Though the repercussions of Will Smith’s Oscar slap are still being debated months later, the actor made headlines for another reason as well. With him next movie Emancipation In theaters and streaming, director Antoine Fuqua’s historic epic of slavery and abolition puts Smith in the spotlight for another action-packed and thrilling performance. Now that the full trailer has been revealed, we’ve got to learn more about what this role entails for the Oscar winner.
Our last look at the project came from Apple (opens in a new tab)which recently took a fresh look at Emancipation. In telling the story of Peter (Will Smith), a fugitive slave who later joins Northern efforts to fight in the Civil War, we detail the inhumanities that were inflicted on him. However, we also see moments of Smith’s character in battle, as well as defending his deep belief that his enemies will never break him.
It’s a film that seems to have the makings of a talking point that could be seen in the awards review. first reactions a Emancipation they seem to at least back up that first claim, as early projections have highlighted the finished product in a favorable light. Whether this will hold up against a possible bounty campaign is something that will be very interesting to consider.
Separating these events from the film in question, it definitely feels like a rich depiction of history. It also helps actor Ben Foster look like he’s flexing his evil muscles again, acting as an antagonist to Will Smith’s Peter. threatening the main character with EmancipationFoster’s strength doesn’t lie in full-fledged acting.
Of course, current events will continue to weigh little on the minds of those seeking to promote this moving drama to the masses. Antoine Fuqua even admitted possible links to Will Smith slap wait for what emancipation the audience can concentrate on describing the story of the film. Maybe that’s why such early screenings were planned, with a more recent event Smith poses with various celebrities Support.
While the upcoming limited theatrical release will pique the interest of moviegoers worldwide, the current wave of support has only been bolstered by the polished look of these intense trailers. Apple’s game show was already in the frame emancipation first trailer it dropped, and it’s easy to see why when it seems like the film has an intensity that matches the previous Best Picture winner 12 years of slavery.
Whether a solid contender for the top honors or not, Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua appear to have crafted a story that will overcome those concerns and illuminate history in its darkest and most hopeful moments. Emancipation is released in theaters on December 2, with which they realize a AppleTV+ subscription be able to broadcast the film from 9 December.
Source: Cinemablend
