Key Takeaways
- Brad Bird, known for classics like The Incredibles and Ratatouille, directs his latest animated feature.
- Ray Gunn, a neo-noir science-fiction mystery, premieres on Netflix in December.
- Inspired by B-52s' 'Planet Claire', the film features flying cars, laser guns, and a sultry femme fatale.
Brad Bird, the visionary director behind iconic animated films such as The Incredibles and Ratatouille, is set to release his latest creation, Ray Gunn, on Netflix in December.
Described as a neo-noir science-fiction mystery, the trailer for Ray Gunn, released by Netflix, showcases a blend of retro-futuristic elements, including flying cars, jet packs, and laser guns, alongside a sultry femme fatale.
Bird has been developing the concept for Ray Gunn for over three decades, with the script co-written by Matthew Robbins, who previously collaborated with Bird on 1987's Batteries Not Included.
The film’s inspiration came from the opening of the B-52s' 'Planet Claire', which initially led Bird to believe it was a cover of Henry Mancini's theme from the classic TV show Peter Gunn, a nod to Bird's long-standing love for film noir and hard-boiled detectives.
In an interview, Bird elaborated, 'It’s film noir and a hard-boiled detective story, but it’s got a lot more comedy and a lot more action than the average film noir.'
Ray Gunn’s protagonist, a futuristic detective named Ray Gunn, is a play on the term 'raygun', a term often used to describe futuristic weapons or technology.
The trailer, chock-full of retro-futuristic elements, promises a blend of mystery, action, and comedy, making it an eagerly anticipated addition to Netflix’s lineup.
Bird’s dedication to his vision and the film’s unique blend of genres make Ray Gunn a must-watch for fans of both classic and modern storytelling.
It’s film noir and a hard-boiled detective story, but it’s got a lot more comedy and a lot more action than the average film noir.
Brad Bird, Director
