"Bat Out Of Hell"

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"Bat Out Of Hell"

Directed by Robert Rodriguez
Written by Robert Rodriguez and Andrea Berloff
Based upon the songs of Meat Loaf
Produced by Robert Rodriguez, Lawrence Bender

Main Cast

Jared Leto (Darius, The Bat)
Brittany Murphy (Marianne)
Jennifer Hudson (The Siren)
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers (Eamonn)
Rosario Dawson (Simone)
Matthew Macfayden (Markus)
John Hurt (Satan)
Danny Trejo (Machete)

Tagline: "Love can’t stop a bat out of Hell"

Synopsis: From director Robert Rodriguez comes a new rock opera “Bat Out Of Hell”, which uses the music from Meat Loaf’s acclaimed trilogy. The film follows one demon and his journey in love and death. Darius (Jared Leto) is a tasked by Satan (John Hurt) to find a mortal to spawn with in order to bring destruction on the decaying human race. He arrives on Earth with his flaming motorcycle and searches for a suitable mate. But on his quest he encounters the Siren (Jennifer Hudson), a goddess from Heaven, who offers Darius a chance at salvation in exchange for the assassination of a fallen angel named Markus (Matthew Macfayden) and Darius must not impregnate a human. While weighing his possibilities, Satan learns of the deal and sends several of his henchmen to keep Darius on the right path. First is Simone (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful demon who seduces Darius into a disaterous sexual relationship that results in her banishment from Hell. Satan then sends Machete (Danny Trejo), a rival demon biker, but he fails to stop Darius. And then Darius meets Marianne (Brittany Murphy), a waitress with a fetish for motorcycles. Darius immediately falls in love with but is reluctant to get close for fear she will be killed in the spiritual war. Things get worse for Darius when a vampire called Eamonn (Johnathan Rhys-Meyers) shares his attraction for Marianne and goes to gruesome measures to get her. Darius saves Marianne and ends up getting her pregnant, which cause the Siren to send Darius back to Hell. But his love is too strong. Darius breaks out and battles with Markus, who wants to spawn with Marianne. The final showdown between Heaven and Hell begins and only tragedy ensues. “Bat Out Of Hell” is a heartbreaking tale about one demon’s wish for paradise that is blocked by his love for another.

Song List

“Bat Out Of Hell”- Darius, The Siren
“Paradise By The Dashboard Light”-Darius, Simone
“You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth”-Darius, Marianne
“I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)-Darius, Marianne
“All Revved Up With No Place To Go”-Eamonn, Marianne
“Heaven Can Wait”-Darius
“For Crying Out Loud”-Darius, Marianne
“Back Into Hell”-Darius, The Siren, Markus, Satan
“The Monster Is Loose”-Darius, Markus, Satan
“Seize The Night”-Darius, Marianne, Markus, The Siren
“Monstro/Alive”-Darius
“You Took The Words Right Out Of Mouth (Reprise)-Marianne
“Cry To Heaven”-Darius
“The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be”-Darius, The Siren

What the Press would say:

The director of “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “Desperado” brings to life the imfamous music of Marvin “Meat Loaf” Aday in the new rock opera “Bat Out Of Hell”, which follows a demon’s battle with both Heaven and Hell because of his love for a beautiful human. This film is quite different from Rodriguez’s previous work in that it is more emotional and serious, thanks to the help of “World Trade Center” scribe Andrea Berloff. In the beginning the film seems to be a pseudo-superhero flick but it quickly transforms into an epic romance full of deception and tragedy. Jared Leto stars as the Darius, the title character, and his performance could be hailed as one of the best musical performances ever. His sadness can be felt in every song he sings and every look that he gives. If you don’t believe him by the finale of the film, when he faces the choice of saving his love or stopping Satan from taking over, then something is definitely wrong with you. Brittany Murphy is the other lead character and excells in every way imaginable. She is at times a sex kitten with a ferocious attitude and then a feeble, love-struck human. It is her best career performance. Matthew Macfayaden and Rosario Dawson and also good in roles as people Hell-bent on stopping Darius from seeking salvation and Jennifer Hudson stuns again as the Siren, a Heaven-sent being who wants to see Darius get what he wants but can’t help but push her boss’s agenda. “Bat Out Of Hell” is one of the best movie musicals ever and amazes in every frame with its brutal power and emotional strengths.

FYC

Best Picture
Best Director-Robert Rodriguez
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Actor-Jared Leto
Best Actress-Brittany Murphy
Best Supporting Actor-Matthew Macfayden
Best Supporting Actress-Rosario Dawson
Best Supporting Actress-Jennifer Hudson