Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon- Part One: A Child of Fire is an epic space opera based on a story conceived by the filmmaker. The movie stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Charlie Hunnam and more. The epic space opera is set in a fictional galaxy ruled by the imperialistic Motherworld and its military threatens a farming colony on the moon; Veldt. Former Imperium soldier, Kora goes on a quest to recruit warriors to be able to take a stand against the military before they return to Veldt.
The first part of a two-part space opera was released on Netflix in December after a limited theatre release. The movie received negative reviews from the audience and the critics with them criticizing the storyline, character developments, and derivative nature. The actress has now addressed the negative comments the movie has received.
Sofia Boutella says she will defend Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon forever
Actress Sofia Boutella plays Kora in Zack Snyder‘s Rebel Moon; a former Imperium soldier who goes on a quest to recruit warriors for a fight against Motherworld. In an interview with Vulture, she was asked about the characters that she played and added vulnerability to on her own. To which she said,
“The journey of Kora in Rebel Moon. I think I found moments in scenes where I could bring vulnerability that weren’t written. The beauty of working with Zack Snyder is that he allowed me to go there. I watch the film now, and I’m like, ‘Did I do too much? Did I try to make a meal out of it?’”
The actress continued to share that in the upcoming second part of the movie, the audience will get to see something about her past that for her was fun to go through adding that she however did not know how to forgive the character. She added that there are moments where Kora laughs but she carries a massive, massive guilt that the audience will see in part two.
Boutella was further asked about the response the movie has received to which she said that she believed that she could take in all the criticism that came her way but then she read the critics for Rebel Moon and it affected her. She continued,
“It really affected me for all of those who put so much heart, tears, and sweat in this project. It’s hard to see something being demolished to than extent. I’m proud to have been a part of it, and if there is no more Rebel Moon, it will be a very important part of my life that I will defend forever.”
The actress noted that everyone deeply cared about the project and after reading the reviews it affected everyone.
Sofia Boutella admits her great-grandmother would have been proud to see her doing action-movies
During the conversation with Vulture, the actress was asked if according to her the industry is changing in terms of actresses leading an action movie. The actress very honestly stated that if Rebel Moon had been made a few years ago, the makers would have probably looked for a male-led action character. She continued and acknowledged,
“Charlize Theron’s character on Netflix The Old Guard- a project like that would have not happened if it wasn’t for people pointing out the imbalance and being loud about it. I’m sure if my great-grandmother were still alive, she would look at what we’re doing now and she’d be baffled and impressed and probably very proud. But to some of us, it’s moving too slow.”
The actress adds that it’s not just action-movie related problem but industrywide problem noting that there are female directors and actresses that have a say, and they are able to stir it in the opposite direction and make a change. But it does not come naturally according to Sofia Boutella.
Sofia Boutella admits that it is a man’s world but we want more characters for women that are strong in how they’re written pointing out that what the team does with the camera and how it’s edited also indicates something. The actress adds that there is way more love and attention that has been given to male characters than women which is not just on a page but edited too.
Rebel Moon Part One is streaming on Netflix.
