6 of the most anticipated movies of 2020 based on our favorite books
Cinema Trends / / December 30, 2020
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
- Premiere: October 8.
One of the most famous detective novels by Agatha Christie has already been filmed. In 1978, "Death on the Nile" was filmed by John Hillerman. The film won an Academy Award and a BAFTA for Best Costumes. Also, the plot of the novel formed the basis for one of the episodes of the series "Poirot Agatha Christie."
Director Kenneth Branagh suggested a new reading of the story. This is not his first work in the detective genre. Three years ago, he filmed another Christie's book, Murder in „Orient Express“", The film grossed more than $ 350 million.
In Death on the Nile, Branagh acts not only as a director, but also as a producer and screenwriter. And also plays the main male role for the second time - Hercule Poirot. In addition to him, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer and Leticia Wright starred in the film adaptation.
The plot of the film is based on the murder of a young heiress of a multimillion-dollar fortune while cruising on the Nile. On board the liner is not only a criminal, but also the famous detective Poirot, who unravels a complex case even before the ship arrives at the port.
Dune by Frank Herbert
- Premiere: December 17.
Herbert's science fiction novel was filmed three times. The first attempt was unsuccessful: after five years of preparation for filming under the direction of Alejandro Jodorowski, the project was closed. In 1984, a picture of David Lynch was released, but the film flopped at the box office, collecting just over half of the amount spent on production. The third film adaptation was the most successful: in 2000 Sci-Fi released a mini-series based on the book, which won two Emmy awards.
A new version of Dune was created by a French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve, known to viewers for the films "The Killer" and "Blade Runner 2049". The main role in the film adaptation was played by Timothy Chalamet. Other stars also appeared in the picture: Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem.
The film takes place in a distant the futurewhere influential families are fighting for power in the universe. The heir to one of them receives the planet Arrakis, where there is nothing besides the desert and giant sandworms. But it seems so only at first glance. Over time, a valuable substance is found in the dunes of Arrakis, which is necessary for interstellar travel. And this is where the fun begins!
The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells
- Premiere: March 26.
Another sci-fi story on our list. But this time not a direct adaptation of the book to the big screen, but a work based on the original plot.
The story revolves around Cecilia Cass, the girlfriend of a wealthy scientist with a bad temper. The girl cannot stand the constant violence and runs away from her boyfriend, after which he commits suicide. Cecilia soon becomes the victim of several horrific incidents. The heroine suspects that she is being pursued by someone invisible, and the death of the scientist was just a skillful staging.
The film is directed and written by Australian Lee Whannell, who has already worked in similar genres. On account of his film franchises "Saw" and "Astral». And the main role in "The Invisible Man" was played by Elisabeth Moss - the star of the series "The Handmaid's Tale".
"The Woman in the Window", A. J. Finn
- Premiere: May 14.
Fans of crime thrillers should pay attention to the picture "Woman in the Window", based on the bestseller of the same name by the American writer A. J. Finna. The main character suffers from agoraphobia, so she practically does not leave the house and watches the life of her neighbors from the window. One day she witnesses a cruel murders. The woman raises the alarm, but no one believes her. Therefore, she decides to figure out what happened herself.
The film is directed by Joe Wright, creator of the TV series Black Mirror. Amy Adams starred, while Julianne Moore and Gary Oldman became her co-stars.
Call of the Wild by Jack London
- Premiere: February 20.
At the end of winter, the film adaptation of Jack London's Call of the Wild will be released on the big screen. In the center of the story is the friendly dog Beck, whose life changes abruptly when he is transported from sunny California to cold Alaska. There Beck leads a team of sled dogs and finds himself on many exciting adventures.
The animated film will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults. The film touches upon the themes of betrayal, struggle, willpower and the search for one's place in life. A great option to go to the movies throughout family.
The main roles in the film are played by Harrison Ford and Karen Gillan. And the director of the film is Chris Sanders, who directed How to Train Your Dragon and The Croods.
Doctor Dolittle's Amazing Journey by Hugh Lofting
- Premiere: February 20.
On February 20, another family film will premiere in Russia. In the next film adaptation of the adventures of Doctor Dolittle, the role of the kind but eccentric veterinarian was played by Robert Downey Jr. The supporting characters were played by Antonio Banderas and Michael Sheen, and the film was directed and written by Stephen Gaigan.
According to the plot, after the death of his wife, Doctor Dolittle leads a reclusive lifestyle on his estate. He is only accompanied by exotic animals and birds. But when the young queen falls seriously ill, the doctor has to leave the house and go to the mythical island in search of a cure. On the way of the protagonist and his friends, there are many obstacles, enemies and situations when you need to show courage and ingenuity.
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