Get ready to dive into a dystopian future with Netflix's upcoming science fiction film, Uglies. Directed by McG, this highly anticipated adaptation of the best-selling novel by Scott Westerfeld promises to deliver a thrilling blend of action, intrigue, and social commentary. The film stars Joey King, known for her captivating performances, and Keith Powers, who brings his dynamic presence to the screen. In Uglies, the story unravels in a world where society’s obsession with perfection has led to a disturbing practice: turning teenagers "pretty" through extreme cosmetic surgery. But beneath the surface, not everything is as flawless as it seems. Watch the official trailer now and get a glimpse of the intense journey that challenges the very definition of beauty.
Uglies Cast:
Joey King, Keith Powers, Brianne Tju, Chase Stokes, Laverne Cox
Stream Uglies September 13, 2024 on Netflix!
Uglies Cast:
Joey King, Keith Powers, Brianne Tju, Chase Stokes, Laverne Cox
Stream Uglies September 13, 2024 on Netflix!
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00:00Tally, time to wake up.
00:04Tally, time to wake up.
00:08Good morning.
00:12All my life,
00:19I wanted to be pretty.
00:21I thought it would change everything.
00:25I hope that's still true.
00:28For those of you turning 16 today,
00:31you've waited your entire lives
00:33for this moment.
00:39All the flaws you have today
00:41will be gone tomorrow.
00:43With one elegant procedure,
00:45you'll be beautiful.
00:47Because everyone is accepted.
00:49No one is left behind.
00:52Will you promise me something?
00:54No matter how pretty they make you,
00:55just don't let them erase you.
00:57I promise.
01:00You get the surgery,
01:03they tell you what to do,
01:05and that's it.
01:07Paris?
01:08What are you doing here?
01:09I was worried.
01:10Things are just different here.
01:12You'll get it.
01:13You're pretty.
01:14There's something about this place.
01:16It's not what it seems.
01:19What if I told you
01:20that there's an alternative?
01:24I know this place.
01:27Welcome to the Smoke.
01:30They have a different way of doing things.
01:34And we will do whatever it takes
01:36to protect that.
01:39If you want to learn how to fly,
01:41you gotta learn how to fall.
01:48These people want to end us!
01:52The Smoke has decided
01:54their way of living
01:55is more worthy than ours.
02:00I was told these lies my whole life.
02:04It's time for you to make a choice.
02:14All my life I wanted to be pretty.
02:19I thought it would change everything.