GoKawiilDirector Na Hong-Jin's adrenaline-fueled alien misadventure, starring Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander, hits theaters on September 9.
‘Hope’ Is a Confoundingly Off-the-Rails Sci-Fi Spectacle Destined for Cult Classic Status
Why This Matters
A high-profile genre swing from The Wailing director Na Hong-jin, 'Hope' pairs Korean star Hoyeon with Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander in an alien-invasion spectacle arriving in theaters September 9. Its divisive, cult-leaning reception is a test of whether ambitious, auteur-driven sci-fi can still draw audiences to cinemas rather than streaming.
Key Takeaways
- Na Hong-jin's alien sci-fi 'Hope' opens in theaters September 9
- Cast blends Korean and Hollywood stars: Hoyeon, Fassbender, Vikander
- Early word pegs it as a divisive, likely cult-classic swing
Worth a Look
The Wailing Blu-ray (Na Hong-jin) — Before Na Hong-jin goes cosmic with 'Hope,' revisit the film that made him a genre legend: 'The Wailing' on Blu-ray. It's a sprawling, off-the-rails supernatural thriller that shows exactly why his swings toward cult classic status are worth watching on the biggest screen you have.
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