Sci-fi
Realive (2016)
Summa
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Marc is diagnosed with a disease and is given one year left to live. Unable to accept his own end, he decides to freeze his body. Sixty years later, in the year 2084, he becomes the first man to be revived in history. It is then he discovers that the love of his life, Naomi, has accompanied him this entire time in a way that he’d never expected.
Genre : SF
Country : Belgium/Spain/France
Cast :
Tom Hughes : Marc
Oona Chaplin : Naomi
Charlotte Le Bon : Elizabeth
Director :
Mateo Gil
My opinion on “Realive”
“Imagine you were born totally aware and conscious of everything around you.
Conscious you were coming out of someone else’s body.
Joined to it by a bloody cord that you are completely covered in blood.
Conscious of the dry air entering your lungs for the first time.
The sharp sounds in your ears.
The blinding light in your eyes.
Conscious that your bones are unbearably soft and your life is so fragile it could disappear at any moment.
That’s what being resurrected is like.”
Perhaps the initial idea of Marc Jarvis (Tom Hughes) wasn’t so bad. The moment he hears he’s terminally ill and only has a few months to live, he decides to get himself cryogenically preserved. In other words, he’ll turn into a popsicle. Not forever. Only until the medical world is capable to heal him from his disease, after which he can lead a healthy life again. A great idea but with one disadvantage. And that’s something Marc is going to find out afterwards. The downside is that you leave your loved ones behind as well. And it might be that the spirit of the age has changed drastically. Physically, you may be in first-class condition, but the mental state might be a problem.
Lucky in love, no luck with health.
“Realive” is a grade-A SF with its “Oblivion“-like interiors and appearance. At the same time, it also raises a deep-philosophical topic about eternal life and postponing death. It’s not a futuristic machine like in “Elysium” that fixes imperfections and medical problems. It’s the evolution of medical technologies which makes it possible to perform medical interventions in an adequate way. But as the movie progresses, you notice that the movie contains a sophisticated romantic story as well. A story about a complicated relationship in which an eternal love is hidden. Marc and Naomi (Oona Chaplin) are having an on-again, off-again relationship for years now. And just as they come to the conclusion that they are made for each other, a deadly disease is the party pooper. From then on they know there’s no future for them as a happy, elderly couple.
Wakey wakey, sleeping beauty!
The film is fascinating enough but also extremely slow. Most of the film takes place in a clinically white, state-of-the-art facility where Marc awakens from his cryogenetic sleep. Not that he’s physically the same as in the past, because a lot of his body is being reconstructed with cloned bones, muscles and nerves. Only his brains and some vital organs are retained. He’s also connected to a high-tech device using a kind of umbilical cord. His new mechanical mother so to say. And thanks to the “Mind writer” he’s able to save parts of his memories. So be prepared to see a lot of flashbacks about his youth and the chaotic relationship with Naomi.
Romeo and Julia meets Frankenstein!
Ultimately, you can say this movie is a modern “Romeo and Julia meets Frankenstein”. A film that deals with eternal love and the resurrection of a comatose person. I recently saw “The Lazarus effect” which had a kind of identical subject. Only the imaging of future medical techniques and treatments are created in a very convincing and realistic way. Unfortunately for Marc, emotional relationship between individuals in this futuristic world isn’t the same anymore. Eroticism and love are banished to foolish workgroups and are seen as something banal and unnecessary. I’m sure he didn’t expect that to happen. Both the outstanding performances of Tom Hughes and Charlotte Le Bon as caring nurse Elizabeth, as the philosophical moral, make “Realive” an engaging and emotional film at the same time. Maybe it’s indeed better for an individual’s existence to be limited to one particular era. Physiological issues can be circumvented and improved. It’s the mental state that can cause problems. So don’t expect a happy end in this movie.
My rating 7/10
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The first official image from Alpha Gang has finally arrived, offering audiences an early look at one of 2026’s most unusual and star-studded films.
Directed by filmmaking duo David Zellner and Nathan Zellner, Alpha Gang blends science fiction and comedy with an offbeat premise that follows a group of alien invaders disguised as a 1950s biker gang as they attempt to conquer Earth. Their carefully planned mission quickly begins to unravel when they experience something they never anticipated: human emotions.
The newly released first-look image showcases several members of the ensemble cast in their retro biker attire, teasing the film’s unique blend of vintage Americana and extraterrestrial absurdity. The cast includes Cate Blanchett, Dave Bautista, Chris Pine, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough, Lily-Rose Depp, Adria Arjona, Doona Bae, and Kelvin Harrison Jr., making it one of the most impressive ensemble lineups currently scheduled for release.
While few story details have been revealed beyond the official synopsis, the concept alone has generated plenty of excitement online. Following the debut of the first image, movie fans praised the film’s bizarre premise and distinctive visual style, with many noting that the Zellner brothers’ involvement makes the project even more intriguing given their reputation for unconventional filmmaking.
The film is currently expected to arrive in September 2026, though an exact release date has yet to be announced.
With an imaginative premise, acclaimed filmmakers behind the camera, and a cast packed with Academy Award winners and fan favorites, Alpha Gang is already shaping up to be one of next year’s most anticipated original sci-fi comedies.
Kraven The Hunter (Sony Pictures)
Hunting Season is on! And Kraven is taking more than just names. Kraven The Hunter releases this coming December at a cinema near you.
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi
Release Date: 13 December 2024
Director: J.C. Chandor
Story by: Richard Wenk
Screenplay by: Richard Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway
Based on: Marvel Comics
Distributed by: Sony Pictures
Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana Debose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russel Crowe.
Plot
Kraven the Hunter is the visceral, action-packed origin story of how and why one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
Catch the trailer online now!
Like an oasis in the desert, Dune: Part 2 brings life to cinema in a refreshing way. Experience Denis Villeneuve’s blockbuster on the big screen, the way it was meant to be seen.
Plot
Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Review
Just a word of caution, spoilers ahead.
Denis Villeneuve brought this masterpiece to life like no other. An amazing cast who really played their parts well!
The story picks up where Dune: Part 1 ended off. As you may recall from Dune: Part 1 House Atreides, led by Duke Leto Atreides, arrives on Arrakeen, with the assignment of taking charge of Arrakis, however, the assignment is short-lived as the Harkonnens along with the Sardaukar invade the Atreides family has to fight for their lives. Leto is captured, but manages to sacrifice himself to take down Baron Vladimir Harkonnen. Lady Jessica and Paul Atreides, Leto’s son ends up in the desert and crosses paths with the Fremen, the inhabitants of Arrakis.
If you haven’t watched Dune: Part 1, I high recommend doing so.
We see Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprise their roles as Paul Atreides and Chani, respectively. They bring the roles to life like water would in a desert setting and between the two halves of the movie you can see a clear transition with the role of Paul as he moves from not wanting power to eventually declaring a war.
Austin Butler portrayed the part of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. I found myself rooting so much for Feyd-Rautha just based on his story. I totally enjoyed Austin’s performance as I have watched him perform before in Elvis, and this made him a favorite already. The make-up team sure did amazing work with the Harkonnens. The fight scenes are to die for and Austin and Timothée delivers a spicy finale.
Javier Bardem returns as Stilgar, leader of the Fremen. He delivers a great performance as Stilgar and is one of the strongest believers in Paul’s destiny. Josh Brolin is back as Gurney Halleck. He is one of the few who survived the invasion by the Harkonnen, and is reunited with Paul.
Dune: Part 2 combines politics with religion and warfare as the fight for control over Arrakis becomes heated when Paul accepts his destiny, declaring himself to be the prophesized Lisan al Gaib. Paul goes from fighter, riding a sandworm, to eventually leading an attack on the very emperor who encouraged the fall of House Atreides. Family dynamics play a big part as you discover that Paul is more than just a target of house Harkonnen, he is also family.
Hans Zimmer provides musical excellence, while the cinematic experience is totally out of this world. The soundtrack of Dune: Part 2 is available on Spotify. Denis makes Arrakis real for us in vivid scenery of the main areas on Arrakis and with a story so powerful, I will always want to go back to visit the sands of Dune.
The trailer doesn’t spoil much of the movie. In fact there are a few surprise appearances that will leave you hungry for more. The story delivers a plot twist at the end. There is no post-credits scene so no need to wait till the end. Dune: Part 2 has a runtime of 165 minutes.
I rate this masterpiece a 5 out of 5. I’m really looking forward to seeing what Denis has planned for Dune in the future. You don’t need to see the future to know that this is an excellent movie. Go and watch it and if possible, watch it in IMAX, how it was meant to be seen.
Frank Herbert wrote a masterpiece, and Denis Villeneuve brought it to life!
Do it for the fighters! Do it for Arrakis! Watch Dune: Part 2 at a cinema near you!
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