The calendar year has already crossed the equator and it’s time to figure out what it brought to the moviegoers. The releases of large franchises and long-awaited, promoted projects did not escape our attention. However, I would like to pay attention to films that appeared unexpectedly for many and became a really pleasant surprise.
These films have a decent cast and are of value to the audience. Their premieres were held without unnecessary pathos, but this does not at all mean the low quality of the product. It is not for nothing that there is an opinion among the people that a good product does not need advertising.
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Icy drive
Director: Jonathan Hensley
Genre: Action
Year of issue: 2021
Another action movie with Liam Neeson hopelessly lost among high-profile premieres. For a long time, the actor does not leave the role of a “good guy”, and having already read his name in the credits, one can understand what kind of plan the story awaits us.
ribbon “Ice Drive” does not jump over her head, but is able to bring many pleasant minutes to fans of Neeson’s talent. Interest in the film is fueled by a non-trivial plot, because the main characters will have to risk their lives by driving huge trucks on a frozen lake.
The Legend of the Green Knight
Director: David Lowry
Genre: Fantasy
Year of issue: 2021
If you are interested in folklore, “The Legend of the Green Knight” – ideal for evening viewing. Stylistically, we are dealing with a fantasy world reminiscent of the Middle Ages. However, there are no epic battles, dizzying feats, dragons and princesses.
There is only the notorious green knight, who invited anyone who wants to inflict damage on him with an ax. According to the terms of the agreement, in a year the offender must appear in order to receive a retaliatory, comparable blow. Despite the dubious status of such a proposal, there was a daredevil, sir Gawainwho blew off the knight’s head. Does a man have the courage to answer for his actions and take retribution?
Pig
Director: Michael Sarnoski
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2021
It would seem that the project “Pig” was widely advertised before the release, but after the premiere, the picture became of no interest to anyone. What is the reason for this development of events, because the tape was positioned as a return Nicolas Cage to intellectual cinema? Many simply did not understand the message. Sarnoski and instead of bouncy action we got a brainstorming session.
The mass audience does not forgive the absence of spectacular fights and a poignant plot when it comes to Cage’s participation in the project. The painting “The Pig” turned out to be quite subtle, she is not afraid to be smart and demonstrates, first of all, the internal conflict of a person with society, which does not result in something radical. Despite the restrained assessments, we can safely say that Cage took part in one of the highest quality projects in recent years, and moviegoers received another good film in their collection.
Knights of Justice
Director: Anders Thomas Jensen
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Year of issue: 2021
Mads Mikkelsen has been very fruitful in recent years – only recently has the premiere been noisy “One more”, and the actor again starred in a very interesting project. History of the painting Knights of Justice not distinguished by originality – Marcus takes on the investigation of the murder of his wife, along with several eccentric assistants. but Anders Thomas Jensen once again managed to surprise the viewer by mixing genres.
Conveying the general tragedy of the situation, the director did not forget about a fair amount of ironic humor, and in some places we are witnessing a peppy action movie in Hollywood style. The mass audience and specifically fans of Mikkelsen’s talent greeted the film very warmly, the world premiere of which took place back in 2020 year at the Rotterdam Film Festival.
CODA: Child of Deaf Parents
Director: Sian Heder
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2021
Recently, directors, succumbing to the influence of trends, have increasingly made films that highlight the problems of the least protected social strata. Movie “CODA: Child of Deaf Parents” simple, banal, but not far-fetched and presents a very curious story.
Daughter of deaf parents Ruby, can hear what makes her a truly invaluable person in the family. The girl is happy to help her family and is a faithful support for them. However, having matured, she realizes that she dreams of singing, and for this she needs to leave to study. This film will tell us about the difficult choice that the main character will have to make.
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