Trailerblazing -- Men

Men (2022) - May 20, 2022 - directed by Alex Garland - starring Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear, Paapa Essiedu

 

Somewhere between Us and You Should Have Left, in a world of shadowy figures apparently ruling the countryside, lies Alex Garland's latest. The creepy teaser is one of the best teasers in recent years, hinting at a story about... well, knowing Garland's work, there is mystery, philosophy and subtle critique at humanity in store. Buckley, who is having quite the moment with her Academy Award nomination for The Lost Daughter, has shown an incredible power of transformation over the course of her career. Her collaboration with Garland should be special and the same goes for Essiedu, who was brilliant in the heart-wrenching "I May Destroy You". We also see Garland's frequent cinematographer Rob Hardy's unnervingly bright and pulsating hues here, which will undoubtedly contribute to the scare factor. Even in a 90-second trailer, Men boasts an intriguing tale and some beautifully haunting shots, so it should be a fascinating watch. Movies that make the audience think are a rarity nowadays and cinematic enigmas even more so. I am looking forward to diving deeper into the puzzle of Men.