A very exciting news!
As of November 14, my country’s total movie box office in 2023 exceeded 50 billion yuan, with a total of 1.179 billion moviegoers.
Can the total box office this year still exceed 60 billion?
The key is December.
Because there is a New Year's Eve movie, this month's movie is very important!
The following film list can be used as your viewing guide.
Welcome to forward and collect.
New theatrical film
"Napoleon"
Release date: 2023-12-1
Director: Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: David Scarpa
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix / Vanessa Kirby
Ridley Scott's latest masterpiece is also the most epic blockbuster in December!
has three major features.
Magnificent war scenes.
A story of ups and downs.
The film unfolds from the perspective of his wife Josephine, telling the story of Napoleon's life from a soldier to an emperor, taking you to see different sides of him: warrior, emperor, general, rebel, tyrant, genius, lover...
And, Superb performance by Joaquin.
There is also good news.
The theatrical version of "Napoleon" is 158 minutes long; and the director's cut that will be streamed later is 250 minutes long.
Movie fans who have watched "Kingdom of Heaven" will know how big the difference between the two is.
In short, "Napoleon" is a must-see movie.
"Goodbye, Li Cola"
Release date: 2023-12-1
Director: Wang Xiaolie
Screenwriter: Liu Qian/Wu Yi
Starring: Yan Ni/Tan Songyun/Wu Jing/Jiang Long
Positioning of "Goodbye, Li Cola" It’s very clear: cute pet movies.
In the film, the dog's performance is very good, very cute, very obedient, and very sensible.
Moreover, it can also play a key role in critical moments.
Different from ordinary cute pet movies, this film also touches on a topic: How do people survive after the death of their loved ones?
The film touches on many things: concepts of life, conflicts between mother and daughter...
The performances of the actors are also a highlight. Yan Ni is forbearing and restrained, and Tan Songyun is impulsive and persistent.
Dog owners and friends who like to read stories of warmth and healing can rest assured.
"Rapid Rescue"
Release date: 2023-12-2
Director: Nimrod Antaur
Screenwriter: Andrew Baldwin/Alberto Marini/Ward Parry/Chris Samman Poole
Starring: Liam Neeson/Norma Dumeweni
Laughing to death.
Uncle Liam Neeson is about to embark on a journey to save people again.
Since the success of the "Rescue" trilogy, he has started the "rescue universe" -
"Air Rescue", "Commute Rescue", "Gold Rescue", "Ice Road Rescue"...
This time it is again "Rapid Rescue".
routines are the same.
First, he encountered vicious and rampant gangsters.
Again, relying on his agile skills and judgment based on local materials, he went deep into the tiger's den, controlled the rhythm, and rescued his relatives.
However, there is always an audience.
There are probably two reasons for this: the action scenes are great, and Liam Neeson provides the audience with a much-needed sense of security.
After checking, there are also "Blast Rescue", "Freeze Rescue" and "Rescue"...
71-year-old Liam Neeson, his life is not over, and he is constantly being rescued.
If you like action movies or are friends of this actor, you can go watch it.
"Crossing the Sky"
Release date: 2023-12-8
Director: Chen Zhuo
Screenwriter: Shi Shi/Tian Liu/Jiang Miaomiao/Chen Zhuo
Starring: Xu Guanghan/Junning Zhang/Hui Yinghong/Yin Zheng
One piece of information that must be pointed out is , "Crossing the Sky" is a remake of "The Invisible Guest" which was rated 8.8 on Douban.
The story needs no elaboration.
can talk about phenomena.
Recent remakes such as "Second Hand Masterpiece", "Rescuing Suspect" and "Priceless Treasure" have relatively average reputations.
However, the suspense film "Saving Suspect" did well at the box office.
The key to the quality of "Crossing the Sky" lies in the processing of the original work. Either the localization is done well, or the changes are reasonable.
Otherwise, the end may be miserable.
Let’s see.
It is worth mentioning that the cast is great, and it is said that Xu Guanghan will play the role of a bad policeman.
"The Three Brigades"
Release date: 2023-12-15
Director: Dai Mo
Screenwriter: Zhang Ji
Starring: Zhang Yi / Li Chen / Wei Chen / Cao Bingkun / Wang Xiao
"The Three Brigades", The main creator is very hardcore.
Supervised by Chen Sicheng.
Director, Dai Mo. His resume is very impressive, including the web drama "Detective Chinatown" and his feature film debut "Manslaughter 2".
The film is adapted from real events and originated from the documentary story "Please tell the Director, the mission of the Third Brigade has been completed" by "NetEase Human Studio".
Criminal Investigation Brigade Captain Cheng Bing (played by Zhang Yi) led the Third Brigade to handle a vicious case, but one of the suspects died unexpectedly.
They endured jail time.
After being released from prison, they resolutely tracked down the fugitive suspects again as ordinary people.
Compared with conventional police and gangster films, the story of "The Three Brigades" is more legendary, more marginal and difficult, and can reflect the background of the characters' fate, which may bring a spiritual shock to the audience.
The film will be screened in some cities from December 2nd to 3rd. It seems that the film studio is quite confident in its quality.
Friends who want to see it can buy tickets now.
(This film has great potential to become a hit)
"Lighting Store"
Release date: 2023-12-15
Director: Cai Er Er
Screenwriter: Jiang Cao
Starring: Zhang Ruonan/Bai Yufan/Liu Yijun/Huang Chengcheng/Liu Yan/Zhang Qi
"Lighting Store" is adapted from Jiang Cao's comic of the same name.
Pai Ye has already watched the screenings. The first half was shot as a horror film, and the second half was shot as a healing film.
Therefore, the effect is also very obvious. It makes people scared in the front and makes people cry in the back.
The core of the story is about "obsession".
The second half may be a bit lengthy, but the director has taken care of all the previous clues and details.
If you want to experience the atmosphere of a horror movie on the big screen, you can try it.
"Detective Conan: Kurogane's Fish Shadow"
Release date: 2023-12-16
Director: Joe Tachikawa
Screenwriter: Sakurai Takeharu / Aoyama Gosho
Surprise scheduled!
This story will be a red-black war about high technology (such as facial recognition systems).
Outside of the film, there is also controversy from the CP Party.
There is an "artificial respiration" scene in the film.
This film achieved terrible box office results in Japan and was delayed for 8 months. Are you still willing to go to the cinema to see it?
"Aquaman 2: The Lost Kingdom"
Release date: 2023-12-20
Director: James Wan
Screenwriter: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick/Mort Weisinger/Paul No. Reese
Starring: Jason Momoa / Patrick Wilson / Amber Heard
"Aquaman 2" is still directed by James Wan.
The previous film was very successful in mainland China, with box office revenue exceeding 2 billion.
"Aquaman 2" tells the story of Aquaman finding his imprisoned brother Orm, and together they deal with the Black Manta who possesses the Dark Trident to protect his kingdom and world.
Of course, for a super visual blockbuster like this, the simpler the story, the better.
As an audience, what we want to see is action scenes where imagination takes flight!
James Wan is always worth looking forward to!
"Dunhuang Heroes"
Release date: 2023-12-22
Director: Cao Dun
Screenwriter: Ma Boyong
Starring: Zhang Yu/Dou Xiao/Lv Liang/Cai Lu
The movie "Dunhuang Heroes" is Beijing's wonderful "Chinese Youth Universe" ’s first live-action film.
The film is based on the history of the return of soldiers and civilians to the Tang Dynasty in Shazhou ("Dunhuang" was formerly known as "Shazhou").
There are many things to watch in this work.
For example, Dunhuang aesthetics.
For example, the story created by "Prince" Ma Boyong should be both legend and historical fact.
Another example is the cooperation between two powerful players, Lei Jiayin and Zhang Yu.
Especially Lei Jiayin also challenged the old general makeup.
I look forward to this movie injecting new vitality into Chinese costume blockbusters.
"The Furious Tide"
Release date: 2023-12-22
Director: Ma Yuke
Screenwriter: Ma Yuke / Gu Haoran
Starring: Zhang Jiahui / Ethan Ruan / Wang Dalu / Qin Pei
The most interesting thing about "The Furious Tide" is the lineup.
The starring role is Nick Cheung, one of the representative roles is Ah Wei in "Anti-Drug", and the director and screenwriter Ma Yuke is Duan Kun who "even Jesus will not keep".
Unexpectedly, they would meet again with this identity.
The slogan of the film is "Purely made in China! A cool dark reality revenge action film."
The trailer is very enjoyable.
As for the quality of the finished film, see you in the cinema.
《The annual meeting cannot be stopped! 》
Release date: 2023-12-29
Director: Dong Runnian
Screenwriter: Dong Runnian / Ying Luojia
Starring: Dapeng / Baike / Zhuang Dafei / Wang Xun / Sun Yizhou
New Year's Eve comedy.
Starring: Dapeng, Baike.
As a comedy, the story of the film is quite rich -
The fitter Hu Jianlin (played by Dapeng) was transferred to the headquarters by accident when the group was laying off employees, and the human resources manager Ma Jie was involved in the "wrong transfer" incident. (Bai Ke) was forced to go around hiding things for him in order to keep his job...
Keyword: "layoffs", which is closely related to reality.
And then, there are still "big melons" waiting to emerge.
It is said that the core of comedy is tragedy.
I wonder how crazy this satirical comedy can be?
In the present moment, going crazy may really help the audience relieve their depression.
"Stealth"
Release date: 2023-12-29
Director: Kwan Chi-yao
Screenwriter: Xiu Shengye
Starring: Andy Lau / Gordon Lam / Peng Yuyan / Arthur Liu / Simon Yam
Actors: Andy Lau, Gordon Lam, Eddie Peng, Arthur Lau , Simon Yam...Hong Kong movies Top team.
(Long time no see Peng Yuyan)
Director Guan Zhiyao has experienced the tempering of "Chasing the Dragon" and his strength cannot be underestimated.
Andy Lau also serves as a producer to protect the film.
The subject of the video involves the dark web and anti-drugs.
In order to fight against the drug lords behind the scenes, the police had to go deep into the darkness and start a life and death battle.
No more nonsense.
A must-see for Hong Kong movie fans!
"Goldfinger"
Release date: 2023-12-30
Director: Chong Man-keung
Screenwriter: Chong Man-keung
Starring: Tony Leung / Andy Lau / Charlene Choi / Simon Yam / Alex Fong
This year's New Year's Eve will usher in the pattern of "Andy Lau VS Andy Lau" .
However, who is in favor of and who is against saying that "Goldfinger" is the "Hong Kong Film of the Year"?
Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Andy Lau collaborate, and Chong Man-keung once again serves as director and screenwriter. This combination reminds me of "Infernal Affairs"!
Video about business wars.
The setting alone is beyond everyone's imagination: "Use one hundred yuan to make ten billion!"
What's even more interesting is.
Tony Leung and Andy Lau's identities have been reversed.
Tony Leung plays the bad guy.
Andy Lau plays a good guy.
Can the golden finger of money withstand the sanctions of the law?
What kind of decisive battle will they have this time?
"Twinkle Shining Star"
Release date: 2023-12-30
Director: Chen Xiaoming/Zhang Pan
Screenwriter: Zhang Pan/Duan Yule/Wang Yichao/Chen Xiaoming
Starring: Qu Chuxiao/Zhang Jianing/Fu Jing/Jiang Yunlin
The film is adapted from the hit TV series of the same name.
Do you still remember that line - "Zhang Wansen, it's snowing..."
The film was created by the original cast and repeated countless times just to tell the other person his name.
Judging from the material alone, it captures the throbbing of secret love.
The two actors have a great sense of CP.
is expected to become a small hit!
"Taylor Swift: The Age of Concert Tour"
Release date: To be determined
Director: Sam Renzi
Starring: Taylor Swift/Amanda Barron/Taylor Banks
North American box office has been Crazy!
took in $178 million at the box office within 45 days of its launch.
You must know that this is not actually a movie, but a "real record" of the concert.
However, who doesn’t want to go to the cinema to experience Swift’s concert?
is a must-read for introduction!
Big Drama Series
has two Korean dramas that are worth mentioning.
"Sweet Home 2"
Release date: 2023-12-1
Director: Lee Ying-bok
Screenwriter: Kim Canby / Huang Yingcan
Starring: Song Jiang / Lee Jin-wook / Lee Shi-yin
Blood type upgrade!
was amazed by the scene of plasma spraying down in the trailer!
The show is set three years after the first season. The infection has spread throughout the world. Monsters invaded "Green House" in full force, and residents were forced to leave and enter the outside world.
The world is still in chaos, as the survivors continue to mutate and fight and struggle with other monsters.
What can Hyun Soo do?
Can he be the savior who saves everyone from this nightmare?
"Monster in Capital"
Release date: 2023-12-22
Director: Jung Dong-yoon
Screenwriter: Kang Eun-kyeong
Starring: Park Seo-joon / Han So-hee / Kim Soo-hyun
Like "Sweet Home", "Monster in Capital" is also a monster theme.
The story is that in the spring of 1945, all kinds of doubts pointed to this hospital in the capital, where humans and monsters were at odds with each other.
Park Seo-joon's partnership with Han Shaoxi should be a surprise.
Looking forward to · 2024
"Dune 2"
Release date: 2024-3-1 (USA)
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Screenwriter: Joe Spaihts / Denis Villeneuve / Frank Herbert
Starring: Timothée Chalamet/Zendaya/Rebecca Ferguson
Even in the entire history of science fiction, "Dune" is of great importance.
It not only won the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award, but was also praised by readers as "the most imaginative work of all time."
Therefore, in the film industry, many masters have challenged it.
However, it is too difficult to adapt.
Yes, Villeneuve succeeded!
In mid-year, the film crew released a Chinese trailer.
Whether it is the use of color, composition, scene, or character modeling, it is all full of style.
This is also a work that Pai Ye must watch in IMAX version.
Judging from the trailer, Paul will have very significant growth in "Dune 2".
"Dune 2" will be released in the United States on March 1 next year, and we are very much looking forward to its introduction!
Synchronous, preferably in advance
"Godzilla vs. Kong 2: Rise of an Empire"
Release date: 2024-4-12
Director: Adam Wingard
Screenwriter: Simon Barrett/Terry Russio / Jeremy Slater
Starring: Dan Stevens/Rebecca Hall/Brian Tyree Henry
Until now, Pai still remembers watching "Godzilla vs. Kong" in the cinema Shock and excitement.
After the last high-energy showdown, King Kong and Godzilla will continue to join forces to fight against potential threats in the world.
What’s more worth looking forward to is that the mysteries of these ancient behemoths and Skull Island and other places will gradually be revealed.
In other words, the "Monster Universe" we have all been looking forward to is taking shape!
Oh, by the way, "Emperor Project: Monster Legacy", which was just launched, is also a supplement to this universe.
Okay, that’s the list for December.
hope this helps.
Finally, Mr. Pai also wants to talk about something.
I wonder if you are aware of it?
In one month, "2023, the year when nothing seems to be done" will be over!
If you feel lost, you might as well go to the cinema.
Movies may bring us some sense of fulfillment and accomplishment.
