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It is still too early to talk about the end of 2019, as well as about summing up. But in the world of cinema, things are different. Here you can already think about intermediate results and rejoice at successes. Although it is worth remembering that the project, which premieres tomorrow or in a month, can be much more successful.
This article will focus on films that were released recently, but have already become popular in 2019. They managed to win the audience’s sympathy and take first places in the tops. The premieres of some of them have not yet taken place, but the films have already interested the audience with powerful advertising campaigns.
10 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Directed by Quentin Tarantino. In May, the film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival. There he had a resounding success. It will be released on July 26, Russian viewers will have to wait even longer. They will be able to see the film no earlier than August 8, 2019.
1969 Hollywood. Actor Rick Dalton was very popular in his time. He, along with his stunt double Cliff Booth, starred in westerns.
Everything changes in this life, and now Rick again has to fight for a place in the sun. Finding him in the renovated Hollywood is not so easy. The actor is even thinking about moving to Italy. His neighbor, a famous director, dies at the hands of criminals, members of a sect.
Film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” received a lot of rave reviews, so the audience is looking forward to its premiere.
9. Dambo
Film by Tim Burton. Released in Russian distribution on March 28, 2019. A film adaptation of a 1941 cartoon.
Holt worked in the circus as a rider. After participating in the First World War, he returned there again. But there were no horses left in the circus, and the former rider lost his arm in the war.
The owner takes pity on Holt and offers him to look after the pregnant elephant Jumbo and her cub.
A newborn baby elephant differs from others in having huge ears, and later it turns out that he can fly. Its peculiarity Dambo is of interest to the owners of large circuses. For them, a little baby elephant is an opportunity to earn big money.
8. Aladdin
Another film adaptation of the popular animated film. In Russia, its premiere took place on May 23.
Princess Jasmine gets into trouble when a young thief comes to her rescue. Aladdin. Feelings flare up between them, but the princess can choose her husband only from princes.
The royal vizier Jafar has long ago come up with a cunning plan that will make him the first person in the state. To do this, he needs to get a magic lamp from the cave. The only one who can do this is Aladdin…
7. X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Film directed by Simon Kinberg. “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” is the twelfth film in the film series. The premiere in Russia took place on June 6.
Little Jean has unusual powers. Soon she, along with her mother, gets into an accident. Only the girl manages to survive. Jean is taken to a school for gifted children.
Many years pass, Jin takes part in the rescue operation. She is struck by cosmic power, the girl turns into a mutant. Jin fights this power and his own demons. The planet is under threat…
6. Alita: Battle Angel
Directed by Robert Rodriguez. The American action movie was released in Russian cinemas on February 7.
2563 year. After the war “Desolation” on Earth there was nothing left alive. There is only the flying city of Salem and the settlement “Netherworld”.
Doctor Ido lives in the settlement. One day, he finds the remains of a cyborg girl in a landfill. He tries to restore her and even gives her the name of his dead daughter.
Alita remembers nothing. She soon realizes that she has a good command of the fighting techniques of cyborgs. The cyborg girl wants to remember who she was before.
She soon finds her body and realizes that it is far superior to what Dr. Igo did for her. She asks him to return her body to her. The doctor refuses, he does not want Alita to become a fighter. She has her own opinion on this matter.
5. The Lion King
Directed by Jon Favreau. adventure movie “The Lion King” about the lion cub Simbo, a remake of the animated film, filmed in 1994. The world premiere is expected on July 12, in Russia it will take place on July 18.
Simba’s uncle Scar is willing to do anything to claim the throne, even murder. He dreams of overthrowing his brother Mufasa and he already has a plan. If it works, then Mufasa and his son Simba, who is the heir to the throne, will die.
But Simba managed to survive. Scar convinces the lion cub that he is to blame for the death of his father and must leave the pride. Simba escapes and finds himself a new home. Time will pass, and the lion cub will want to regain the throne…
4. Pet cemetery
Directed by Kevin Kolsh and Dennis Widmyer. The film is based on the book by Stephen King. The premiere date in Russia is April 4.
Louis Creed and his family arrive in the small town of Ludlow. Later it turns out that not far from their house is located Pet cemetery. Soon Creed’s family will have to bury their pet there – the cat Church, who was hit by a truck.
The next day, the cat returns, but it’s hard to recognize him. The animal became aggressive, the cat even attacked Louis’ daughter. A new acquaintance of Creed tells him that the cemetery is capable of resurrecting the dead. After the death of Ellie’s daughter, Louis Creed decides to once again check the veracity of his words.
Ellie comes to life, but her behavior changes, she is not at all like the kind girl she was before …
3. Toy Story-4
American comedy cartoon. Directed by Josh Cooley. The cartoon was released in Russian distribution on June 20. Final part “Toy Stories”.
Andy went to college. Now the toys have a new mistress – the girl Bonnie. Her first day at school is the beginning of big adventures for the toys. They have a lot to go through: chases, travel, meeting old friends and meeting new characters.
The cartoon received a lot of positive reviews, both from critics and viewers. Toy Story has gained a lot of fans over the years, they really don’t want to part with their favorite characters. The creators of the cartoon even promised that they would think about a sequel.
2. Avengers: Final
Directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo. Screen adaptation of Marvel comics. Premiere “Avengers: Endgame” in Russia took place on April 29. The film was critically acclaimed and became the highest-grossing superhero film in history.
The mighty titan Thanos destroyed all life with a snap of his fingers. The lucky ones from the Avengers who managed to stay alive must come up with a plan to confront Thanos. They hope that they can bring back to life those who left during the most tragic and massive battle in the universe…
1. Captain Marvel
Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. The premiere in Russia took place on March 7. The film received mixed reviews, however, it tops many ratings.
Carol dreamed of becoming a pilot. She entered the Air Force Academy. And success was not long in coming. The girl received the rank of major and an interesting new job in a secret organization.
During the flight, Carol encountered alien races. She lost her memory, and in return received superpowers. The girl is invulnerable, only she needs to learn how to use her amazing abilities.
Now Carol is captain marvel, and she has to fight the villains who want to destroy the galaxy.