No one expected a movie like this. Anne Hathaway: 'Better than I thought'

The Platt family found themselves in an extremely unusual situation. Dinosaur-like creatures began appearing in their neighborhood, and the film has one major advantage. In the movie, Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor star. The film was produced by the renowned producer J.J. Abrams. Denise and Greg Platt, played by Hathaway and McGregor respectively, are satisfied with their home in Maple Street, where they live with their children Audrey and Brian, portrayed by Maisy Stella and Christian Convery. It turns out that happiness comes with its price, as sudden geological shifts change the once-loved landscape. Their neighborhood is suddenly cut off from reality, sent somewhere unknown, into space or some distant place on Earth. But this isn’t all: dinosaurs begin to emerge everywhere, invading their house. The Maple Street they once knew no longer exists, yet the Platt family does not give up so easily. They are determined to keep their home, even against strange intruders from beyond. However, will courage alone be enough when facing enemies who want to take away their family home? And more importantly, are they even sure where they are at this moment? Directed and written by David Robert Mitchell, the film draws inspiration from the science fiction thriller It Follows (2014), which won critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival. Influenced by the works of George A. Romero and John Carpenter, Mitchell’s previous film, Under the Silver Lake (2018), was a peculiar blend of noir elements featuring Andrew Garfield, though it did not perform well in theaters. Maple Street's End might have a better fate, especially considering the presence of dinosaurs and the family dynamics that could become crucial when external threats arise. Another advantage of the film is its production by J.J. Abrams, a highly skilled filmmaker whose movies have grossed over four billion dollars at the box office in recent decades. Initially, his Armageddon was considered one of the worst films of the year, but that was relative, since it still performed well in theaters. After working with Tom Cruise and George Lucas, Abrams entered the golden circle of actors who rarely fail, and he directed films from the Star Wars franchise, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Mission: Impossible. Many still remember his series Lost. Unlike the Jurassic Park franchise, where prehistoric creatures were artificially bred and caused chaos among scientists and paleontologists, the Platt family consists of ordinary people who unexpectedly find themselves in an extreme situation. Will they manage to escape from it? We’ll see. In any case, Maple Street's End offers rich material for a franchise, and J.J. Abrams knows how to capitalize on such potential. Perhaps even David Robert Mitchell discovers a potential he didn't know he had. Maple Street's End Genre: Action / Sci-Fi Release Date: August 13 Director: David Robert Mitchell Budget: $85 million Cast: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery Dinosaurs in the Neighborhood Anne Hathaway, once seen as a fashion icon in the The Devil Wears Prada franchise, has appeared in numerous genres. Her name is also reminiscent of Shakespeare’s wife, and she shares the same surname as her mother, who was also an actress. Although her mother did not want her daughter to pursue acting, it proved futile. Young Anne gained recognition through the romantic comedy The Princess Diaries, while her role as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises became her biggest commercial success. She received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Fantine in the musical Les Misérables. Ewan McGregor, on the other hand, has been somewhat forgotten in recent years, despite being a mega-star in the 1990s thanks to his role as a drug addict in the cult hit Trainspotting. He later established himself as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Among his most notable and successful performances are his roles in the musical Moulin Rouge! and his dual role as twins in the third season of the series Fargo. His portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the eponymous miniseries confirmed his continued relevance.