A few years ago the hype around the movies hunger games and maze runner He was at his peak, and the reason, for her. A dystopian plot with teenage rebellion. It marked an entire generation. And now Netflix seems to want to do the same with its own dystopian sci-fi epic based on the book. We're talking about the new movie. That uglywhich premiered and has already achieved worldwide success.
What's the matter? That ugly
In a dystopian future where natural resources have been nearly depleted due to humanity's constant wars and conflicts, a group of scientists have managed to create flowers modified to be you.A new source of renewable energy.
Thanks to them, they also discovered a surgical procedure capable of transforming humans. In its most beautiful formThis way, with everyone being perfect, there will be no more wars or chaos. However, they all have to wait until they are sixteen to have surgery, and in the meantime, they will have to live far away from the city. The marginalized are known for being ugly.
In this dystopian world, we follow Tali, a young woman who longs to be perfect, but will soon discover that she is. The promised glamour and beauty hides bad intentions.Especially when he discovers that there is also a group of rebels who, by their own decision, prefer to grow older without plastic surgery. Moreover, they are in constant conflict with the ideal beings in the city.
Teenage dystopia is still alive
There is no escape from not thinking hunger games also maze runner When watching the new Netflix movie. The reason is that it is such a popular product, That ugly Because it is based on the literary epic. It bears the same name and consists of four books written by Scott Westerfeld in 2005.
In both the books and the movie, we follow a group of young rebels who oppose the imposed order. (It could be anyone) The difference with other epics is that ugly, He criticizes external standards of beauty, taking them to the extreme. And marginalize those who fail to be perfect.
That ugly It is a very good production that raises issues about Freedom, Identity, and Complex Moral DecisionsThe plot reveals that being “perfect” is not a guarantee of happiness but of oppression. Moreover, since its premiere, the film has become the most-watched film on Netflix, showing that youth epics are still of great interest to the public.
The other big question is whether the film will have a sequel, as both audiences and the star, Joey King, They have shown strong interest. To continue the project.
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