Helmed by stunning visuals, this space opera bears resemblance to the Matrix and Star Wars universes
From first glimpse, Jupiter Ascending promises to be a visual buffet – and I’m not just talking about its attractive cast.
Colossal futuristic metropolises, larger-than-life planets and spectacular costume design have created a marvelous universe that parallels classics like the Matrix and Star Wars series. I mean, just look at this beauty show:
Of course, having the lovely Mila Kunis (Friends with Benefits, Ted, TV’s “Family Guy”) and brawny Channing Tatum (Step Up, Magic Mike, 21 Jump Street) as the main stars helps too. But, visuals aside, here are more reasons to watch Jupiter Ascending.
A Fantastical Story
Imagine Mila Kunis as a janitor, mopping up alien trash. Her name is Jupiter Jones, and in a twist of fate, she discovers that she’s genetically marked as the royal heir to Earth.
The harbinger of this news is Caine Wise, played by Channing Tatum. Caine is an ex-military hunter with a defective genetic splice that makes him half-wolf. But don’t worry – this story isn’t veering anywhere near Twilight territory!
Along the way, Jupiter and Caine must battle through a galaxy in turmoil, and struggle against the reigning family of elite rulers, the House of Abrasax. Will Jupiter – a simple janitor – be able to conquer the universe?
From the Minds Behind the Matrix
The ensemble production of Jupiter Ascending extends beyond just its star-studded cast, which includes Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything, Les Misérables) and The Lord of the Rings’ Sean Bean.
Behind the scenes, a host of great names have come together for the making of this movie. Directors Andy and Lana Wachowski are known for their work on the Matrix series, V For Vendetta (2006), and Cloud Atlas (2012).
Several longstanding Wachowski collaborators also contributed to Jupiter Ascending, in creation of visual effects, costume design and score composition. So, we’re expecting an outstanding grand concerto of stunning interplanetary landscapes and mind-blowing soundscapes.
Its first screening was in secret at the Sundance Film Festival in the US, where screenwriter Neville Kiser was hopeful that sci-fi fans – and geeks of the Star Wars franchise – will enjoy the film.
We sure hope Jupiter Ascending will be able to rise up to the challenge!
Watch the trailer here:
Jupiter Ascending [TBA]
Director: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Starring: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne
Genre: Sci-Fi
Run length: 127 min
Release: 5 Feb
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