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After being turned down by Lucasfilm, Zack Snyder proceeded to helm his ownStar Wars-inspired franchise, whose first part, starring Sofia Boutella, hit Netflix in December. Unfortunately, whileRebel Moonwas visually impeccable, like every Snyder movie is, beyond its great imagery, the space opera didn’t have much to offer, and it was panned by fans and critics alike.
Reflecting on the overwhelming criticism, Boutella, who played the lead in the sci-fi action, expressed how hard it was for her to deal with the pushback. However, the actor did stand by the movie and Snyder’s vision, as she stressed how important the movie has been in her life.
Sofia Boutella Is Proud to Be Part of Zack Snyder’s Vision
While Zack Snyder is one of the most visually gifted filmmakers in Hollywood arguably on par with Michael Bay, storytelling hasn’t been his strong suit, and it’s notable withRebel Moon. Upon its release, both fans and critics weren’t kind to the movie, and the harsh criticisms seem to have taken a big toll on its lead, Sofia Boutella.
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WithRebel Mooncurrently sitting on a mere 21% on the Tomatometer, Sofia Boutella expressed that seeing the movie get demolished critically was hard for her. But she doesn’t regret her involvement in the movie, asThe MummyStar stressed she is extremely proud of being part of Snyder’s vision and will defend the movie forever. Sofia Boutella said (viaVariety):
“I always thought that I was fully armed to take on those punches, and then I read the critics that came down on ‘Rebel Moon’ and it really affected me… It really affected me for all of those who put so much heart, tears, and sweat in this project,”she said.“It’s hard to see something being demolished to that extent. I’m proud to have been part of it, and if there is no more ‘Rebel Moon,’ it will be a very important part of my life that I will defend forever.”
Fortunately, despite the bad scores,Part Two: The Scargiveris scheduled to be released in April, and fans will hope the sequel improves over the first one.
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Director’s Cut of BothRebel MoonMovies Might Drop on the Same Day
SinceRebel Moon‘s release, fans ofZack Snyderhave been patiently waiting for the extended cut of the movie to be dropped, which has become synonymous with the director’s filmography. While time will tell if the extended rated-R cut will ameliorateRebel Moon‘s quality, Snyder has finally touched on when the extended cut might be released. Although he didn’t give an exact date, theZSJLdirector revealed extended versions of both Part 1 and Part 2 might drop on the same date. Snyder toldI Minutemen:
“Those will come out, probably, on the same day – later. We don’t have a date yet, but I think it’s going to be in the summer.”
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Following Zack Snyder’s past two releases, it’s evident that the director would greatly benefit from joining forces with an acclaimed screenwriter, using his directing chops to bring their story to life. For now, fans will hope theRebel Moon: Part 2 — The Scargiver, starring Sofia Boutella, will tell a much more compelling story than its predecessor.
Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fireis available to stream on Netflix.
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiveris slated for a release on April 19.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
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