Every so often, a Netflix movie comes around that captures the hearts of many. Remarkably Bright Creatures, which made its debut on the streaming service this past weekend, is arguably the latest to do so.
Part of the draw has been the film’s stars: Oscar winner Sally Field and Thunderbolts* and Avengers: Doomsday star Lewis Pullman, as well as Alfred Molina voicing a sassy octopus. But part of the draw has also been the source material, Shelby Van Pelt’s novel of the same name. It has already become a bit of a phenomenon since its initial debut in 2022, already having sold more than two million copies and been reprinted thirty times. So, what is the fuss about? What exactly is the story of Remarkably Bright Creatures?
