Premieres January 10: "Creed 2", the Hollywood remake of "1 + 1" and "start over" with Jennifer Lopez

Creed 2

Continued sports drama about boxing and movies about Rocky in the spirit of already beloved films.

• Original name: Creed II.
• Director: Stephen Capel - junior.
• Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson.

The legendary Rocky Balboa continues to coach Adonis Creed - the son of a boxer who once killed in the ring by Ivan Drago. At the end of the first film's Creed it has almost become a champion. But now to the boxer should really difficult task: he must win Viktor Drago - son Ivan. This will not only fight for the championship, but also personal revenge.

The first part of the "Creed" was closely linked to the classic film "Rocky", because the main character is - the son of a friend of Rocky Balboa. In the continuation of the authors decided to further pressure on nostalgia, and returned more famous Ivan Drago by Dolph Lundgren. Also it draws attention that this film will be the last for Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa.

New "Creed" will appreciate all those who fell in love with the first part. This is the same sports drama with an excellent staging fights in the ring and predictable but touching story with a touch of nostalgia for the "Rocky".

1 + 1: Hollywood Story

The literal remake of the famous French film with American jokes.

• Original title: The Upside.
• Director: Neil Burger.
• Cast: Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman.

Loser and bully Dell gets a job to the billionaire Philip, who lost his wife in an accident, and he was paralyzed from the neck down. The meeting of two people from completely different walks of life is the beginning of a true friendship.

In the US, the mass audience almost does not look foreign films. So instead of buying a sound arrangement and popular foreign paintings in America prefer to make their own remakes. This is what happened with the notorious French film "The Untouchables" (in the Russian hire "1 + 1"). It's exactly the same story, except that the amendment to the US, and not the European way of life and humor. The rest of the action, except for a couple of scenes, repeats the original.

Remake is not worth watching for those who are very kind to the softer and good sources. But viewers who prefer American jokes, will be satisfied. Especially that Bryan Cranston - one of the few actors who do an excellent job with the role, using only facial expressions.

And the most inquisitive can look after watching the Indian and the Argentine remakes of the same film. It's amazing how the same story beat in different countries.

Start from the beginning

A film for lovers of stories about strong women and Jennifer Lopez.

• Original title: Second Act.
• Director: Peter Segal.
• Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Leah Remini.

Maya is not the first works as an assistant in a supermarket manager. She's smart and business-like, but to advance their careers hampered by the lack of a prestigious diploma and resume. Then the friends create a fake Maya portfolio, and it was immediately invited to work in a serious firm. But it soon becomes clear that the new role it will have to compete with the daughter of the boss.

Jennifer Lopez once again appears in the familiar role: a strong woman who gets her way, despite social inequalities, prejudice and other obstacles. Perhaps someone like stories already fed up with it, but these films will always own audience. On the subject of humor and everything is clear from the trailer - it is possible to navigate and, going to the movies.

It is worth noting that the director made a separate focus on the set of the city. According to him, he wanted to make New York a full-fledged character. And it adds elegance predictable film.

Way back home

Beautiful drama for dog lovers.

• Original title: A Dog's Way Home.
• Director: Charles Martin Smith.
• Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Judd, Alexandra Shipp.

When something funny guy named Lucas picked up a puppy. He named the dog Bella, and they became best friends. But then Bella was very far from his master. She needs to cover more than 400 miles to meet again with Lucas, and on the way it is waiting for a lot of dangers.

Here even explain nothing. Kind and inspirational story of affection and overcome, cute dog and narration, beautiful shooting nature and wildlife. If it all you like, and even from the trailer welling tears, be sure to watch this film.

Black line

Detective for fans of film noir and depression.

• Original name: Fleuve noir.
• Director: Eric Zonke.
• Starring: Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris, Sandrine Kiberlen.

Tired and was in constant depression Commissioner François Visconti takes on the investigation into the disappearance boy. At first glance, a common thing with every step becomes more confusing. Under suspicion and the child's parents, and even his teacher, who undertook to help the investigation. And it is equally important that all these events in common with the life of the Visconti.

In the production of the filmmakers we faced a lot of problems. The role was originally written for Gérard Depardieu, had to quickly alter due to the failure of the actor. But in the end it is difficult to imagine that in place of Vincent Cassel could be someone else. The image of a tired and lost his detective failed a hundred and nuarny gloom in the film clings even more than the twisted plot.

Fans depressed European detectives accurately assess the "black band". There are all the necessary components: vivid characters, dark philosophy of universal doom and unpredictable plot twists.

Chimera

Not the best on the subject, but very nice thriller.

• Original title: Braid.
• Directed by Mitzi Peyrone.
• Starring: Madeline Brewer, Sarah Hay, Scott Cohen.

Petula and Tilda got involved in the risky business of selling drugs. They owe money to criminals, and her friends have just 48 hours to get a large sum. They want to steal money from his friend Daphne, inherited a fortune. But the matter is complicated by the fact that she suffers from a mental disorder, and lives in a world of their own dreams. Trying to play along with Daphne, thieves enter the surreal world from which it is difficult to get out alive.

The authors of this decided to knead several genres. Here and detective and thriller, and this horror. But this is what is called the main problem of the film: the atmosphere changes too often, not allowing the viewer to immerse themselves in the story and creating a feeling too "ragged" stories.

But the movie is worth a look if only for the visual component. This is a real excursion into the world of madness, where the reality is difficult to distinguish from fantasy. If you do not look for logic in action, and just enjoy the costumes, filming and surrealism, the "Chimera" leave only positive feelings.

dark mirror

Horror-thriller with an interesting complication, but poor filming and flat plot.

• Original title: Look Away.
• Director: Assaf Bernstein.
• Starring: India Eisley, Jason Isaacs, Mira Sorvino.

Closed and a modest schoolgirl Mary always remained in the shadow of his girlfriend and her father suffers constant criticism - a plastic surgeon obsessed with beauty. Once the heroine discovers that her reflection in the mirror live their lives. Maria is able to communicate with its mirror twin, and trust that all the mysteries of nature. But then the double takes her place and begins to take revenge for himself and for the girl who was humiliated for years and never noticed.

The idea of ​​the film and tie, though simple, but attractive. Classic horror moves to the mirror and the dual nature of the heroine beautifully shot and atmospheric, and the female lead is not lost even close to the bright and experienced actors. But, alas, at this pluses end. It seems to be the theme of bullying is very topical, and like all the components are shown correctly, and reflection analogy with hidden desires heroine served well. But not disclosed to Mary herself, her motives are not shown, and all the secondary characters look clichéd. Especially that scene glued a little too sloppy, and the installation of sometimes looks frankly weak.

In the novel, Stephen King "Carrie" and in the film adaptation of his 1976 history of failure seeded teenager showed a much deeper and more interesting. And probably better once again to revise or re-read the classics. The new film is unlikely to hook as much.

The mystery of the family monsters

Another lovely cartoon of a monster with a very outdated animation.

• Original title: Monster Island.
• Director: Leopoldo Aguilar.

Young Lucas leads a normal life schoolboy until he learns that can be converted into a huge monster. And his whole family actually came from the Monster Island. To the hero, and sets off to find his relatives, and at the same time and save everyone from the villain.

From these animated stories do not expect anything new. For many years, the animators from different countries indulge large and small audiences with stories of cute monsters with the same morals "it is important what you are inside." Yet the creators of new items have forgotten about the most important: a cartoon should be visually interesting to fictional characters seem real.

Picture of Indo-Mexican production plan animation It loses even "Monsters, Inc.", published more than 15 years ago. And, given the secondary plot, it is unlikely to like someone, but the smallest children.

snow race

The simple cartoon for children about the competition on the sledge.

• Original title: Racetime.
• Directed by: Benoit Godbut, Jean-Francois Poulet, Francois Brisson.

Every winter, the village children of Canadian arrange races on sleds. Frankie, as always, I am confident in the victory of his team, he's built a great sled. But because of the meanness of new rivals to win friends can not. Then Frankie requires revenge opponent on a completely new track.

"Snow Race" - one more very children's cartoon, but this time from the Canadian animators. He also has problems with the visuals, especially in the portrayal of the characters themselves. However, in this case, the disadvantages are compensated by a simple, but ingenious plot. It is something like a child's parody of the first "Fast and Furious": characters create their own car and chase them. Only here we are on a sled.

Cartoon is unlikely to be interesting to adults, but the children a good winter story surely please.