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Gal Gadot andJennifer Lopez Returned to the cinema this week in two not-so-amazing separate films, “Death on the Nile” by Gadot, and “Wedding by Surprise” by Lopez.
What’s interesting is exactly what happened before the release of the films: while Lopez leveraged the buzz around her new film with an aggressiveness that had not been seen for a long time, Gadot simply ignored it completely and not in vain.
When the main planet is a real criminal
The new film starring our wave, “Death on the Nile,” is the epitome of the fear of every PR man or director: the film’s main star, Armie Harmer, who plays Gadot’s husband, was exposed about six months ago as a sadistic and serial abuser. The serious allegations against him put the film in real danger, which caused the producers to seriously consider filming the scenes starring him again.
From “Death on the Nile” (Photo: Rob Youngson)
The idea fell through very quickly, also because of the budget that such a move requires, and mainly for technical reasons because re-photography requires a re-collection of the whole ensemble of actors, who live in different and crowded schedules. Disney’s decision, the film’s distributor, was strategic: the convoy could pass so the dogs would not bark. Did not make big launches for the film.
PR actions for a film with a star accused of making such serious allegations in such a sensitive climate could not only turn the film into a punching bag but as an event that could hurt its other stars as well. The marketing silence and lack of interviews Bad at all.
The plot of the film
In 2017, the film “Murder in the Orient Express” was directed by Kenneth Branagh, which is an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s popular book. The film was a respectable success and the potential for sequels was in it from the beginning – this is what led Brana to make another and identical film which takes place in the late 30s.
Similar to the plot of the book, here too we have an heir (Gadot) who kidnaps her fiancé (Armie Hammer) and marries him. After the two go on a honeymoon in Egypt they join a range of types who join them on a cruise on the Nile.
There takes place a murderous journey, which is the focus of the plot, and the twists that come later (which we will not expand on so as not to spoiler), are the ones that hold most of the film.
So we liked it or not?
Another obstacle is found here – the multiplicity of characters and their stories could have been significantly shortened, because some of them do not have too much depth or interest. In general, the film seems to have suffered from an excess of PC and the ethnic diversity of its characters is meant to mark V and not beyond.
Gal Gadot stars (Photo: Rob Youngson)
In the end, this is a lovable detective film that delivers a great evening. Anyone who wants to find depth or sophisticated interest in the Fincher style here will not get what he is looking for.
It is also likely that Gadot, who by herself is doing a not bad job at all, given the situation she has found herself in, would prefer to dissolve this film that will probably not hurt her career, but will also not be remembered as one of its highlights.
Kitsch strain
On the other side of the scale, is Jennifer Lopez who has not rested for a moment. Her new film, “Surprise Wedding” looks like an updated version of her iconic film “Wedding Organizer”. This is a film that is all a song of praise for the star, and for the genre of romantic comedies, which was in its golden age in the early 2000s.
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The film, which has been waiting for two years to come out and has been postponed every time because of the Corona, has hit theaters in the last week, and is a perfect product for fans of the romance genre and fans of the singer. In general, it also seems that the presence of the singer Maluma – who plays her unfaithful partner in the film, is a calculated move designed to attract viewers (especially viewers) and turn the film into a kitschy candy that collapses into itself.
the movie’s synopsis
Lopez plays herself – a famous singer named Kat who conquers the world and lacks nothing. Kat has a partner, also a singer, named Bastian (Maluma) and the two are supposed to sing their duet called “Marry Me” in front of millions of viewers and end up getting married for real.
Sadly just before that happens, Kat finds out about her partner’s infidelity and in a momentary spontaneous decision, already in a wedding dress on stage in front of millions of viewers she decides to marry Charlie (Owen Wilson). This is a fairly random and simple man who is pulled from the audience straight to the stage, and finds himself agreeing to marry the biggest star in the world.
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As part of the two’s marriage, which are one hundred and eighty degrees apart, and will last about 3 months, they will be exposed to each other in all their complexities and differences, and will examine the future of this relationship (and yes, if it sounds familiar to you it’s just like ‘Notting Hill’ ).
When life becomes a movie
This expected plot is going exactly as expected, and has no special surprises. Lopez herself said she sees herself in this film and she is right. Her character embodies herself accurately (she too recently broke up a relationship following infidelity), and all the superlatives poured over her character in the film were also said about Lopez in real time.
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Lopez’s film takes a risk by bringing back to the mainstream one of the genres that have been pushed out of it in recent decades, and does so with a modern twist. Anyone who loves the genre and wants to get this expected dish will enjoy it immensely.
So Lopez or Gadot? We are patriots and therefore want to choose the wave from the forefront, but maybe this time the second film won. Did you watch both movies? Feel free to comment on which one you liked more.
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