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Mbhs.edu Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar - "The Return" Movie - Mbhs.edu ReviewErica Turner Thursday 16 November 2006, by Webmaster Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom. SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross. Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021). In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2." Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television. "The Return" should never have arrived A disappointing plot leaves no hope for a scare You know those movies that have really frightening previews on television but then just end up being so completely confusing that they’re not even close to scary? If not, check out director Asif Kapadia’s latest film, "The Return." Although this film is advertised as a thriller, the confusion of the plot is the only thing that will make you want to scream. We’ve seen it all before. Joanna Mills (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is a young plagued by terrifying supernatural visions of the murder of a woman named Annie (Erinn Allison) in the town of LaSalle, Texas. Joanna has never met the woman in her nightmares and she has never been to the town where the murder occurres in her recurrent dream, but when she goes to visit the town, she recognizes places like barns and bars that she has never been to. Now on a mission to solve the mystery of this woman, Joanna sets out to understand how the two of them are linked. Sadly, the plot drags on and the story line is flat with little emotion from the characters to connect to the audience. The dull and disconnected dialogue leaves viewers wondering what the heck just happened in the scene they just saw. "The Return" is frightenly slow. At one point in the film, Joanna is drawn to a barn that she has seen in one of her dreams. Once inside, she sees a mural on the wall of the barn that she realizes she’s drawn herself, and, shortly afterward and seemingly at random, Joanna pulls out a knife and stabs herself in an almost comically dramatic scene. She is found by the owner of the barn, Terry Stahl (Peter O’Brien) who asks her why she has stabbed herself. Joanna replies that she does not know. And, to the viewer’s frustration, the answer to the question is never answered throughout the rest of the film. The scariest scenes from the movie include Joanna’s persistent stalker, a stranger who calls her Sunshine. But that’s not saying much; these scenes are only a few minutes long and offer only a mild dose of suspense. The reasons as to why this man killed Annie and why he is now after Joanna are never solved and just serve as an irritation. The link between Joanna and Annie is only halfway explained, leaving us perplexed and even more disappointed. But the biggest mystery is why anyone would spend $9.50 on a film that would only leave them baffled. "The Return" (85 minutes, area theaters) is rated PG-13 for scenes of graphic violence Keywords2 Forum messages |
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