23/44
Marvel Cinematic Universe, although none of them share a single scene together
Plot
A life-affirming, genre-bending tale based on Stephen King’s novel about three chapters of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. Hiddleston is Loki and is most associated with the Thor (2011) films and Loki (2021) TV series, Gillan is Nebula and is most associated with the Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) films, Ejiofor is Baron Mordo from Doctor Strange (2016). films, while Dastmalkijan is Kurt from the first 2 Ant-Man films and Webb in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)..
It’s really hard to explain, but Flanagan doesn’t waste a single shot
Reference to Front Row Flynn: SLEEPING DOGS: Karen Gillan, Adam Cooper, moderator Perri Nemiroff (2024). In summary, Mike Flanagan made a deep, multi-layered, yet beautiful film about the value of life. There’s a narrative throughout the film, but it’s from « Act Three » that everything you’ve seen and experienced really comes together in « Act One. » Ejiofor & Gillan are fantastic in Act Three, but if The Life of Chuck is to be nominated for anything, it has to be the sound.
Taylor Gordon is a talent in her own right in her short but great role
From the cosmic elements in « Act Three » to the dance scenes in « Act Two & One, » Flanagan did a great job incorporating sound throughout. Of course, everyone focused on Hiddleston and his character, but Tom even mentioned that it was really a team effort in Act Two, and Annalise Basso, Hiddleston’s dance partner in Act Two, and Taylor Gordon (who is the Queen of Pockets in the credits), the wingman, all three of them, along with their choreographers Mandy Moore & Stephanie Powell, really make the dance scene sing. I was blown away by how First Art was with young Chuck, and no one talks about how great the kids were.
Stephen King is right when he says that Chuck’s Life is one of the best
Their performances were just as brilliant as the adults, if not more so when young Chuck gets a really maddening monologue from his grandfather (the incredible Mark Hamill) about certain life choices. Act One really helps to piece together the puzzle that was Act Three, where the cosmic elements may be insignificant, but it all serves a purpose. The spirit and energy are palpable from start to finish, and all the performances on board are given their all, Flanagan continues to establish himself as one of the greatest directors of our time.
I will say that Chuck’s Life is a tribute to Scott Wampler
And there are a few cameos in Chuck’s Life, but Scott’s inclusion really pulled me in. Great movie.