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Bugonia (2025)

  Bugonia (2025) is an upcoming sci‑fi dark comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos , written by Will Tracy, and starring Emma Stone , Jesse Plemons , Aidan Delbis , Stavros Halkias , and Alicia Silverstone . It's an English‑language remake of the South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet! reddit.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 . ๐ŸŽฌ What It's About Plot : Two conspiracy‑obsessed young men, including beekeeper Teddy (Plemons), kidnap company CEO Michelle (Stone), convinced she’s an alien plotting to destroy the Earth youtube.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 people.com +15 . Tone : A pitch‑black, surreally comedic satire addressing themes of economic inequality, mental health, and corporate power, with the uniquely off‑kilter Lanthimos touch youtube.com +15 theverge.com +15 rottentomatoes.com +15 . ๐ŸŒŸ Creative Team & Cast Director : Yorgos Lanthimos ( The Favourite , Poor Things , Kinds of Kindness ), collaborating with Emma Stone for the...

Fountain of Youth (2025)

 

Fountain of Youth is a 2025 action-adventure film directed by Guy Ritchie, featuring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as estranged siblings on a quest to find the mythical Fountain of Youth. The film was released exclusively on Apple TV+ on May 23, 2025.Movie Insider+5AP News+5Apple+5SoapCentral+4The Washington Post+4AP News+4


๐ŸŽฌ Plot Overview



The story follows Luke Purdue (Krasinski), an adventurer seeking to honor his late father's legacy by locating the legendary Fountain of Youth. He enlists the help of his sister, Charlotte (Portman), an art curator, and her son, Thomas, in deciphering clues hidden within Renaissance paintings. Their journey takes them across the globe—from Vienna and Cairo to Bangkok and London—as they race against time and adversaries to uncover the fountain's location. The expedition is funded by Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleeson), a wealthy, terminally ill man desperate for immortality. Along the way, they encounter Esme (Eiza Gonzรกlez), a mysterious guardian of the fountain. The climax unfolds within the Great Pyramid of Giza, where the true nature of the fountain is revealed, leading to a confrontation that tests their values and desires. Decider+5The Washington Post+5Roger Ebert+5EW.com+4Decider+4The Washington Post+4EW.com+2AP News+2The Washington Post+2news+14EW.com+14Decider+14


๐ŸŒŸ Cast

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๐Ÿ“บ Where to Watch

Fountain of Youth is available for streaming exclusively on Apple TV+.Apple


๐Ÿ“ฐ Critical Reception

The film has received mixed reviews from critics. While praised for its high production values and global settings, some reviewers have criticized it for lacking originality and emotional depth. The Washington Post described it as "formulaic and uninspired," noting that it mimics tropes from several popular adventure films without adding anything new. Similarly, The Daily Beast labeled it a "subpar Indiana Jones imitation," pointing out issues with character development and storytelling. The Daily Beast+1Wikipedia+1The Washington Post


๐ŸŽฅ Trailer

For a glimpse into the film's adventure, you can watch the official trailer below:




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