Movie premieres February 14: "Alita: Battle Angel", "Loudspeaker" and "Capernaum"

Alita: Battle Angel

Simple but bright fantasy film that is ideal for viewing in 3D.

• Original name: Alita: Battle Angel.
• Director: Robert Rodriguez.
• Cast: Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly.

300 years ago there was a great war, which destroyed a large part of humanity. While the elite lives in the only remaining floating city, the lower strata somehow survive on the Earth's surface. Dr. Ido, designed for people of metal prostheses, are the remains of the girl-cyborg. He gives her body and name Alita. Soon it becomes clear that, despite the angelic appearance, Alita has a super-soldier skills.

The basis of the film of the same name went to the manga and anime, with the original was very hard and bloody. But director Robert Rodriguez is known not only for the paintings "From Dusk Till Dawn" and "Sin City", it has also created a franchise and "Spy Kids." Therefore, the game version of "Alita" came out very easy. The plot is simple and repeats in detail the traditional "the path of the hero"And they kill mostly cyborgs who do not really like people.

"Alita" is worth seeing on the big screen, and ideally - in IMAX 3D. Just because the main advantage of the film in special effects and scope. In smaller rooms or at home it seems too simple sci-fi thriller.

Speakerphone

Russian remake of the film "Perfect Stranger" from the "Quartet".

• Director: Aleksei need.
• Starring: Leonid Baratz, Irina Gorbachev, Rostislav Hait.

Seven old friends are going to a country house. In the process of communication, they are coming up with the game - to lay out all the phones on the table, to read all incoming messages out loud and to answer calls on the speakerphone. Soon it turns out that even the closest people do not know much about each other.

Italian film "perfect Stranger"Remade already in several countries, and now the turn to Russia. Those who have seen the original, may be a little disappointed: some scenes literally copied from the original source, except that the humor is more inclined to the corporate identity of "Quartet", and the ending was changed to a more optimistic. But those who have not heard about the "Perfect Stranger", sure to please colloquial jokes and ambiguous situations. Although too much that the actors are not always comfortable to copy other people's roles and their own gags, this time not very successful.

"Handsfree" is designed primarily for fans of "Quartet" and a series of films, "What do men" - the same themes about relationships, infidelity and trust. And those who are not very fond of this command can be at home to look very similar to the Russian film "Game of truth."

Capernaum

Rigid auteur films about the fate of the child.

• Original title: Capharnaüm.
• Director: Nadine Labaki.
• Starring: Zane Al Raffea, Yordanos Shiferou, Boluvatife Trezha Bankoul.

The film tells the story of twelve Zane, who had to grow up early. He was born into a poor family in Beirut, so he had to work from an early age and help the brothers and sisters. Zane openly hates the whole world. Once he gets a knife attack and a man gets five-year jail term. Then the boy sues her parents for what they gave him life.

The fact that "Capernaum" is nominated for "Oscar"As the best foreign language film, it is an occasion to see the picture. But we should not expect some kind of show and fun. This is the most tough drama about a child's life. Separately, it is worth noting that the young actor who played the main role amazingly well coped with a complicated way.

"Capernaum" deserves attention fans of serious auteur. He was unusually withdrawn, and the acting of the story itself will hook even the most cynical viewers.

avulsion

Russian copy of the thriller "Frozen."

• Director: Tigran Sahakyan.
• Cast: Irina Antonenko, Denis Kosjakov Ingrid Ingrid Olerinskaya.

A group of friends want to meet an unforgettable New Year's Eve on the mountain top. They go up the funicular and now think about how much fun will go down. But mid-way carriage stops right over the precipice.

Already on the description of the film is too similar to the American picture of 2010, "Frozen", confirms the similarities and copied poster. In addition, the authors of "separation" in the trailer revealed too many spoilers for the plot - not hard to guess who will live the longest.

The new picture will like it only to those who have not seen "frozen." Russian version too lacks credibility and dynamics, especially since most of the action here is as simple as waiting. But for a single view without any queries film quite descend. At least you can watch the stupid actions of secondary characters.

seven dinners

Traditional Russian romantic comedy for lovers.

• Director: Kirill Pletnev.
• Starring: Roman Roman Kurtsyn Polina Maximova Elena Yakovleva.

After five years of marriage, the couple lost all interest to each other. Relationships are falling apart, and my wife asked the divorce. Wanting to preserve the family, the husband suggests an experiment: they arrange seven dinners, each of which is somewhat unusual. The couple should spend an evening with blindfolded, naked, in the presence of their parents and so on. Ironically, an unusual experience produces results.

Of course, premieres February 14 can not do without the most typical romantic comedy about people who are mired in bytovuhe and try to rediscover love. The film's director Kirill Pletnev says he was guided by the standards of the genre such as "Holiday" and "Real Love." Although he could name dozens of other films, all of them with something similar. But the romantic comedy will live as long as there are loving couples who walk on them in the movie, and the predictability of the story here is not hurting.

But that can confuse, so it is unnecessary and grotesque replay. In this regard, it is best to focus on the trailer not to be expected really life situations and some important moral here is simply comic masks and funny gags.

St. Agatha

Standard storyline for fans of cheap horror.

• Original name: St. Agatha.
• Director: Darren Lynn Bousman.
• Starring: Sabrina Kern, Carolyn Hennesy, Courtney Helverson.

In the fifties, the pregnant Mary crook decides to hide from his pursuers in the monastery. At first it seems that a more peaceful and safer place to be found. But it soon becomes clear that the walls of the convent to hide the terrible and dangerous secrets.

Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman is known for his work on the three parts of the legendary "saws"And a very good remake of the film" Mother's Day. " But here on in his work, something went wrong. He removes one after another low-budget horror, and they are too boring and predictable. Unfortunately, "Saint Agatha" is no exception. As it may please except that attempt imitation of old horror movies and interesting camera work.

The rest of the "Saint Agatha" - an unfortunate and predictable horror, plays with classic patterns. Therefore, if you want bright emotions better again review the "Curse of the nuns", there are at least Screamer failed.

Ike

Grim movie for fans of realistic dramas.

• Director: Dvortsevoi.
• Starring: Samal Yeslyamova, Dzhipargul Abdilova David Alaverdyan.

Young girl Ike throws your child directly at the maternity hospital and escapes through a window. She's all alone in the cold Moscow, and she needs to look for earnings to pay off creditors. Besides Eike need help the doctor, because she is still recovering after childbirth. Such complexity will inevitably make a person ill.

Directed Dvortsevoi once started out as a documentary. Realistic manner of filming migrated in his artwork. Therefore, the "Ike" is not like the usual drama about the complexities of life of illegal residents of Moscow. It is extremely rigid and realistic movie showing unvarnished life difficult and aggressive people.

Of course, "Ike" loses the main Oscar nominee - the film "Roma" with a somewhat similar story - and the visual part, and in a graceful flow. But those who liked the previous work Dvortsevoi "Tulip", will certainly appreciate the new film.

The Secret World of Anna

Bright Mexican cartoon for children and adults.

• Original name: Ana y Bruno.
• Director: Carlos Carrera.
• Cast: Marina de Tavira, Damian Alcazar, Hector Bonilla.

The girl Anna disappeared father, then her mother became depressed. They try to escape and go to the sea, but eventually end up in a psychiatric hospital, which is inhabited by very strange creatures - the crazy hallucinations. To help her mother, Anna runs away from the hospital with his new friend and Bruno goes to find his father.

It would seem, nothing particularly interesting is not necessary to wait for the Mexican cartoon. But not for nothing that "Anna" touted by such masters of cinema as Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuaron. Despite the weak animation and slightly tightened the story, cartoon came out really interesting. However, small spectators will hardly be able to evaluate the serious topics that raise in the story: there are in mortal danger, and the difference between the concept of love and a real relationship. But children are missing and simple jokes in the style of Disney animation.

Confuse in "The Secret World of Anna" can only visual range (about him can be seen in the trailer) - heroes do not seem very lively, and the picture is sometimes too "soap." As for the rest, it's a good mix "Alice in Wonderland"A cartoon about Daffy Duck.

Natsume Book of Friendship

Continued good fairy anime series, which does not require the original source of knowledge.

• Original title: Gekijouban Natsume Yuujinchou: Utsusemi ni Musubu.
• Director: Takahiro Omori, Hideki Ito.

Takashi Natsume can see the spirits who live near us. He tries to hide his gift, and like already learned to live with it. And help him cope demon in the guise of a fat cat and a mysterious notebook friendship. But once in the city, where Natsume lives, there is a mysterious phantom, and then begin to occur incredible things.

Anime series "Natsume Book of friendship" comes from 2008 and has more than 70 episodes. Animated feature continues the story of hero. But to explore the novelty does not need to look any previous series: at the beginning of the authors briefly tell the main events.

But in general, it is all the same kind and nice story about people and ghosts, who was on the show. It will please both fans of the anime, and fans of modern fairy tales.

Fair man

Romantic comedy for lovers of French cinema.

• Original title: L'homme fidele.
• Director: Louis Garrel.
• Cast: Louis Garrel, Laetitia Casta, Lily-Rose Depp.

Once Abel could not achieve his beloved - Marianne connect his life with his best friend Paul. But after his death, Abel wanted to meet again with Marianne. However, it is hampered by her jealous sister and son Paul, who is in love with the hero.

The new film, Louis Garrel looks apotheosis of all French romantic stories. Heroes do not even really are natural here, but it seems only to add the story more vivid. This witty and quite short romantic comedy about a sluggish and passive man who just floats down the river from one woman to another.

"An honest man" might seem too stereotypical, but it bored just do not have time (duration of the picture only 1 hour 15 minutes). In addition, a great cast of happy play.

Love can not give up

Merry Argentine romance for lovers of emotional situations.

• Original name: El amor menos pensado.
• Director: Juan Vera.
• Starring: Ricardo Darin, Mercedes Moran, Claudia Fountain.

The son of Marcos and Ana grew up and went to study. And then they realized that they did not have anything in common. Elderly couple decided to leave, and at first it seems that life has become more interesting and exciting. But every day there is more and more questions that cast doubt on the correctness of the choice.

Another romantic melodrama to St. Valentine's Day. Still, this movie seems interesting than the others, because there is really a lot of ambiguity. In addition, the relationship couples who have lived together for many years, shows with all the advantages and disadvantages (although again a bit exaggerated).

In "Love can not leave," there is a place and laughter and sadness. Let the film and the plot is predictable, colorful characters and a good joke will not let the audience get bored.

Pilgrim

Confused Russian thriller with Serebryakov.

• Director: Alexander Barshak.
• Starring: Igor Petrenko, Elena Sever, Alexei Serebryakov.

In life everything is going great Worlds. She is married to a successful businessman and manages fashion gallery. But one day on the beach are a man who has lost his memory and can be called only the name of the heroine. And then he begins to tell things that could know only very close to her man. But the world does not know it. In addition, the stranger spent several years in the Middle East.

The director himself said that the script of the film corresponded directly in the course of filming, so the picture came out very inhomogeneous both by genre and by category. There is a psychological thriller and action movie, and a bit of melodrama. But, unfortunately, this approach is somewhat destroyed the integrity of the story. It felt a reference to the popular TV series like "Motherland"," Blind spots "and many others, but adapted to Russian realities. But the feeling of constant voltage and does not appear: too often changes the mood of the picture.

"Pilgrim" has attracted some good actors (especially great plays Alexei Serebryakov) and a dynamic storyline. Alas, to the world's best thrillers Russian painting away, but overall it was a success. Unless, of course, to ignore the inconsistencies.