In Cannes, one moviegoer’s trash is another’s treasure
The Cannes Film Festival has showcased two world premieres that have polarized audiences. The first film, 'Hope' by Na Hong-jin, initially impressed with its action sequences but ultimately fell apart due to poor visual effects and a weak story. Critics are divided, with some praising its excess while others deem it a failure, as the festival continues to highlight the contrasting reactions to cinematic works.
- ▪'Hope' features a star-studded cast including Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander.
- ▪The film's first 45 minutes were well-received for their action but the latter part was criticized for its lack of coherence.
- ▪Despite mixed reviews, some critics believe 'Hope' could win the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
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Open this photo in gallery:Swedish actress Alicia Vikander, South Korean director and screenwriter Na Hong-Jin, Canadian actress Taylor Russell and German-Irish actor Michael Fassbender during a photocall for the film 'Hope' at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in France on Monday.THIBAUD MORITZ/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIn the heated, quick-reaction environment of a film festival, one moviegoer’s trash is another’s treasure. But at Cannes this week, there were two world premieres that divided audiences with such full-throated intensity that it was hard to trust my own eyes. To my mind, I had just witnessed a pair of epic-level tire fires.
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