As an actor, James Franco has experienced starring in various films

As an actor, James Franco has experienced starring in various films. In fact, his stunning acting in 127 Hours (2010), which was based on this true story, earned him an Oscars nomination. Best Actor Category. At the 2011 Academy Awards.

Apart from having full experience as an actor, Franco has also been in the directing field for a long time. His first project was a comedy film. The one entitled The Ape. Which he also starred in himself. Which was released in 2005 ago.

In May 2016, Franco returned to directing. Together with Bruce Thierry Chung, Dave Franco's elder brother directed independent films. The one entitled Future World. Which was finally released by Lionsgate in 2018.

In this sci-fi thriller, in addition to being a director, James Franco also plays. However, not as a protagonist. Rather, as an antagonist. Namely, a Warlord. The most vicious and cruel.

As the title suggests, the Future World film is set in the future. When the Earth is said to have been destroyed. As a result of the technology wars of the previous years. All that was left was an arid world. Which is full of dust and sand.

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In addition, there were also outbreaks of deadly diseases. This is known as red fever. Alias ​​red fever. Which infects the remains of mankind. Those who are still alive in the post-apocalyptic period.

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The main character in this film is Prince (Jefrrey Wahlberg). A "prince" ababil. Who is looking for medicine to cure his mother: Queen (Lucy Liu). Who is dying after catching red fever earlier.

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Queen is the leader, aka queen, of a human community. It's called an Oasis. The one living by the hidden lake. Which has a water source. The land is quite fertile. Which is very rare on Earth.

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On his way to Paradise Beach, aka Pantai Surga, to look for red fever medicine, Prince took a break at a place called Love Town. Which is also the center of prostitution that is still left on Earth. Managed by a Love Lord (Snoop Dogg).

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There, Prince meets a group of motorcycle gangs. Led by a sadistic Warlord (played by James Franco earlier). Who is ready to slaughter anyone to achieve his goals. Including, to master Oasis. Which is where Prince lived earlier.

Besides being escorted by many thugs, Warlord also has a "pet" of a sophisticated android robot. In the form of a sexy girl. The one named Ash (Suki Waterhouse). Which is the only robot left on Earth after this global war. Warlord himself used Ash as a slave to his lust for flirting. Alias ​​steady, according to today's kids.

Apart from Warlord, the antagonist in this film is Drug Lord. Played by Milla Jovovich. Which has a number of troops. No less cruel than the Warlord earlier. They control a place. Which is stocked with weapons, food, and medicine.

Judging from the setting and premise of the story, Future World is indeed similar to the Mad Max franchise (1979-1985). Who used to catapult the name Mel Gibson. Which was later rebooted by Tom Hardy. Through the film Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). Which was a huge success and was praised by many of the critics.

Speeding and chasing dirty vehicles in the desert, as well as brutal, bloody battles, you could say, are the hallmarks of the Mad Max franchise. What Future World is trying to bring back.

From its cast lineup, Future World is also strengthened by a number of well-known players. Apart from James Franco (who doubles as the director), there are also Milla Jovovich, Suki Waterhouse, Snoop Dogg, and Lucy Liu. So, in a way, this is not a mock film project.

However, sadly, their appearances were all far from special. James Franco, who tried to appear as a very cruel Warlord, was even impressed. So it is with Milla Jovovich. Who played the "crazy" Drug Lord. Nor does it leave a deep impression.

Young players, such as Jeffrey Wahlberg and Suki Waterhouse, also act normal. No convincing expression. Just flat. They seem to just follow the scenario outlined.

From a story point of view, Future World is also very far from being compared to Mad Max: Fury Road. Like Earth and sky. The flow is messy. Many plot holes. With a twist that made it up. That seems forced.

The science fiction element is also almost non-existent. Only represented by a sexy robot named Ash earlier. You could say, Future World even highlighted the song scene. That seems to be improvised. Like without choreography. Very poor. Which is made worse by the cinematography. Which is like that amateur film.

Not surprisingly, after being released in 2018, many critics have blasphemed this 90-minute film: As one of the worst films of all time. James Franco, who previously succeeded in managing The Disaster Artist (2017), this time, must accept the fact: That the Future World project is indeed a disaster.