I’m no big fan of Luc Besson, but the film he’s currently working on sounds absolutely amazing. I won’t even beat around the bush: it’s about a female adventurer who battles mummies, demon worshippers, and pterodactyls. Those of you who say that’s silliness be damned! The movie, called THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADELE BLANC-SEC (okay, they need to work on that title), is being promoted at the American Film Market, which is about to kick off on NOVEMBER 4th.
Here’s the official synopsis: The year is 1912. Adèle Blanc-Sec, an intrepid young reporter, will go to any
lengths to achieve her aims, including sailing to Egypt to tackle mummies of all shapes and sizes. Meanwhile, in Paris, it’s panic stations! A 136 million-year old pterodactyl egg on a shelf in the natural history museum has mysteriously hatched, and the bird subjects the city to a reign of terror from the skies.
But nothing fazes Adèle Blanc-Sec, whose adventures reveal many more extraordinary surprises… Set in the carefree world before World War I, Adèle Blanc-Sec’s adventures see the brave young woman fearlessly battling crooks, corrupt politicians, demon worshippers and mad scientists. Legendary cartoonist Jacques Tardi’s original stories perfectly recreate the intrigue, romance and excitement of
one of the most tumultuous periods in history. Adapted and directed by Luc Besson (Arthur and the Minimoys, The Fifth
Element, The Professional), Adèle’s exhilarating, funny and fabulous adventures will be one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of 2010.
So essentially, it’s VAN HELSING with a hot chick… and not utterly idiotic (hopefully). Or more accurately, a female INDIANA JONES. I can get on board. The film is apparently already in production and aiming for a 2010 release, so keep your eyes peeled for more on this project; it may end up being one of the must-see flicks of next year. It stars Louise Bourgoin (the hottie pictured) and Mathieu Amalric (QUANTOM OF SOLACE).