In the crazy rhythm of modern life, it is sometimes so important to stop abruptly, exhale corny and just relax for at least one evening. What could be better for this than watching a good movie? Just watch it on your favorite couch, surrounded by home comfort and delicious food, of course! The main thing is the absence of an annoying “neighbor” in the cinema hall on the first row, who by all means needs to get up every five minutes. It’s good that today digital premieres of new films take place almost every day, and many are immediately available for viewing on the web.
The Day After Tomorrow (Aftersun, 2022, 13+)
- IMDb: 7.5
The plot of the film revolves around a young father named Calum and his 11-year-old daughter Sophie. By the end of the summer holidays, he took her with him on vacation to Turkey. There, the couple have fun, relax and take turns filming their joint pastime. Father and daughter look like best friends, and therefore they are sometimes confused with brother and sister. Gradually, the colors thicken. The closer Calum’s birthday is, the more often tensions arise in their relationship. This is due to the psycho-emotional state of the hero, which he did his best to hide from his daughter for many years. From time to time, an adult Sophie appears on the screen, who, with sadness in her eyes, is reviewing these videos filled with warmth. It is worth mentioning the acting of Paul Mescal, who was able to convey the moment of anguish of the soul of a young father, who is aware of the full burden of adult responsibility. Filigree camera work and a finely selected soundtrack skillfully immerse the viewer in that same summer.
“Three Thousand Years of Longing” (Three Thousand Years of Longing, 2022, 18+)
- Kinopoisk: 7.1.
- IMDb: 6.8.
The story revolves around a linguist girl named Alethea. She came from London to Istanbul to give a few lectures. However, even before leaving the airport, strange things begin to happen to her. She notices unusual creatures around her. Then Alethea buys a pretty glass bottle from the souvenir shop. In an attempt to wipe her from the adhering dirt, she accidentally summons a real genie. It’s intimidatingly huge. Seeing Alethea’s fright, the genie shrinks down to human height and says that she has three wishes. However, they are not of much interest to her. First, the girl wants to know the history of the genie – he begins a story about three thousand years of wish fulfillment, changing dynasties, human vices, imprisonment in new vessels, tricks, thanks to which he gained freedom several times.
Paradise Highway (2022, 17+)
- Kinopoisk: 5.4.
- IMDb: 5.4.
At the center of the story is a girl named Sally. Her profession is far from female – a truck driver. Despite the difficult and tedious work, she is a good-natured and empathetic person. Her brother has serious problems with bandits in the prison where he sits. To help him, she is forced to provide them with her services – to transport illegal goods around the country. Usually it’s something stolen or illegal. However, this time the assignment is non-standard – you just need to deliver a girl named Layla. Sally agrees. However, she soon changes her mind, realizing to whom and why they are taking the poor girl. She decides to save her from a terrible fate. They have to overcome several states. However, everything is not so simple – on the tail of the girls are agents of the special services. They are on the trail of human traffickers.
“Perfect Murder” / “The Good Neighbor” (The Good Neighbor, 2022, 16+)
- Kinopoisk: 5.8.
- IMDb: 6.2.
The film begins with an introduction to two friends: David and Robert. They are returning from a wild party. According to a tragic and absolutely random, at first glance, coincidence, a couple knocks down their new acquaintance to death. The guys decide to hide the crime. In addition to the police, the sister of the deceased girl Vanessa wants to get to the bottom of the truth. She starts her own investigation. For help, the girl turns to David, because he is a journalist and well-versed in the search for truth. Now he has to play a double game, at the same time confusing the tracks and helping Vanessa. He creates the image of a true maniac operating in the district. Who is this cunning and prudent killer?! It is quite possible that he lives very close by and, as if nothing had happened, greets his neighbors every morning.
“Where the Crawdads Sing” (Where the Crawdads Sing, 2022, 13+)
- Kinopoisk: 7.1.
- IMDb: 7.1.
The story begins with the fact that the audience is informed about the death of a guy named Chase. Law enforcement officers come to the conclusion that the young man was killed. In the absence of evidence base, they decide to choose the girl Katherine, nicknamed “Swamp Girl”, the strangest person in the district, as the accused. She has been living separately from everyone for a long time, does not communicate with anyone, nothing is known about herself and her past. There are all sorts of rumors about Bolotnitsa. Locals consider her a crazy hermit, some even call her a witch. Somehow, that’s enough to put her in custody. Her fate will be decided by a jury. The only one who stands up for the girl and tries to shed light on Chase’s murder is lawyer Tom Milton. During a frank conversation with him, Katherine reveals the secrets of her past.
“Nothing to Lose” / “Breaking” (Breaking, 2022, 13+)
- IMDb: 6.2.
The story revolves around former Marine Brian Brown-Isley. Like many military men, he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and is recognized as disabled. The government is obliged to pay him compensation, but for unknown reasons, a large amount is deducted from the allowance. The former marine cannot get a clear explanation from the relevant authorities. Desperation pushes him to crime. Brian comes to the bank and claims that there is a bomb in his backpack. He takes two workers hostage – it is important to understand that the hero does not ask for millions and is not going to harm anyone. Brian has become a victim of bureaucracy and just wants to be heard.
“I was famous” (I Used to Be Famous, 2022, 16+)
- IMDb: 6.6
The protagonist of the film is the former star of the boy band Vinnie Dee. However, his glory days have passed. He had no fans, no fortune, no big contracts. He often walks around London and periodically takes his synthesizer with him. One day, while composing a tune in the park, he hears drumsticks clatter against a trash can. At first, this annoys him, but, listening, he realizes that this way his melody sounds much better. The drummer turns out to be an 18-year-old boy with autism named Stevie. Seeing the potential of the duo, Vinnie wants to offer him a collaboration. The teenager’s mother is categorically against it, but young people find a common language. Their music comes out a little strange, but the tandem of a synthesizer on an ironing board and a drum set out of a pan comes out quite successful.
“Explorer” (Explorer, 2022, 13+)
- IMDb: 6.6.
Biographical documentary on the achievements of Sir Ranulph Fiennes. He absolutely deservedly can bear the title of the greatest explorer of our planet. The film contains archival footage of his past expeditions, author’s comments and videos of what he is currently doing. Among the achievements of Sir Fiennes is a round-the-world trip from one pole to another, the search for the ruins of a lost city in Arabia, adventures with the still young Prince Charles, who not so long ago became king. The film also talks about his wife. She modestly called herself a simple housewife, but was the ideological inspirer of many of the exploits of Sir Fiennes. After watching a movie, there is a desire to get up from the couch and go on an adventure.
Source: Trash Box
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