Graphic novels that become movies are typically superhero or action stories. The In Waves movie, adapted from the wonderful graphic novel, breaks that pattern. It also has a also has a strange origin story – it was animated and developed in France! After a positive reception at the Cannes film festival, Netflix will show it in theatres and on streaming.
Since it opened for Cannes Critic Week, In Waves has seen positive reviews. At the time of this writing, Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 94% on the Tomatometer. French Vietnamese director Phuong Mai Nugyen made versions in French and English. Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu voice the main characters in the English language one. The English language teaser is somewhat limited, so I included the French trailer below.
If you are curious what AJ Dungo and Phuong Mai Nguyen look like and sound like, check out this interview. They also discuss some of the challenges in making this movie. I am really looking forward to seeing this movie. In Waves will show in a few select theatres on November 27 and will stream on Netflix on December 11.
