It was risky to transform Henrik Ibsen’s play into a sensual black queer romp for modern audiences. But Thompson and DaCosta have proven time and time again that they can handle big swings. From blockbusters (both have dabbled in the Marvel universe, Thompson is the star of the Creed series and DaCosta is set to direct the next installment in the “28 Years Later” series), to bold adaptations to small original ideas (they first worked together on “Little Woods”), this director-actor duo does all the things we’re told that they are no longer allowed to exist in Hollywood. And their latest collaboration is their best yet. Ultimately, “Hedda” is a stunning reinterpretation that carefully and purposefully moves toward an astonishing climax. It’s beautiful and brave, and just another entry into the canon of DaCosta and Thompson’s works about complicated, brilliant, and infuriating women.
