Bleecker Street has just dropped a trailer hotter than fresh pizza for Rumours, the latest cinematic whirlwind starring Cate Blanchett, a woman who probably has more Oscars than you have clean socks. This time, she’s diving headfirst into political satire like a politician at a buffet—joined by a wild bunch of co-stars including Alicia Vikander (who always looks like she’s got a secret), Roy Dupuis (probably also has a secret), Charles Dance (definitely judging you), Denis Ménochet (great with accents), Nikki Amuka-Bird (so cool her name alone could carry the film), Rolando Ravello (sounds like a magician), Takehiro Hira (likely plotting something epic), and Zlatko Buri (whose name alone could end world hunger).
But what’s this movie actually about, you ask? Oh, you’re in for a treat. Imagine seven world leaders—yes, the actual people in charge of running the globe—getting together at the G7 summit to tackle the BIG issues, like a global crisis. Only, instead of fixing things, they turn into the Keystone Cops, stumbling through the forest like they’ve been dropped into a weird, reality-show version of Survivor.
The official synopsis says the movie bounces between “comedy, apocalyptic horror, and swooning soap opera,” which means you’ll be laughing, crying, and questioning your life choices in under two hours. Apparently, these ‘leaders’ (emphasis on the ironic quotes) struggle with surreal obstacles in the middle of misty woods, probably looking like a group of confused tourists who accidentally booked an escape room but can’t find the exit. And it only gets better—by nightfall, they’re left alone, presumably to figure out how to untangle the mess they’ve made. Spoiler alert: they won’t.
With a lineup of award-winning stars and enough chaos to make your head spin, Rumours promises to be like nothing you’ve seen before—and probably nothing the G7 wants you to see either. Catch it in theaters on October 18th, if you’re ready for a comedic rollercoaster that makes real-world politics look like child’s play!
