appearance as Dane Whitman, a human mortal who is guarding a dangerous lineage and the secrets that come with it, and who makes a keen impression on audiences.

Eternals is a real rush of a ride, and after a year of lockdowns and more smaller-scale forms of entertainment it’s so much fun to finally be back in front of a big screen and the epic reach that only the cinema can present. Zhao showcases an amazing level of dynamic action that will have your blood pumping and Eternals is an exciting time at the cinema for sure. From laser-energy battles with the hellish Deviants to the presence of the all-consuming force of the mighty Celestials, Eternals packs a hell of a lot of energy onto the big screen and the result is a very cool cinematic presentation, unlike anything we’ve ever seen from Marvel Studios on the big screen before.

Eternals is a Marvel film that takes risks and wins big with its narrative, visuals and universe expanding concepts and injects a host of fantastic new energy into the still-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s superhero cinema done big and bold and Marvel fans get one hell of a cool treat with this one.

Image: Walt Disney Pictures

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Long ago, in the world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, and her pet pill bug companion Tuk Tuk, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than dragon magic to save the world—it’s going to take trust as well.

Directors Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada get to do something special with Raya and the Last Dragon, a brand new and totally original new motion picture from Walt Disney Pictures that really does something interesting with the fantasy genre. Taking place in the mystical, but now broken land of Kumandra, Hall and Estrada tell a classic heroes tale of two mismatched characters, Raya, a young warrior who has a thing or two to learn, and Sisu, a goofy young dragon, who doesn’t quite live up to her legend, as they undertake a crazy adventure that is sure to enthral audiences.

Telling a well-paced and fascinating story about one young woman’s quest to save her homeland, Hall and Estrada place their focus on Raya’s growth as a character as the central tenant of their film and the result is a fascinating watch. Inspired by the custom and cultures of South East Asia, Hall, Estrada and their team of talented artists and storytellers have envisioned an astonishing world in this picture and you certainly soak it all in as an audience member. From the visual standpoint, Raya and the Last Dragon is one of the most beautiful Disney films to date, and its lush, colourful and vibrant energy transports viewers to a brand new land of adventure and possibility.

Innovation and originality are right at the top of the list for Hall and Estrada and this leads to a brilliant sense of worldbuilding and mythos in Raya and the Last Dragon. Taking place in the exotic land of Kumandra, audiences are introduced to the five different lands and cultures of this fantasy world which include Fang, Heart, Spine, Talon and Tail, and the production team behind Raya have gone to incredible detail to bring this film to life. Every single culture is meticulously well-thought-out and designed, and this clarity of design and artistry makes the narrative that much more powerful in its delivery.

Stepping into the shoes of young warrior and dragon guardian Raya is Kelly Marie Tran and she’s pitch-perfect in the role. A determined young woman who believes in the myth of Sisu and who desires to restore her legend to life and save Kumandra before its too late, Tran’s vocals and physical performance lend believability to Raya and the naturalness in her performance makes you feel all the more for this character and the conviction of her quest. Tran gives Raya many layers, and the complexity of her character keeps this narrative interesting. Audiences will find themselves with an awesome new character that they can cheer for and this is all down to Tran’s exceptional performance.

Joining Tran as the goofy and precocious water dragon Sisu is the delightful Awkwafina, and she revels in her role. Worshipped as the saviour of Kumandra, Sisu doesn’t fully live up to her legend, but with Raya’s help, she’s able to go on a quest and truly become the dragon of legend. Awkwafina’s comedic timing is once again perfect, and her kooky mannerisms as this character give this film plenty of fun and energy and she steals every single scene that she’s in. Like Tran, Awkwafina’s performance is shaped by honesty and a conviction to present a great character for audiences, and younger viewers will delight in the performance that she gives in this film.

Facing off against Raya and Sisu is Gemma Chan as Namaari, a warrior princess of the Fang Land and Raya’s enemy. And she’s a very complicated character. As Raya’s shadow image, Namaari is presented as an all-out bad girl character, but just like Raya there are many layers to her character and the journey she takes is an interesting one to behold. Chan gives Namaari a burning anger and resentment that gives the character a serious edge, and this creates the space for some major surprises and character development that audiences won’t anticipate.

Filling out the rest of the supporting cast in Raya and the Last Dragon is Benedict Wong as Tong, a formidable warrior giant, Izaac Wang as Boun, a 10-year-old entrepreneur and Thalia Tran as Little Noi, a toddler con artist. As Raya’s fellow compatriots in her quest to restore Kumandra each of them adds a unique flavour to the film, along with their own hilarious comedy and you’ll be laughing hysterically thanks to the antics of these three trouble makers. Compliments must also be given to Daniel Dae Kim who stars as Raya’s father, Chief Benja, and he brings a deep sense of respect and guardianship to the character.

In addition to its strong narrative and lavish visuals, Raya and the Last Dragon also has a very unique sense of spirituality that is present throughout its storytelling. Drawing from the real-life spiritual practices of Buddhism and Hinduism, directors Hall and Estrada give Raya and the Last Dragon a unique spiritual practice, and while it is subtle, this sense of a strong spiritual base helps the narrative to hit deeper and leaves a strong impression on audiences.

The storytelling of Raya and the Last Dragon draws on strong core themes of trust, friendship and togetherness, and Hall, Estrada and their team push these throughout the narrative. The theme of trust, and what it means to both give and receive it, is the central thematic element of the film. This theme has a profound influence over the narrative and it fully shapes the journey that Raya, Sisu and their friends must take together in order to save Kumandra. This strong presence of well-shaped narrative themes alines the film with other classic Disney Animation stories such as Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio, and allows the audience to fully invest in the film’s narrative.

Raya and the Last Dragon is a film where every element of the production comes together in harmonious balance and the result is a beautiful story that audiences that can fully escape into. Disney fans, both young and old, will find an immense sense of joy with this new piece of cinema and it does something special and is very much worth the watch.

Image: Walt Disney Pictures

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