He Streaming is not that “Panacea” That’s what studios often lead us to believe, as evidenced by the Hollywood strikes we witnessed. However, platforms such as Netflix and HBO Max are suitable for films with a moderate budget a very practical option.
Before the Blockbusters that dominate the box office, the platforms of Streaming Give films that could do that a chance remain unnoticed. B cinema now does not depend on success to survive as shown in the case of “65: On the Verge of Extinction,” a film that has resurfaced in the United States thanks to Netflix and can now be seen in Mexico thanks to HBO Max.
Surviving dinosaurs in prehistoric worlds: what is it about?
Other spin off from “Jurassic Park,” which takes place in the future? Or had Kylo Ren, Adam Driver’s character in Star Wars, traveled to the Cretaceous Period? The reality looks much better: it’s the science fiction film “65: On the Edge of Extinction”, a story epic and completely original.
In the distant past, 65 million years ago The film tells the adventure of a spaceship pilot named mills played by Adam Driver, who realizes that he and a girl, So, played by Ariana Greenblatt, are the only ones who survive a crash on an unknown planet. The two are involved in one Fight against dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals as they try to return home.
“65: The Edge of Extinction” premiered on March 9, 2023 and is based on the story written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who were also the screenwriters of the hit 2018 horror film “A Quiet Place.” . as it is called in Mexico, “A Quiet Place,” a film that already has one spin off in production. Sam Raimi and Deborah Favoriten are also involved in the film as producers.
A project that failed despite a famous cast
“65: Edge of Extinction” lends itself to comparison with films from the late 80s and early 90s such as “Jurassic Park” or “Predator”. Beck and Woods also draw on Ridley Scott’s “Alien” to create the most memorable moments. scary of the film. The dinosaurs look spectacular and the body horror scenes remind us that we are watching a movie about, yes, dinosaurs. but finally Aliens.
However, The project was not successful at the box office, it looks like. Your argument “simple and absurd” was lost in the flood of films released that were based on intellectual property before and after.
It helps that our protagonist himself takes the aspects seriously. the most ridiculous thing in this movie. His script doesn’t delve much into the how or why: he prefers to take the audience into a world where Dinosaurs still rule and put Driver’s hero to the test.
Sometimes that can play against from “65: On the Edge of Extinction.” His story is a bit “limited” in content, and applies Clichés and stunning creature designs that put us in the action. But if we relax for a while with all these details, it’s a movie pretty entertaining that deserves a chance on HBO Max.
Of course, “65: On the Verge of Extinction” would have been a huge success if it had been made A few decades ago. It has been criticized for its imitation nature, particularly when compared to others. Alien thrillers but Beck and Woods are clearly paying homage to the films they loved as children, and they do it with skill admirable.
The film has found its second chance Netflix of the United States j HBO Max in Mexico For one reason: It may not be the most memorable film of the year, but it certainly is Fun. And with 90 minutes long there are worse ways to spend an afternoon.
