![]() ![]() The tension in the movie is split across two time periods. Malorie and her children, Boy (Julian Edwards) and Girl (Vivien Lyra Blair) making their way down river. Nonetheless, barring this little issue, the story works really well because it isn’t about the creatures, but rather about the survivors. Is it because they need to feed somehow and just can’t stay in one place? Is it because there are too few of them (although, they did infest the entire planet)? And while hiding under a blanket, if the survivors can see through the fabric and the thinner parts of it, then why can’t these beings make eye contact?Īdmittedly, I’m nitpicking, but if you’re going to introduce a unique contagion method, then you have to expect these kinds of questions. But when they go to the grocery store, a public and readily accessible place, none of the creatures are floating inside. Thankfully, houses are a safe place, as long as doors are shut and windows are painted over. We know they float, or fly, around, seeking out victims. There are drawings, but whether those are accurate representations isn’t certain. Very little is known about these creatures or what they look like. And though this careful treading of the outside world leads to some tense moments, it also exposes a small problem with the movie. Surprisingly, they manage to get down river remarkably well, but that’s beside the point. When Malorie and her two children travel down the river in an attempt to reach a safe haven (not unlike the promised safe zone in Resident Evil), they do so blindfolded and hidden under a blanket. And in Bird Box, this means that the world has to be navigated carefully. So as in most post-apocalyptic movies, the bulk of the story is about the remaining humans struggling to survive. And I commend the writers for creating an evolving enemy, one that becomes better at killing. Knowing their power lies in being seen, they try hard to circumvent whatever obstacles the remaining humans put up. Malorie (Sandra Bullock) with her precious birds.įor starters, these creatures are smart. So, survival in this case only requires that a person not see these creatures, which should be easy, no? Well, it turns out it’s a little harder. (** SPOILER ALERT **) The creatures use the victim’s memories against them, leading to a non-voluntary suicide, and that’s a terrifying notion. Though the post-apocalyptic nature of the movie isn’t anything new, the contagion factor is unique. As the initial event unfolded, I was intrigued. What does matter is that anyone caught looking at these “unseen” beings is afflicted and in a short time, dies. Whether they’re extra-terrestrial or supernatural in nature isn’t clear, but it doesn’t matter either. For unknown reasons, invisible entities – invisible at least from the perspective of the viewer – begin appearing to humans. Malorie’s (Sandra Bullock) world is about to change. It’s a post-apocalyptic movie, but with an interesting premise. Hoping to unwind, I looked at my options and came across one that had been released recently just in the thick of this crazy season: Netflix’s Bird Box. ![]() Kids return to school, television shows return from their hiatus, and a few movies make their debut. For many, this means a return to some sense of normalcy. Salazar will take centre stage, however, in the upcoming James Cameron action film Alita: Battle Angel.Starring: Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, Sarah Paulson, John Malkovich, Jacki Weaver, Rosa Salazar, Danielle Macdonald Her character's fate was left ambiguous in the film as she parts ways with Malorie but is not shown to have died, so if they do decide to do a sequel then maybe there can be a comeback for her and fellow escapee and lover Felix (Machine Gun Kelly). "I'm grateful to be hired, especially as a Latin woman in this business, and I'm always grateful when the most essential part of my character isn't that she's Latin". Regardless of her disappointment at her role being cut down, Salazar revealed that one aspect of her involvement in the film that does please her. "I stand by my performance, even though it been abbreviated." "Everything we shot that was added - which was the catalyst of me agreeing to do the movie - was not in the movie. Now an actress in the film, Rosa Salazar, who played fellow survivor Lucy, has revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that much of her role wasn't left in the final cut of the film, despite producers intending to flesh out her character more. The film focuses on pregnant artist Malorie ( Sandra Bullock) trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic future where an unknown force causes a wave of mass hysteria and suicide if looked upon. Bird Box has been a massive success for Netflix, becoming their biggest Original film ever.
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