Holiday detox: top 8 new movies for the perfect vacation break
- Holiday detox: top 8 new movies for the perfect vacation break
- The Last Ronin
- Parthenope
Holiday detox: top 8 new movies for the perfect vacation break
When not during the New Year holidays we have enough time to make a family or friends‘ trip to the movies. From family fantasy and children’s fairy tales to detectives and dark thrillers, we tell you what 8 New Year’s Eve movies deserve your attention.
The Last Ronin
Premiere date: December 26
Yuri Kolokolnikov and Diana Yenakaeva in a post-apocalyptic adventure drama, which is sure to please fans of Mad Max and the Book of Eli . The main character of the movie is a lonely ronin, who for many years wanders through the scorched lands of nuclear attack to find the killer of his father and take revenge on him. Along the way, he meets a teenage girl, Maria, who promises to help him if he agrees to escort her back to her homeland.
Why Watch: The Last Ronin is the feature debut of director and clipmaker Max Shishkin, known for his unique visual style as well as his love of horror and Tarantino. In 2021, Shishkin directed one of the short films for the anthology Musicians‘ Nightmares .
Parthenope
Premiere date: December 26
Beautiful Partenope – a real favorite of fortune. The girl was born into a wealthy Neapolitan family, which indulged all her whims, admirers lost their heads at her charms, and any heights were easily conquered. Before the eyes of the audience will unfold the amazing story of Partenope’s life, full of dizzying romances, vivid meetings and, of course, tragic events.
Why watch: any Paolo Sorrentino movie is a treat for the eyes. In Partenope, the director pays homage to his hometown, wandering with the heroine through its magnetic streets and nooks and crannies. By the way, according to Greek mythology, Partenope was the name of a siren who failed to seduce Odysseus with her singing. In despair, Parthenope drowned herself near the shores of Naples, and the city was named after her.
To Be Better: The Robbie Williams Story
Premiere date: December 26
An unusual biopic about the life of one of the most famous British performers Robbie Williams. Unlike most movies about musicians, Being Better offers a look at the singer through the eyes not of his fans, but of himself. Since his childhood, Robbie has felt different and wild, which is why he appears on stage as a chimpanzee.
Why watch: The film’s director Michael Gracey is famous for bright and colorful musicals – he directed The Greatest Showman . So it’s sure to be a rousing and entertaining spectacle!
The Bolshoi Theater. The Nutcracker
Premiere date: December 30
To see The Nutcracker on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre is a dream for many ballet fans. It is not easy to realize it: tickets for the production are sold out in a matter of hours, and, admittedly, the pleasure is not cheap. Now everyone who wants to immerse themselves in a real Christmas fairy tale has the opportunity to see the story of Marie and the Nutcracker on the big screen.
Why watch: The ballet premiered over 130 years ago and has since undergone many interpretations around the world. One thing remains constant: Tchaikovsky’s enchanting music and stunning choreography, which transport the audience into a truly fairytale atmosphere.
The Wizard of Emerald City. The Yellow Brick Road
Premiere date: January 1
After a storm sent by the evil sorceress Gingema, a little girl Ellie and her mischievous dog Totoshka are transported to the Magic Land. In order to return home, they have a difficult journey to the Emerald City to the powerful wizard Goodwin. Along the way, the heroes meet friends who, like them, long for Goodwin to fulfill their wishes: good-natured Scarecrow wants to ask for brains, Tin Man for a heart, and Cowardly Lion for courage.
Why watch: Alexander Volkov’s The Wizard of Emerald City, based on The Amazing Wizard of Oz, is one of the most popular fairy tales, equally beloved by both children and their parents. The story has been staged and screened many times (for example, in 1974 as a multi-part animated film), but there has been no modern film adaptation for a long time.
Finist. The first bogatyr
Premiere date: January 1
Spin-off of the family fantasy The Last Bogatyr: The Root of Evil . If there Finist the Clear Falcon fought evil alongside Ivan, the solo project will tell his backstory, full of victories and defeats. Being the strongest bogatyr of Belogorye, Finist decides to go to explore the eastern lands to once again demonstrate his prowess. However, there the narcissistic hero will face adventures that will teach him the value of friendship and mutual support.
Why watch: the director’s chair of the project is occupied by Dmitry Dyachenko, who directed The Last Bogatyr and Cheburashka, and Kirill Zaitsev returned to the role of Finist. We expect a fascinating and bright fairy tale in the best traditions of family domestic fantasy in recent years!
Astrid Lindgren’s Christmas stories.
Premiere date: January 1
Gunnar and Gunilla spend the Christmas holidays in a four-wall house because of their illness. However, everything changes when the children receive an unusual gift – an antique clock with a cuckoo, which takes the heroes to the fairy tale world of Astrid Lindgren, where extraordinary adventures await them.
Why watch: Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren is best known for her stories about Carlson. However, she wrote dozens of other fairy tales whose characters are beloved all over the world. These include the cunning fox who meets the guardian of the forest – the dwarf Tomten, the brave girl Kajsa, the inquisitive tomboy Emil of Lenneberg, and many others.
The illusion of control
Premiere date: January 1
If instead of a Christmas tale you want to watch a tense detective thriller, Illusion of Control is the best solution. The head of a group of assassins Eun-il receives an order to kill a politician from his own daughter. When the hero takes up the case, he finds out that recently the client’s mother died after being hit by a bus. Eun-il is used to his mercenaries making the murders look like accidents, so he begins to suspect that a rival group has crossed their path.
Why watch: Korean thrillers have long been beloved around the world for their extreme realism, intriguing plots and deep psychological insight. The Illusion of Control is an adaptation of the Hong Kong thriller The Killer, which was nominated for a Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
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