A new retro-futuristic animated film titled "Ray Gunn," written and directed by Brad Bird of "The Incredibles," has released its second trailer. The movie will exclusively stream on Netflix starting December 18.
Trailer Synopsis:
“Brad Bird, the director behind 'The Incredibles,' 'Ratatouille,' and 'The Iron Giant,' invites you to explore a brand-new world... where everyone is a suspect.
The film features an all-star cast including Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Waits, Bobby Cannavale, Alan Tudyk, Matt Berry, and Michelle Rodriguez. "Ray Gunn" will be released in select theaters and on 70mm film on December 4, and will premiere on Netflix on December 18.”
Sam Rockwell as Ray Gunn, the private detective
Scarlett Johansson as Venus Nova, the all-around superstar
The futuristic world of "Ray Gunn" is crafted with unique novelty, featuring towering skyscrapers and aerial traffic. Humans coexist with aliens here, introducing a variety of strange extraterrestrial characters. In fact, the character designs bear a striking resemblance to those in "Monsters, Inc.," carrying a distinct Pixar style. Meanwhile, Ray Gunn himself is a rather old-school detective; his attire, office, and demeanor echo the elegant, gentlemanly, mysterious, and heroic male archetypes from American black-and-white cinema, akin to Humphrey Bogart.
Audience Reviews:
Sam Rockwell delivers a remarkably sexy voice performance. Scarlett Johansson's character also embodies the allure of the mysterious femme fatales from classic American films, even getting a chance to showcase her singing voice. Their romantic chemistry is captivating. Ray Gunn's alien partner provides plenty of laughs. Overall, the character designs are appealing, the casting is even better, and the poster looks great too.
