The first images have been revealed forGuy Ritchie’sFountain of Youth. Theupcoming Guy Ritchie moviefollowstwo estranged siblings, Luke (John Krasinski) and Charlotte Purdue (Natalie Portman), who reunite to go on a global heistto find the titular spring that offers eternal life. In addition to Krasinski and Portman,Fountain of Youth’s star-studded cast includes Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo, and Stanley Tucci.
Entertainment Weeklyhas releasedfirst-look images that show Luke and Charlotte trekking across the globe in search of the fabled Fountain of Youth. They are seen studying ancient artifacts and clues and descending with flashlights into long-forgotten locations plunged in darkness. There are also glimpses of the characters played by González, Gleeson, Alonso, and Ejogo, who are seemingly helping Luke and Charlotte in their bold quest. The movie was shot on location in many locations around the world, including Egypt, Bangkok, and Vienna. Check out the images below:
What This Means For Fountain Of Youth
It Is A More Modern Indiana Jones-Style Story
Ritchie has describedFountain of Youthas a story"in the vein of Indiana Jones but contemporary.“This approach shines through in the first-look images that show Luke, Charlotte, and the other characters investigating ancient ruins and traveling across the globe as they search for a mythical treasure. Like Indy, Ritchie teases thatLuke and Charlotte"both come from a background of archaeological endeavors,“although they may have different motivations from Harrison Ford’s iconic character.
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Guy Ritchie’s best moviestend to be in the action and adventure genres.Fountain of Youthfills a new niche for Ritchie in these genres and has the potential to become the director’s next hit. The intriguing first-look imagescontain familiar elements fromIndiana Jones-style adventureswhile also having a more modern feel, especially in the image featuring Luke, Charlotte, and the characters played by Gleeson, Ejogo, and Alonso surrounded by technology. Ritchie’s more recent movies have received mixed responses, butFountain of Youthmay have more universal appeal.
Our Take On Fountain Of Youth’s First Images
Fountain Of Youth Looks Like A Fun Adventure Movie
Ritchie is already one of Hollywood’s most entertaining directors. A modernizedIndiana Jonesadventure featuring the star power of Krasinski, Portman, and Tucci sounds and looks likea perfect project for Ritchie that could be his most popular movie in years. Krasinski describes Luke as"not one to stand still"and Portman describes Charlotte as"a woman who’s finding her wildness again.“This sounds like the recipe for a delightful dynamic that could cement Luke and Charlotte amongGuy Ritchie’s all-time best charactersinFountain of Youth.
