In 2015, David Robert Mitchell made a remarkable debut with his first feature film, “It Follows”. He has since been selective in choosing his projects, focusing on quality rather than quantity. After only directing once in a decade-long career – the iconoclastic “Under the Silver Lake” in 2018 – he was convinced by J.J. Abrams to return to the studio to direct a rather enigmatic production called “La Fin d’Oak Street”.
For his third feature film, Mitchell expands his scope to a sci-fi blockbuster where mystery prevails, reminiscent of the Bad Robot productions like “Cloverfield”. Little is known about the precise plot of this familial drama with shades of “The Twilight Zone”, except that it stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.
Starring as a couple with two children, the two leads find themselves propelled through time to a distant era – specifically the Jurassic period. The movie, previously titled “Flowervale Street”, now “La Fin d’Oak Street”, presents a gripping tale of survival as the Platt family is uprooted from their peaceful suburban life to a hostile unknown environment.
If they don’t unite, they may end up as neighbors with the dinosaurs – a premise that piques our curiosity about the collaboration between David Robert Mitchell and J.J. Abrams. The film is set to be released on August 12th.
[Context: This article discusses David Robert Mitchell’s career and his upcoming film “La Fin d’Oak Street,” a sci-fi thriller with a family drama twist. Fact Check: J.J. Abrams is a renowned director and producer known for his work on sci-fi projects.]
