Scarlett Johansson is one of the most versatile actresses in Hollywood’s A-league. She effortlessly jumps from an arthouse film like Asteroid City to a mainstream comedy à la Girls’ Night Out before the next mega-blockbuster is just around the corner. She has particularly triumphed as an action heroine in recent years.
As Blick Widow, she was around in the Marvel Universe for over a decade. She also led adrenaline-pumping adventures like Ghost in the Shell and Lucy. One of theirs most important action films is a bit longer ago. Without the sci-fi hit The Island, Johansson’s career would look completely different today.
Massive sci-fi action with Scarlett Johansson: The Island is still a gripping dystopia blockbuster
The story of The Island is set in a near future where a pandemic has completely destroyed the earth. The survivors have each other in an underground facility come together and live there according to strict rules. This also includes Jordan Two-Delta (Scarlett Johansson) and Lincoln Six-Echo (Ewan McGregor).
You can watch the trailer for The Island here:
The Island – Trailer (German)
Your everyday life is determined by routines. The only thing that provides variety is the big lottery Ticket to a paradisiacal place promises: the island. However, it quickly becomes clear that dark abysses are hidden behind the bright white facade. Jordan and Lincoln must question their entire existence.
The island was staged by riot maestro Michael Bay, who knows how to make the screen shake like no other filmmaker in Hollywood. His cinema is brimming with Explosions and furious movements. He turns an oppressive dystopia à la escape into the 23rd century into a stylish action fireworks display.
It’s all the more impressive that Scarlett Johansson can prove herself as an acting presence in this chaos. Many stars find it difficult to play against the Bay madness. Most of the time, like their characters, they get lost in piles of rubble. Johansson, on the other hand, proves in The Island that she is a born action star.
When is The Island with Scarlett Johansson on TV?
The Island runs tonight, March 8, 2023, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL 2. With advertising, the broadcast lasts until 10:55 p.m. The repeat follows at 2:45 a.m. Alternatively, you can watch the film on Amazon Prime Video with various purchase and rental options. However, it is currently not available with a streaming subscription.
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