You know there are those films which just could not be released today?Like Breakfast at Tiffany with Holly Golightly's yellowfaced neighbour Mr Yunioshi, or all the sexist Roger Moore James Bond films?
Well, Brie Larson's 'new' flick is ticking the no-so-woke boxes with a trailer charting the tale of a white American doctor having an eye-opening 'gap yah'-type experience in India, complete with gags about spicy food, local customs and more.
And, to top it all off, it seems like the white doctor (played by Larson), ends up saving the day as well as learning much from the provincial people she was meant to be teaching.
Don't believe us? Check out the trailer:
Obviously, the internet has something to say, with many pointing out the tone deaf nature.
People are pretty confused as to how Larson is involved.
The 28 year-old Oscar-winner has been vocal about a lot of socio-political issues such as DACA (an American immigration policy), the Dakota Access Pipeline and has implied a lack of support for Casey Affleck (who has been accused of sexual harassment).
So, how did this film, and her involvement happen?
Well, it appears that the film was actually shot almost five years ago and has only just found a distributer. So perhaps that explains Larson's slightly off choice.
Oh, and apparently she beat Kate Hudson for the role. How relieved do we think Hudson is right now?
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
