April was rich in film and movie lovers can lick their fingers. Not only are some of the most anticipated films of the year coming to the big screen, but also in terms of genre, the offer is as colorful as Easter eggs. Fast and Furious 8, The Lost City, In the Grid and Guardians of the Galaxy Act 2 are just a few of the films that should not be missed.
April Movie Treats 2017:
Going in Style
6/4/2017 / Coliseum
(USA, 2017)
Comedy, crime
Directed by: Zach Braff. Cast: Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin, Joey King, Matt Dillon, Ann-Margret, Maria Dizzia, Josh Pais, Katlyn Carlson, Nick Austin, Olli Haaskivi, Marlon Perrier, James Brickhouse, Marc Chouen, Joe Dolinsky.
In grand style, it is a witty and at the same time touching story about three elderly men and long-time friends - Willie (Morgan Freeman), Joe (Michael Caine) and Al (Alan Arkin) - who live together and have too much time and not enough work. When their pensions are frozen, they decide to rob the bank responsible for it and get their money back. This fills their life with energy and strength that they did not know before.
The Fate of the Furious 8
13/04/2017 / Cineplexx, Coliseum
Action movie
(USA, Japan, France, Canada, American Samoa, 2017)
Directed by F. Gary Gray. Cast: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham, Scott Eastwood, Lucas Black, Helen Mirren, Jordana Brewster, Kurt Russell, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky, Kristofer Hivju, Tyrese Gibson, Lee Hodge.
The racing team gathered around Dominic is returning to the big screen. The eighth chapter of the high-octane franchise is the first part of a new trilogy. It was directed by F. Gary Gray, who signed on for Straight Outta Compton. The Fast and the Furious family was joined by two Oscar winners, namely Charlize Theron (in the role of the main villain), who learned how to 'wield' the steering wheel in the movie Mad Max: Fury Road, and the evergreen Helen Mirren. This film became the first ever Hollywood film to be shot in Cuba, and was also filmed in Iceland, Atlanta, Cleveland and New York. If the seventh part was dedicated to the deceased Paul Walker, this one is from Paul, as Vin Diesel said, because Walker told him before his death that the filming of the eighth was confirmed. As always, the role of the family remains the common thread, and the binder is adrenaline chases, the smell of octane, speed and the desire for revenge. This time, the family is put to the most difficult test yet, as an internal rift occurs. Will the leader's betrayal be fatal or will the family, which until now was considered inseparable, manage to maintain unity?
The Lost City of Z (The Lost City of Z)
20/04/2017 / Cineplexx, Coliseum
Action biographical adventure
(USA, 2017)
Directed by: James Gray. Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland, Angus Macfadyen, Edward Ashley, Clive Francis, Ian McDiarmid, Franco Nero, Matthew Sunderland, Johann Myers, Daniel Huttlestone, Harry Melling.
The film describes the true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam), who travels to the Amazon in the 1920s to discover evidence of a supposedly advanced civilization. Although he is ridiculed by his scientific colleagues, he is determined and returns to the jungle with his wife, son and his assistant again and again until his mysterious disappearance in 1925. It is based on the bestselling book The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon (2009) by writer David Grann.
Colossal
20/04/2017 / Coliseum
Fantasy comedy
(Spain, Canada, 2016)
Directed by: Nacho Vigalondo. Cast: Anne Hathaway, Dan Stevens, Jason Sudeikis, Austin Stowell, Tim Blake Nelson.
In this slightly unusual film, Oscar winner Anne Hathaway plays Gloria, an unemployed girl who is forced to return to her native Seoul after her boyfriend throws her out of her New York apartment. Even earlier, the breakup pushes her into alcoholism, and manipulative men begin to make her bed. That's why she decides to return to her hometown to start over. But returning home turns out to be a return to old habits. Meanwhile, a monster begins haunting the South Korean capital, with which Gloria is connected in an unusual way, as she soon discovers that she can control it.
How to Be a Latin Lover
27/04/2017 / Coliseum
Animated action comedy
(USA, 2017)
Directed by: Ken Marino. Cast: Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raphael Alejandro, Michael Cera, Rob Corddry, Mckenna Grace.
Maximo has a clear plan to enjoy life without lifting a finger. To network older rich ladies. They are easy prey for him, and their wealth ensures that he lacks nothing in life. Everything is going smoothly for him until, after 25 years of marriage, his 80-year-old wife drops him off at the door of her luxury villa for the sake of a younger lover. He takes refuge with his estranged sister Sara, and in his desire to win his next flight trophy, he takes advantage of his neglected nephew Hugo, and now they go on a conquest campaign together.
In The Circle (The Circle)
27/04/2017 / Cineplexx, Coliseum
Science fiction thriller, drama
(USA, UAE, 2017)
Directed by: James Ponsoldt. Starring: Tom Hanks, Emma Watson, John Boyega, Karen Gillan, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton.
This movie will make many a tech giant pretty nervous. It's about Mae Holland joining The Circle. This one deals with online social networks and technology. Mae quickly rises through the ranks, while the dire consequences of technology collide with the desire to be heard in a world where online presence means everything and one's power is represented by the number of followers on social networks. The film is based on Dave Eggers' 2013 dystopian book of the same name.
A Dog's Purpose
27/04/2017 / Cineplexx, Coliseum
Comedy drama
(USA, 2017)
Directed by: Lasse Hallstrom. Cast: Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall, Josh Gad.
What is the meaning of a dog's life? To please and serve people. The film tells the story of a dog who, after death, finds himself in another dog's body every time and finds a new meaning in life by serving his owners. In the nth reincarnation, he ends up back with his original owner, who in another breed, after the dog finds a peeled rugby ball, recognizes the dog from his youth. The story begins when eleven-year-old Ethan and his mother rescue a golden retriever trapped in a car in the scorching sun. Despite the father's opposition, the family adopts the dog.
The Boss Baby
20/04/2017 / Cineplexx, Coliseum
Animated family comedy
(USA, 2017)
Director: Tom McGrath. Voices: Lisa Kudrow, Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, ViviAnn Yee, Eric Bell Jr., Miles Christopher Bakshi.
DreamWorks Animation and the director of the hits Madagascar and Shrek Tom McGrath invite us to meet the unusual baby who enters the life of seven-year-old Tim. Although he is very happy at first, it quickly turns out that it will be difficult for them to get along. And while the parents don't notice anything unusual, Tim is always suspicious of the baby. He soon discovers that his brother can talk, walk and come up with strange plans. When he discovers that the villain Francis wants to steal love from humanity, the brothers join forces and embark on an unforgettable adventure.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2)
4/5/2017 / Cineplexx, Coliseum
Action sci-fi adventure
(USA, 2017)
Directed by: James Gunn. Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper (voice), Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Sean Gunn, Glenn Close, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan, Kurt Russell.
An unlikely group of heroes returns to the big screen and must once again save the galaxy. This time, the Guardians are trying to protect the newly formed family while solving the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage. Popular characters from classic comics come to the rescue as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand. Act 2 takes place two months after the first film. It will also feature Kurt Russell as Peter's father. Fan favorite James Gunn, who did both in the first installment, once again signed on to write and direct.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword)
11/05/2017 / Cineplexx, Coliseum
Fantasy action spectacle
(UK, Australia, USA, 2017)
Directed by Guy Ritchie. Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou, Eric Bana, David Beckham, Katie McGrath, Aidan Gillen, Annabelle Wallis, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Mikael Persbrandt, Michael McElhatton, Kingsley Ben-Adir.
In his typical style, Guy Ritchie brings to the big screen a fantasy-action-adventure that takes on the classic legend of the sword Excalibur and follows Arthur on his journey from the streets to the throne. After Sean Connery and Clive Owen, Charlie Hunnam got into it. Former footballer David Beckham also appears in the film. It is a mix of Ritchie's interpretation of Sherlock Holmes and the TV series Game of Thrones, with characteristic slow motion. It's the start of a franchise whose longevity will be dictated by box office receipts.
