American British historical drama ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ and Hollywood psychological horror film ‘Escape Room’ will compete at the Indian Box Office from this week. Both of them has been already released in the USA and other countries and both of them have successfully impressed the audience in their home country. Now they are all set to impress the Indian audience.
Mary Queen of Scots
The film directed by Josie Rourke and written by Beau Willimon and it is based on John Guy’s biography “Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart”. It stars Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Joe Alwyn, David Tennant, and Guy Pearce in lead roles.
The synopsis of the film reads, “A friendship that became a rivalry. A rivalry that became a war.”
“Mary Queen of Scots” explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart (Ronan). Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I (Robbie). Each young Queen beholds her “sister” in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth’s sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones – and change the course of history.”
‘Mary Queen of Scots’ received three nominations at the 72nd British Academy Film Awards, and two nominations for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the 91st Academy Awards.
Escape Room
The Adam Robitel directorial is written by Bragi F. Schut and Maria Melnik, and it stars Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll, Taylor Russell, Tyler Labine, Jay Ellis, and Nik Dodani.
The film was a box office success in the domestic country as it collected $80 million against its production budget of $9 million.
The synopsis reads, “Escape Room is a psychological thriller about six strangers who find themselves in circumstances beyond their control and must use their wits to find the clues or die.”