Rebel Moon’s negative reviews ‘really affected me’

Sofia Boutella

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Sofia Boutella responds to her critics who “demolished” her Rebel Moon – Part One: Child of Fire In their negative reviews of the science fiction film.

The actress recently opened up to eagle About her reaction to the rough reviews the Zack Snyder-directed film received last year when it was released on Netflix.

“I always thought I was fully armed to roll with those punches, and then I read the criticism that came my way Rebellious moon “It affected me a lot,” said Boutella, who plays Cora in the film. “And I’ll be honest about it. I feel like I have it for everyone who cared so much about this project, and that’s what affected me. Not in the way I look. If anything, I’ve been very lucky and people love my work on it, but the movie has been criticized.”

Rebel Moon – Part One He faced harsh criticism from film critics, including… Watchman He called it “an ugly, boring and unforgivably dangerous mess.” IndieWire It has been called Snyder’s worst film. Hollywood ReporterChief film critic David Rooney wrote in his review, “This is a derivative, maddening endeavor loaded with enough plot to plug a black hole but only the weakest characters to do the work.”

Boutella added that the criticism “really affected me for all those who put so much heart, tears and sweat into this project.” It’s hard to see something being torn down to this extent. I’m proud to have been a part of it, and if not more Rebellious moonIt will be a very important part of my life and I will defend it forever.

The film, which follows a mysterious stranger who offers hope of survival to residents on a distant moon amid threats from the armies of a tyrannical ruling power, is the first in a two-part saga. follow-up movie, scarring, It’s scheduled to arrive on Netflix on April 19.

Rebel Moon – Part One The film also starred Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Bey Donna, Ray Fisher and the voice of Anthony Hopkins.