Movie premieres February 7, "Van Gogh: on the threshold of eternity," "The Lego Movie-2" and "Plant"

Van Gogh: on the threshold of eternity

Beautiful and profound story of the life of the great artist.

• Original title: At Eternity's Gate.
• Director: Julian Schnabel.
• Starring: Willem Dafoe, Oscar Isaac, Mads Mikkelsen.

The film about the fate and work of the world-famous person. He lived in Paris and was friends with Paul Gauguin. And although Van Gogh was not popular at the time and often abused alcohol, his paintings are now considered to be the greatest works of art.

The mere fact that Willem Dafoe in the movie played by the artist, makes the picture to view mandatory. The more that the actor has been nominated for "Oscar" for Best Actor. But apart from the hero there is much to enjoy: colorful characters, bright picture, mixed with works by the artist, and a touching storyline.

"On the threshold of eternity," to look out for all lovers of good cinema and art in general. The film allows us to look at the world through the eyes of the artist, and slightly better understand the depth of his work.

Plant

Another hard film Yuri Bykov about Russian realities.

• Director: Yuri Bykov.
• Starring: Denis Shvedov, Andrei Smolyakov Vladislav Abashin.

Embittered workers of the plant, the past six months have not been paid, the local tycoon kidnapped Kalugin and demand a large ransom for him. Take the money taken head bodyguard businessman named Mist. And his subordinates are not configured for the peace talks.

Yuri Bykov is now considered one of the most ostrosotsialnyh Russian directors. In his new work, he follows the same themes that are shown in the pictures, "Major" and "Fool": Corruption among officials, aggression and attempts to protest the" little people. " All this is very lively and naturalistic, but without a care in the excess dirt.

"Plant" will appeal to all fans and lovers of creativity Bykov life of Russian cinema.

The Lego Movie-2

Crazy adventure for LEGO fans of superheroes and references to pop culture.

• Original title: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
• Director: Mike Mitchell.

Five years after the events of the first film's hero has fallen a new danger. At the Earth was attacked by aliens from the planet LEGO DUPLO, destroying everything in its path. They also kidnapped Lucy, and other friends of the protagonist Emmett. Him and have to go to distant worlds to save all again. Although, as we know from the first part, Emmett - the most common representative of mankind.

Feature films from the series "LEGO"I can be called a phenomenon. Authors simply take the toys from the cult designer and build stories around them in the spirit of the world's top blockbusters. It looks funny, but it's exciting.

New cartoon you can see, even those who are not particularly familiar with the entire franchise: the seed is intuitive. This witty story with adventures and absurd humor that will appeal to children and adults.

Girl

A touching story about transgender issues.

• Original title: Girl.
• Director: Lukas Dont.
• Starring: Victor Polster, Arie Vorthalter Oliver Bodarev.

Fifteen-year-Lara dreams of becoming a ballerina. And the ballet life appears before her in all its brutal ugliness. But Lara is still more complicated: she had never danced the classics, not standing on pointe and not trained stretching. And most importantly, Lara was born a boy named Victor, and soon she has to hormone therapy and surgery.

Film directing debutant Lucas Dont stands out even among the other paintings devoted to transgenders. He does not focus on the conflict of the main character and the community - its people can understand, and friendly people.

The author concentrates on the internal problems of most of Lara, who hates her body, believing it to an alien. So Dont work not so much social as artistic and emotional.

"Girl" - a beautiful work, which becomes a ballet analogy heroine experiences and helps to reveal her inner world. A picture is worth a look if only for the beauty of shooting.

Revenge of Lizzie Borden

Frank thriller for fans of unsolved crimes.

• Original title: Lizzie.
• Director: Craig William McNeill.
• Starring: Kristen Stewart, Chloe Sevigny, Kim Dickens.

At the end of the XIX century, a young girl named Bridget Sullivan arranged a servant in the house of Lizzie Borden. Soon they approach each other. But one day the maid Lizzie discovers her father and her stepmother dead, and the main suspect itself becomes Lizzie.

Any high-profile unsolved murder raises many myths and gossip. Real events that took place in the house of Lizzie Borden, formed the basis for many films, books and songs. The new picture of the authors once again turning to the prehistory of the famous crime. When this tape is removed very hard and emotionally, and it will certainly appeal to all fans of hard stories in historical scenery.

"Revenge of Lizzie Borden" - a mixture of dark detective thriller and frank with excellent actresses in the leading roles. Fans of this genre, and unsolved crimes it exactly appreciate.

Domestic snow-plow

Tense film about elderly avenger.

• Original title: Cold Pursuit.
• Directed by Hans Petter Muland.
• Starring: Liam Neeson, Laura Dern Emmy Rossum.

The driver of a snowplow Nels Koksman lives measured life in a resort town in the Rocky Mountains. He's a great worker, but at home it is waiting for a loving wife. But the quiet life comes to an end when the drug dealers killed his son Nelsen. Then snowthrower recalls his hunter's skills and begins to take revenge on the killers.

Such a plot of revenge elderly quiet man already is not new, it is sufficient to recall the "great equalizer" or even "Voroshilov shooter". And in fact, "Domestic snow-plow" - remake Norwegian-Swedish film of the same director (originally played a major role Stellan Skarsgard). But this topic does not cease to be relevant.

"Domestic snow-plow" - as if the opposite thriller about the coolest super agent. Here the administers justice elderly and weary hero. And it is this image that perfectly played Liam Neeson makes the story much more alive. In addition, in the film was influenced by "Fargo," which adds a share of humor.

How I became a Russian

Comedy stereotypes about Russia in the spirit of "Peculiarities of National Hunting".

• Directed by: Akaki Sakhelashvili, Xia Hao.
• Cast: Dong Chan, Elizabeth Kononov, Vitaly Hai.

Chinese guy Pen sent to Moscow to negotiate with the father of his girlfriend Ira about the wedding. However, the test against ethnic alliance because suits lovers various tests and provocation, eager to recapture his desire to marry.

Comedy about interracial marriages remove almost all countries of the world (though "Mad wedding" with Christian Clavier, though "Guess Who?" With Ashton Kutcher). And almost always filled with a lot of these stories stereotypes and clichés. Trend has not bypassed and the new Russian film.

He is more like a cartoon or fairy story about an evil father who arranges tests for swashbuckling groom. This greatly reduces the realism and credibility, but adds comical situations.

"How I became a Russian" - a collection of stereotypes about winter, vodka, bears and hunting. Those who are close to the humor, the film may like. But the joke is still too often seem predictable and clichéd.

claustrophobia

Another film about the deadly quest for lovers of simple horror.

• Original title: Escape Room.
• Director: Adam Robitel.
• Starring: Russell Taylor, Logan Miller, Jay Ellis.

Six strangers are from a mysterious organization offer to play in the quest. Winner promised a big win. But very soon the participants understand that they have collected not by chance, but the dangers are very real in the game, and each of them may die.

Since the release of the movie "Cube" and the subsequent distribution of quests popular in real life paintings with a similar subject are published regularly. "Claustrophobia" once again beat the idea of ​​jobs with real danger. That's just the authors immediately reduce the voltage shown at the beginning of the hero, who will remain alive until a certain moment.

On the whole, the picture just once again collects all the genre clichés, without offering anything new. Film lovers of simple low-cost horrorAnd even then, if they do not wait on the scene of some serious discoveries.

Ben's return

Melodrama for fans of Julia Roberts.

• Original title: Ben Is Back.
• Director: Peter Hedges.
• Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance.

On the eve of Christmas Holly Barnes returns home and is surprised to find her son on the road, which is the last few months in the hospital for rehabilitation. It turns out that Ben ran away, but the mother is still glad to see him, though, and realizes that his behavior has not changed. She is ready to make every effort to protect the whole family from harm.

Some accuse director Peter Hedges of protectionism: he gave a major role in the new film to his son Lucas. But he coped with the way quite well, although in most scenes together Julia Roberts completely pulls the attention. Yet something does not give a picture to get really deep: whether the story simple, or too superficial prescribed characters.

"Return of Ben" is worth a look for great game Roberts. But otherwise it looks like a simple melodrama, losing heavily in the recently released hire "a handsome boy."

Tim Thaler or Sold Laughter

A fairy tale for children with simple truths about good and evil.

• Original name: Timm Thaler oder das verkaufte Lachen.
• Director: Andreas Dresen.
• Starring: Arved Friese, Justus von Dohnanyi, Axel Prahl.

A boy named Tim Thaler likes to laugh. His laughter is infectious to impossible. But one day he meets a strange man who offers him an unusual deal: Tim sells him his laughter, and in return receives the strength to win all the bets.

Classical philosophical tale of James Crews loved by adults and children around the world. It has been repeatedly transferred onto screens, and many will remember Soviet two-part film "Sold Laughter". The new interpretation of the original source from the left only basis, greatly simplifying the story for an audience of children. In it remained similar to the "Faust", and the main villain is more like a caricature, but not all-powerful devil.

Adults who love the book Tim Thaler, the film may disappoint. But as the children's story with a simple morality it works fine.