Since the outbreak of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, cinemas have once again closed, and movie fans have to go through days without being able to enjoy a good movie in the theater. Fortunately, with the recent slight easing of the situation, cinemas have finally reopened today! Here are 5 recommended new movies for all movie fans. Choose your favorite and buy tickets now to satisfy your craving for movies!
《屍殺半島》 8 月 28 日上映
The highly anticipated “Peninsula,” originally scheduled to be released on July 15th, coincidentally faced another outbreak of the epidemic, and was finally released on the day the theaters reopened. As a sequel to the 2016 hit Hong Kong Asian film “Train to Busan,” many people have high expectations for “Peninsula”! This installment continues the story of the previous film, depicting the spread of the zombie virus in Korea. Four years later, Korea has become a dead city due to the virus. Former soldier Jung Seok (played by Gang Dong-won) and his family are fortunate to board a refugee ship to escape the Korean Peninsula, eventually settling in Hong Kong under the identity of “Peninsula refugees.” However, Jung Seok later succumbs to the temptation of money and returns to Korea to carry out a mission to steal a large amount of US dollars. He later discovers a group of uninfected survivors struggling to survive, prompting him to decide to escape with these survivors.
Although there is no Gong Yoo in this episode, another Korean heartthrob, Kang Dong Won, has joined the cast. With double the production budget compared to the previous episode, and filming in Hong Kong, the plot is thrilling enough to draw you in!
《吞上癮》 8 月 28 日上映
Known as one of the “weird films of the year,” “Addicted” tells the story of the female protagonist Xing, who lives a life that everyone envies, marrying a stylish second-generation rich man to become a wealthy wife. Xing quickly becomes pregnant after marriage, but it becomes the beginning of a nightmare. She starts developing a pathological obsession, enjoying swallowing various dangerous objects, becoming more excited and addicted to swallowing sharper and more difficult items. Even when her family eventually discovers and strictly controls her, they are unable to stop her, leading her to become even more extreme, eventually plunging into an irreparable abyss.
The entire movie has no bloody or disgusting scenes, relying solely on the actors’ superb performances and the thrilling soundtrack to create a chilling atmosphere that makes viewers uneasy. If you are interested in this alternative film, do not miss it!
《天能》 9 月 10 日上映
Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi masterpiece “Tenet,” which cost $200 million to produce, is hailed as the most mind-bending film of the year. In the movie, Nolan breaks scientific theories and reinterprets the concept of “time,” exploring time inversion, parallel development, and reversal. The story follows protagonist John David Washington as he relies on a technology called “Tenet” to carry out a mission that transcends the limitations of real-time, aiming to prevent the onset of World War III.
Overseas movie fans have expressed that “Tenet” is the most difficult movie to understand by Nolan, requiring multiple viewings to fully grasp the content. If you enjoy using your brain, dissecting movie content, and exploring deep-seated issues, then you definitely cannot miss this popular film!
《末代皇帝溥儀》 9 月 17 日上映
“The Last Emperor Puyi” retells the story of Puyi, the last emperor of China, from his childhood ascension to the throne, through the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Republic of China, the puppet state of Manchukuo, and the Communist Party’s rule. In the midst of changing times and widespread warfare, he became a puppet manipulated by power, revealing the tumultuous and poignant life of this last emperor, allowing viewers to also immerse themselves in endless sorrow.
The Last Emperor, crowned with an Oscar, is the first film to approach modern Chinese history from a Western perspective, making it one of the most classic works in film history. Directed by Oscar-winning director Bernardo Bertolucci, with music by renowned music master Ryuichi Sakamoto, starring the only Chinese actor nominated for a Golden Globe twice, John Lone, and later turned director Joan Chen. Such a magnificent lineup is definitely a major reason for everyone to come and watch this restored work.
《麥路人》 9 月 24 日上映
“MCLUB” takes inspiration from local grassroots “McRefugees” to tell the story of financial prodigy Jin Fucheng, played by Aaron Kwok, who becomes homeless after a career failure and spends his days seeking shelter in a fast food restaurant. Along the way, he meets different fellow travelers who support each other and develop a series of touching stories, reflecting the urgent issues of wealth disparity and housing shortage in Hong Kong society today.
The down-to-earth subject matter is already a major highlight of this film, and I believe the audience will resonate with it. In addition, “McDull, Kung Fu Kindergarten” has casted award-winning actors Aaron Kwok and Miriam Yeung, as well as veteran actors such as Anthony Wong, Bob Lam, and Eric Tsang, making it a truly exciting film that is definitely worth your support!
