Netflix brings Will Smith to its platform with a controversial rerun

Gemini It was a controversial film that was released in theaters of the world in 2019. Now the platform Netflix You have decided to bring it to your screen by restoring it back to your space.

Gemini is a science fiction and psychological thriller about a hit man named Henry Brogan, who tries to redeem himself from his actions trying to erase all his past and try to start his life from scratch, however, this approach to his life will be truncated by the actions of a younger agent who knows his entire career, his steps and his Actions. Brogan discovers that this young man is actually a version of himself, a younger clone.

The film generated a world of controversy, mainly because of the complicated production that its plot required and because of the use, for many exaggerated, of special effects that, although they were outstanding, did not convince the critics.

Geminis has a production history dating back 20 years. The project involved many directors, technicians and actors, as well as producers who wanted to have their rights. Darren Lemke was the creator of the entire project, which was originally one of the main interests of Walt Disney Pictures.

In his previews, special effects tests were made through a short called Human Face Project which was related to creating CGI effects to create a younger ‘clone’ of the actor in his actual age. Robert de Niro, Michael Douglas, John Travolta, Tommy Lee Jones, Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, Silvester Stallone, Kevin Costner, Denzel Washington, Nicolas cage And till Johnny Depp they were initially interested in the project.

Curtis Hanson, Tony Scott Y Joe Carnahan they were also directors interested in the film, which in the end fell on The Lee. Sean Connery, Mel Gibson Y Harrison Ford, were also selected to star in this film that was made at the end by Will Smith. Skydance Media acquired the rights to the script and filming began in 2018, as Disney He never advanced with the project because many so many years ago the technology did not have the necessary advances to carry out such a complex concept. The film grossed at the box office 142 million euros, although its budget was 113 million.

The specialized critics had diverse opinions about the film, although they were mostly positive, mainly for the performances. Many saw the special effects as exaggerated, mainly those related to the clone of Smith’s character, and believed that this detracted a lot of credibility from important moments of the film, however the titanic production work, its staging, its rhythm and direction they were factors that saved an expensive production.

The film had locations in Greenville, Georgia, in Budapest and in the South American city of Cartagena, Colombia. In the cast they supported Smith, Clive Owen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Benedict Wong, Linda Emond Y Douglas Hodge. Netflix presents it on its grill since the middle of this month May.

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