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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Robert Rodriguez's 'Spy Kids: Armageddon' Revives the Heart and Magic of the Franchise"

Writer-director Robert Rodriguez incorporated video games into his new Spy Kids movie, "Spy Kids: Armageddon," after his kids suggested bringing back a video game element. Unlike the previous installment, the young spies in the film are tech-savvy and grew up in a world full of gaming and technology. The plot involves a code that turns technology into video game levels, and the kids' knowledge of video game creators gives them an edge against the villain. Rodriguez's son, Racer Max, is a credited co-writer on the film. "Spy Kids: Armageddon" is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

via Polygon|

#entertainment #family-film #netflix

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Spy Kids 5: A Next-Generation Adventure Unveiled in Exclusive Trailer"

The first trailer for the new movie, Spy Kids: Armageddon, introduces a new generation of spies who must save the world. Directed by Robert Rodriguez, the fifth installment in the Spy Kids franchise features a completely new family, with Zachary Levi and Gina Rodriguez as the adult spies. The movie takes place in the same universe as the previous films but aims to stand on its own, with nods and references for fans. Spy Kids: Armageddon will be available on Netflix starting September 22.

via Polygon|

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film2 years ago•2 min saved

'Hypnotic' Marks Career-Low Box Office Opening for Rodriguez and Affleck

Hypnotic, a sci-fi action-thriller directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Ben Affleck, had a career-worst opening at the box office, earning only $2.4 million from 2,118 theaters. The film, which cost $65 million to make, suffered setbacks including the implosion of Solstice Studios, which had been set to market and release the film. The lack of marketing and minimal press from Affleck likely contributed to the poor performance.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Decoding the World of Hypnotic: Reviews and Reactions.

Ben Affleck's daughter gave him his first positive review for his latest film, "Hypnotic," directed by Robert Rodriguez. Affleck shares three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, who recently revealed their kids prefer to see her as their mom rather than in romantic roles. Affleck hopes others enjoy the film, which he says exemplifies old-fashioned filmmaking and relies on the story.

via HuffPost|

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sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Local Talent Shines at Arizona Cardinals Rookie Minicamp

Former Arizona State linebacker Kyle Soelle is excited to have signed with his hometown team, the Arizona Cardinals, as a rookie free agent. Soelle, who grew up rooting for the Cardinals, is looking forward to learning from former ASU coach and current Cardinals assistant Robert Rodriguez. While he faces competition for a roster spot, Soelle hopes to prove himself on special teams and is grateful for the opportunity to play for his hometown team.

via Arizona Sports|

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film2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ranking Robert Rodriguez's Sci-Fi and Thriller Films, Including Hypnotic with Ben Affleck"

Robert Rodriguez has created many original franchises, but after a great first film, many of them lack the originality and surprise in the sequel. Rodriguez's best film to date is his collaboration with comic book legend Frank Miller, bringing Miller’s noir world of Sin City to life.

via Gizmodo|

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film2 years ago•3 min saved

Robert Rodriguez's Hypnotic: A Twisty Sci-Fi Thriller Starring Ben Affleck

Director Robert Rodriguez drew inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" for his latest film "Hypnotic," which follows a police officer played by Ben Affleck lured into a world of mentalists. Rodriguez compares Affleck's performance to old Hollywood stars who lived off "steak and cigarettes," saying he has a "gravelly voice, badass Lee Marvin-type look to him." Affleck's experience as a filmmaker was a "blessing" to Rodriguez, who had to work quickly due to a truncated schedule caused by COVID shutdowns. The film is vastly different from Rodriguez's other features, employing a more traditional storytelling approach.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

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film-review2 years ago•4 min saved

"Robert Rodriguez's Hypnotic: A Mind-Bending Thriller Starring Ben Affleck"

"Hypnotic" is a sci-fi thriller about a Texas cop who uncovers a conspiracy of mind-controlling crooks. Directed, scripted, and edited by Robert Rodriguez, the film stars Ben Affleck and William Fichtner. While the film has obvious twists and embarrassing dialogue, it tries to lull viewers into a suggestive frame of mind. The film is set in Austin, Texas, and features some of Rodriguez's signature fetishes. The dramatic stakes could be higher, but the film is charming in its own stumbling way.

via Roger Ebert|

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film2 years ago•4 min saved

Ben Affleck stars in "Hypnotic" - a goofy B-movie thriller with surprising Rotten Tomatoes score.

Ben Affleck stars in Robert Rodriguez's "Hypnotic," a throwback to nonsensically complex, star-driven thrillers of the early 2000s. Affleck plays a sad cop who becomes convinced that a dangerous hypnotist orchestrated his daughter's kidnapping. The film's commitment to its own asininity becomes so overpowering that even the most cynical viewers will have no choice but to suspend their disbelief and be sucked into its magic. Rodriguez's script is charming, but Affleck's chaotic career trajectory and ability to split the difference between highbrow and lowbrow entertainment make him the ideal man for the job.

via IndieWire|

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film2 years ago•4 min saved

Ben Affleck stars in a silly yet entertaining sci-fi thriller reminiscent of Inception.

Robert Rodriguez's latest film, "Hypnotic," starring Ben Affleck, is a twisty thriller about a detective, a missing daughter, and psychics. However, the convoluted plot and ridiculous twists make it closer to "Inception for Dummies" than the mesmerizing neuro-noir it aims to be. Despite Rodriguez's pulpy verve and ability to switch up playfulness and high-tension pacing, "Hypnotic" falls short and feels like a cover-band version of an auteur.

via Rolling Stone|

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film2 years ago•3 min saved

"Hypnotic: A Mind-Bending Thriller with Ben Affleck and Robert Rodriguez"

Robert Rodriguez directs Ben Affleck in a star-driven cop/heist/chase movie with a sci-fi twist, reminiscent of a Christopher Nolan original. Affleck convincingly plays a cop attempting to prove he's fit for duty again following the disappearance of his daughter. Mysteries unfold as the primary antagonist can forcibly hypnotize anyone, making nothing entirely trustworthy. Rodriguez's filmmaking process is compared to hypnosis, putting images into your head and immersing you in a new reality. Hypnotic arrives in theaters on May 12, 2023.

via The A.V. Club|

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film2 years ago•5 min saved

"Hypnotic" Movie Review: Ben Affleck's Mind-Bending Thriller with Nolan-esque Vibes

Robert Rodriguez's latest film, Hypnotic, is a pacy, high-concept action thriller that is reasonably engrossing, albeit with a faint whiff of mothballs that betrays its 20-year-old roots. Ben Affleck plays Detective Danny Rourke, who is investigating a series of bank heists and discovers a possible link to the unsolved abduction of his 7-year-old daughter. The film features mind control, a clandestine government operation, and a high-priority Division project involving a hypnotic with powers that make the villain look like an amateur. While the film is watchable enough, it ultimately has the counterfeit feel of a filmmaker dabbling in a genre that's not a natural fit and finding little joy in it.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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film2 years ago•5 min saved

Ben Affleck's Mind-Bending Performance in 'Hypnotic': A Review

"Hypnotic" is a muddled and disjointed film that shamelessly rips off "X-Files" and Christopher Nolan's work. Ben Affleck plays a gruff Austin police detective who investigates a bank robbery orchestrated by a hypnotic named Lev Dellrayne, played by William Fichtner. While Fichtner's performance is memorable, the film's serious tone and dull exposition-heavy scenes make it a chore to watch. The final act hits the audience over the head with explanations that aren't very interesting. /Film Rating: 5 out of 10.

via /Film|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ben Affleck stars in mind-bending sci-fi thriller 'Hypnotic' in new trailer"

The trailer for Robert Rodriguez's upcoming psychological thriller Hypnotic, starring Ben Affleck, has been released ahead of its theatrical premiere. Affleck plays a police detective investigating a series of bank robberies where the culprits seem to have been put under hypnotic suggestion. He uncovers a government program connected to a sinister homicidal criminal with the ability to warp people's perceptions of time and space. The trailer looks trippy, explosive, and exciting, with William Fichtner playing a cross between Cure's Kunio Mamiya and Jessica Jones' Kilgrave. Hypnotic premieres in theaters on May 12.

via Polygon|

#ben-affleck #entertainment #hypnotic