5 Facts About 'PROJECT POWER' that Will Make You Curious, Especially with Yoshi Sudarso's Cameo

Kapanlagi.com - PROJECT POWER airs on Netflix on August 14. This science fiction action film is directed by the duo Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. And to bring the story to life, Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon Levitt, and Dominique Fishback were chosen as the main cast trio.

Jamie plays Art, a mysterious man with serious weapon and fighting skills. It is unclear where he comes from, but he comes to New Orleans to find his daughter. Complicatedly, the kidnapping of his daughter is related to a forbidden pill syndicate that has extraordinary effects.

The pill in question has the ability to awaken superpowers in the human body. Even though it only lasts for five minutes, the sensation of experiencing superpowers tempts many young people in New Orleans to try it. As a result, this particular pill circulates quickly and illegally, like drugs. Robin (Dominique Fishback) is one of the young people who participate in the network of pills. There is also Frank (Joseph Gordon Levitt), a police officer who is tempted to try the pill.

Like an action film wrapped in a science fiction theme, PROJECT POWER presents a cool combination of action scenes, luxurious visual effects, and other tense moments. Here we present some interesting facts about the film that will surely make KLovers curious. Let's check it out.

1. Before that, watch the trailer first

2. 'Oasis' in the Midst of a Pandemic

The pandemic has caused the film industry to slow down as many films have had to postpone their release. The reason? It is mainly because many countries still do not allow movie theaters to operate. However, during the summer season like this, blockbuster films usually line up to be shown in theaters. One of the films that audiences often anticipate is a superhero film.

With the above conditions, PROJECT POWER comes as an oasis by presenting a story with superpowers in it. Netizens have flooded the internet with positive responses, calling this film a breath of fresh air in the film industry. 

PROJECT POWER is available on Netflix, allowing viewers to stay at home, safe from the risk of contracting COVID-19, while enjoying the content they desire. 

3. There Will Be a Character as Tall as 3 Meters

Here's a leak, there will be a character who is as tall as 3 meters. In order to bring this character to life in the film, the special effects team provides prosthetic bags to the actors and fills them with air. The appearance is then further enhanced in the post-production stage. Which character could they be referring to?

4. Realistic Shooting Scene

When the character played by Gordon-Levitt gets shot in the temple after chasing a bank robber on the streets of New Orleans, the wrinkles seen on his skin are the result of a tube placed behind the prop gun that shoots a small amount of high-pressure air onto the actor's skin, creating a ripple effect.

Watch the actor's confession in the interview below.

5. Cameo Yoshi Sudarso

Silat martial arts specialist and former POWER RANGERS star, Yoshi Sudarso, battles Foxx as "Knifebones", a character whose characteristics are influenced by Wolverine Frog, an amphibian known for breaking its own bones to produce claws as a defense mechanism.

Can't wait to watch his action?

6. Fireman

However, the most complex sequence in this film is a 4-minute fight and chase scene in an abandoned apartment building at the beginning of the film, and here there is a character named Newt who transforms into a human fireball. The complex process, both during shooting or editing the visual effects, makes this scene look very realistic. You will see a figure running as if it is burning from the inside.

(kpl/dka)