It was Chastain herself who came up with the idea of making this film, she also became its producer. The twice-nominated actress plays “355” a tough CIA agent who, in the face of a threat (“it may result in World War III,” says one of the characters) joins forces with her counterparts from Great Britain, Germany, Colombia and China ( Bingbing Fan).
Jessica Chastain like Ripley from “Alien”? It was her idol
Where did the title of the film come from? 355 is the code name of a spy from the American Revolution. She was part of the Culper’s Circle, a network of spies active in the American Revolution, organized by Major Benjamin Tallmadge and General George Washington in 1778 during the British occupation of New York. Agent 355 was one of the first spies in the United States, but her true identity is unknown. We know that she died after 1780, according to some theories, on the prison ship HMS Jersey.
Even 30 or 20 years ago, the image of women in action movies was completely different, but they were usually saved by brave men. Of course, there were a few exceptions, such as Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia from Star Wars, Linda Hamilton (Sarah Connor from Terminator) and the iconic heroine who idolized teenage Jessica Chastain. The actress during the promotion of “355” in an interview with Cinema Blend:
For me it was Sigourney Weaver. I remember watching this movie and thinking, ‘WOW! It is the woman who does it all! ‘
Chastain also mentioned that thanks to Hamilton and the pull-up scene, she started practicing pull-ups herself as a young girl in the playground. She also revealed that the woman who inspired her character in “Enemy Number One” in 2012 was now a consultant on “355”. Recall that the thriller Kathryn Bigelow told the story of a young CIA agent during an attempt to capture Osama bin Laden.
When it comes to the production directed by Simon Kinberg, the opinions of critics and viewers diverge. On Rotten Tomatoes, “355” has only 25 percent. positive opinions from film critics, but as much as 83 percent. the opinion of moviegoers is good. In Poland, we will be able to judge the plot ourselves from January 14, because that day the film is released in our cinemas.
Women, to fight, to arms and to the steering wheels of fast cars
“355” is just one of the more and more numerous examples from recent years when women are equal to men or even the main characters in action movies. Even in the last year. This group includes Salma Hayek, who in the action comedy Bodyguard and the wife of a professional shows her comedy, but also physical abilities.
Bodyguard and the wife of a professional mat. press releases
In the film, which had its Polish premiere in July last year, together with Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, they created a truly explosive (sic!) Trio. Moreover, the script raises the question of going through menopause, which the actress herself insisted on very much. She convinced the producers that Sonia “despite being an action movie character, still remains a woman”.
If the name of Ryan Reynolds has already been mentioned, it is worth mentioning the most expensive Netflix film so far, ie “Red Note” (on the website from November 12, 2021). Here, too, we have two guys and a woman. The red note issued by Interpol is a global arrest warrant for the most wanted criminals in the world. A risky heist means that the paths of the best behaviorist from the FBI (Dwayne Johnson) and two rival criminals (Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds) intersect.
Gadot, an Israeli actress who has served in the army, won the Miss Israel elections and played the role of “Wonder Woman”, could have shown good condition and fighting skills here. For this, she received $ 20 million, or 1/10 of the film’s entire budget.
Gal Gadot in the movie ‘Red Note’ fot. Netflix
Last year also saw the premiere of the long-awaited “Fast and Furious 9”. Here we have Chalize Theron, Michele Rodriguez and Helen Mirren. The latter, four times nominated for an Oscar, said in an interview with “Entertainment Weekly”:
Of course, Fast & Furious is all about cars and the men who love them. However, it must not be forgotten that women love cars too. Including me. The expressiveness of the female characters was a very important reason why I decided to participate in the series because I love universes with such authentic, good and strong female roles. The next girly generation has to see it – and I think they’re slowly starting to do so.
And there is also, for example, the “Killer Cocktail” Navota Papushado. The main character is Sam, a hired assassin, who wants to hunt down the group that gave her a death sentence.
Karen Gillian (“Dr Who”) and Lena Headey (“Game of Thrones”) play mother and daughter here. Angela Bassett or Michelle Yeoh. – [Od razu wiedziałem, że – red.] I want to make the most dangerous movie possible, with actresses of all ages. I also immediately indicated in the script that there would be no romances – but I admit that no one ever suggested that I add a boyfriend there – who admitted that he himself is a huge fan of all the actresses cast here.
We are still waiting for the premiere of George Miller’s “Mad Max: Furios”. Unfortunately, it is not planned for this year, in 2022 the shooting is just starting. Here the main role will be played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who replaces Charlize Theron in the prequel “Fury Road”. We know Anya TAylor-Joy both from the role of Emma in the adaptation of the novel by Jane Austen and from the female gambler in “Queen’s Gambit”, who struggles with her opponents and addiction.
Source: Gazeta
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