![]() Meanwhile, Baker's nemesis Frank speaks about his step-son, and how he likes to play video games, with the film repeatedly cutting away to an adolescent creating code in his room (while adults fight nearby). Two distinctly different men with two different sons, right? Throughout Serenity, Baker speaks to his absent son, suggesting there’s a strong bond in place and that they will ultimately be reunited a surrealistic image of Baker meeting with a boy underwater aligns with his story. In this world, Serenity isn’t just a boat, and Justice isn’t merely a fish. Given Serenity’s traditional noir elements, the narrative suggests that Baker's free-will will likely determine the final outcome. However, the major twist is that Baker is being controlled by somebody else, and that Plymouth Island is a computer simulation. Related: Serenity Review: McConaughey's Noir Drama Goes Off the Deep End For Baker, he’s more interested in being a good father to his son, and speaking with him through telepathic means. For $10 million, she wants Baker to kill her abusive husband Frank (Jason Clarke) during a scheduled fishing clip. Meanwhile, Baker's ex-wife Karen (Anne Hathaway) shows up and makes an offer he can’t quite refuse. ![]() ![]() From there, the focus immediately shifts to Matthew McConaughey’s Baker Dill, a fishing guide who sabotages a client’s trip when he spots a giant tuna fish he’s named “Justice.” During Serenity's first half, a mysterious gentleman (Jeremy Strong) attempts to speak with Baker, but the fisherman is consistently on the go throughout Plymouth Island. Serenity begins with a close-up on the eyes of a young boy, a window into his soul, it seems. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |