The Unenviable Streak of Jessica Alba and the Surreal World of Yorgos Lanthimos

Jessica Alba's latest film Trigger Warning has received dismal reviews, but there's still hope for her. Meanwhile, Yorgos Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness is a must-watch for anyone interested in surreal and challenging cinema.
The Unenviable Streak of Jessica Alba and the Surreal World of Yorgos Lanthimos

The Unenviable Streak of Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba, the star of Netflix’s latest hit movie Trigger Warning, has found herself at the center of a dismal review streak. The film, which has reached No 1 on Netflix in the UK, has been torn apart by both critics and subscribers, with many calling it one of the worst movies they’ve seen all year.

Jessica Alba in Trigger Warning

Alba stars as Parker, a US Special Forces commando stationed overseas who is forced to return home when her father is killed. However, the film’s plot and writing have been heavily criticized, with many calling it boring and dumb.

“Trigger Warning is one of the most boring movies I’ve seen all year, but it’s also far and away the dumbest! A film seemingly made to justify Netflix’s ability to watch things at 1.5x speed.” - Netflix subscriber

Despite the negative reviews, Alba’s acting ability and action sequences have been praised by some critics. However, the film’s overall rating on Rotten Tomatoes stands at a dismal 25%, with an even lower audience score of 19%.

A Look Back at the New Romantics

In the late 1970s, a fresh crowd of flamboyant fashionistas, who would later be christened the New Romantics, began to materialize on the streets of London, England. This movement, which rose from the nihilistic ashes of the punk movement, was characterized by its flamboyant and androgynous style.

The New Romantics movement in the late 1970s

Director Kevin Hegge’s film Tramps! tells the story of this movement, which was marked by its fearlessness and flamboyance. The film is a must-watch for anyone interested in the history of fashion and music.

Kinds of Kindness: A Triptych of Bizarre Misfortunes

Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film, Kinds of Kindness, is a triptych of bizarre misfortunes and onerous tasks thrust upon different couples. The film, which stars Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, and Willem Dafoe, is a wild and challenging ride that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Kinds of Kindness, starring Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone

Each chapter of the film sees the cast members take on different roles, with Lanthimos regular Yorgos Stefanakos providing the connective tissue between stories. The overarching tone is what unifies the trilogy, with its surreally dark humor, careful sense of quiet, and stately pacing.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it’s been a tough week for Jessica Alba, with her latest film Trigger Warning receiving dismal reviews. However, there’s still hope for her, with her acting ability and action sequences being praised by some critics. Meanwhile, Yorgos Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness is a must-watch for anyone interested in surreal and challenging cinema.