During this Shanghai International Film Festival, Yu Dong, President of Bona Pictures, said in an interview, "Whether the box office for the whole year (this year) can reach last year depends on the summer season."
As an important pillar of the year-round film market, First, with its long time span and rich film types, the summer season has long become a movie-watching carnival season in the hearts of audiences.
According to statistics, as of now, more than 80 films have been scheduled for summer, many of which are large-scale productions with a lineup that can be called luxurious. There are various types to meet the viewing needs of audiences of different ages.
As a summer vacation with students as the main group, there are many Chinese and foreign animation works, so there are many choices for "two-dimensional" people. Whether it's "Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram", which was promoted by scalpers at the Shanghai International Film Festival to a sky-high price and is hard to buy, or the Oriental fantasy urban legend " Under the Stranger", which is a comic-book adaptation of a real person, or "Chasing the Light" The annual "Word of Mouth" " White Snake: Floating Life ", or following the minions to continue the adventure of Despicable Me, crossing the dimensional wall in the cinema, almost every weekend in the summer season is dizzying;
since last year After "Chang'an 30,000 Miles" became popular, films that use movies as a carrier to participate in traditional cultural events are coming again this year. " A Dream of Red Mansions: A Good Marriage " directed by Hu Mei uses a super fast pace to string together the characters and allusions in the Dream of Red Mansions. The "Red Learning Entrance Examination" can be organized to have a wave; Happy Twist, whose films such as "Moon " and other films have achieved box office success in the summer season, this time brings Shen Teng Ma Li's " Catch a Baby " to continue "The Romance of the Rainbow";
summer season is also a realist masterpiece. With a good schedule, "I'm Not the God of Medicine" also achieved a box office miracle that year by virtue of its good word-of-mouth reputation during the summer. This year's " Retrograde Life ", also starring Xu Zheng, returns to the summer season. In the joy, anger and sorrow of the delivery workers, everyone who works hard to live can be seen.
So, let’s take a look at the upcoming summer movies that will be “replenished”. Which movies can bring audiences back to the cinema?
" Silent Kill "
Release date: July 3
Director: Ke Wenli
Starring: Wang Chuanjun, Zhang Junning, Wu Zhenyu, Wang Shengdi, etc.
Plot summary: In a girls' middle school where bullying incidents are rampant, a girl is bullied. After Ling's girl fell from a height and died, female students on campus disappeared one after another.
Reason for recommendation: The new work of the director of "Manslaughter" is adapted from real social events and reveals the complexity and indifference of human nature through a suspenseful plot. The director has remade his graduation work, and the original work is stunning enough. Whether the remake will be more mature or lose its youthful spirit will be revealed in theaters.
"Umbrella Girl"
Release date: July 6
Director: Shen Jie
Starring (dubbing): Ajie, Nie Xiying, Gu Jiangshan, Chen Shaoxi, etc.
Plot summary: The princess of the former dynasty folded her beloved green umbrella in the mirror Send it to Nianwu Pavilion for collection. Before leaving, she hoped that the Qingluo Umbrella could accompany the black jade sword of the former general. In order to fulfill the owner's wish, Qingdai, the spirit of Qingluo Umbrella, found the black jade sword in Nianwu Pavilion. However, Wang Gui wanted to avenge his former master and found an opportunity to escape from Nianwu Pavilion. In order to prevent Wanggui from provoking another war in the world, Qingdai and the talented young craftsman Mo Yang embarked on the road to find Wanggui. Reasons for
recommendation: An animated film adapted from a popular comic and combined with Chinese cultural heritage, showing the ultimate romance of oriental aesthetics through a beautiful ancient universe. In these years when ancient Chinese animated films are all targeting familiar myths and legends, original IPs are worth encouraging and looking forward to.
"Despicable Me 4"
Release date: July 12
Director: Chris Leonard, Patrick Drudge
Starring (voice): Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig , Pierre Coffin, Miranda Cosgrove, etc.
Plot synopsis: The Gru and Lucy family are about to start a new chapter in their family life, welcoming a new member "Mini Gru", and this little baby will also use... Try your best to torture Gru, a new dad.The new villain Max and his deadly, dangerous, beautiful and sexy girlfriend Valentina are coming, and the Gru family is facing unknown dangers. At this time, the new Super Minion made a grand appearance and became the "secret weapon" to help the Gru family survive this crisis.
Recommendation reason: The Minions are cute and lovable. It continues the humorous style and warm elements of the previous game, while adding new characters and adventures. It is perfect for the whole family.
"Legend"
Release date: July 12
Director: Tang Jili
Starring: Jackie Chan, Zhang Yixing, Nazha, Li Zhiting, etc.
Plot summary: The film tells the story of Professor Fang, an archaeological expert, who wants to explore the young general and the beauty that appear in his dream. The truth about the princess, a fantasy adventure story that leads the expedition team deep into the glacier.
Reason for recommendation: Whether the sister volume of "The Myth" can replicate the box office myth of the year is another matter. Watching AI restore the 27-year-old Jackie Chan, this reason is enough.
"Wild Child"
Release date: July 12
Director: Yin Ruoxin
Starring: Wang Junkai, Deng Jiajia, Chen Yongsheng, etc.
Plot summary: Ma Liang (played by Wang Junkai), a boy who lives alone and wanders by chance, meets by chance a man who has been forgotten by his family. Xuan Xuan (Guan Zixie), an uncared-for child, had a similar fate that brought the two lonely teenagers closer together. They built a small home together in the wind and rain. However, an accident broke everything, and a group of uninvited guests Intruded into their lives...
Reason for recommendation: The new work of the director of "My Sister" shows the warm protection and redemption of the "thief" brother and the "orphan" brother on their wandering road. The film is based on the real incident of "Wandering Brothers" and focuses on the group of "children in social difficulties". Of course, it is worth looking forward to whether Wang Junkai's fringe boy can give a performance that breaks away from stereotypes.
"Falling into the Mortal World"
Release date: July 12
Director: Zhong Ding
Plot summary: The twenty-eight constellations contain the power of stars, which can destroy the heaven and the earth. However, Zhinu, who was in charge of the stars, was greedy for the mortal world, causing the stars to flee, causing disaster. Many years later, Jinfeng, the son of the Weaver Girl, descended to the lower world as his mother, and teamed up with the human girl Xiaofan to conquer the stars. Accompanied by humans and gods, there are many thrills along the way. The mystery of Xiaofan's life experience and the truth about the Weaver Girl's crime gradually emerge...
Recommended reason: A new compilation of traditional Chinese mythological stories, an interesting story about the descendants of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, which combines elements of national style and modern vision. aesthetics. The graduation work of former Guangzhou American students has been put on the big screen. It has a good reputation in the short film stage. I look forward to seeing the aura and innovation of the new generation of animators.
"Catch the Baby"
Release date: July 18
Director: Yan Fei, Peng Damo
Starring: Shen Teng, Ma Li, Sarina, Shi Pengyuan, etc.
Plot summary: Ma Chenggang (played by Shen Teng) from a poor family With Chunlan (played by Ma Li) and his wife, their only hope is their son Ma Jiye (played by Xiao Bochen), who has good grades every year and is determined. However, as Ma Jiye grew up, he found that the world around him was becoming more and more wrong.
Reason for recommendation: This is the third comedy feature film by Yan Fei and Peng Damo after "Charlotte Troubles" and "The Richest Man in Xihong City". Shen Teng and Ma Li's national CP return. It is said that Shen Teng "restarted" a past regret for Ma Li. You can read the stories inside and outside the movie together.
"Under the Stranger"
Release date: July 26
Director: Wu Ershan
Starring: Hu Xianxu, Li Wanda, Feng Shaofeng, Qiao Zhenyu, etc.
Plot summary: Adapted from the popular Chinese comic "Under One Person" created by Mi Er ", tells the story of college student Zhang Chulan (played by Hu Xianxu), who decides to return to the village to find the truth after learning that his grandfather's tomb has been stolen.
Recommendation reason: High-reputation animation has been brought to the big screen. The oriental fantasy world has great potential. Both the animated version and the drama version have achieved good results. Wu Ershan has the foundation of "Fengshen" and should be able to create something exciting. An eye-opening world of national style and supernatural powers.
"Deadpool and Wolverine"
Release date: July 26
Director: Sean Levy
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman
Plot synopsis: The most alternative superhero in history, who dies without surprising words. The restless Deadpool (played by Ryan Reynolds) finally returns to the big screen after six years and joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time! In addition to reuniting with old partners Colossus, Negative Sonic Warhead and Yukio, they will also fight side by side with Wolverine (played by Hugh Jackman) after 15 years to renew their brotherhood. The Time Administration came to take him away. He also takes his time and believes that he is the only one who can be the savior of Marvel and rewrite the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Highlights: The combination of the two male protagonists, Xiao Jianjian and Uncle Wolf, is full of emotions. It’s also been a long time since a superhero film was released simultaneously in China and the United States.
"A Dream of Red Mansions"
Release date: July 26
Director: Hu Mei
Starring: Lin Peng, Lu Yan, Bian Cheng, Zhang Miaoyi, etc.
Plot summary: The film is adapted from Cao Xueqin's "A Dream of Red Mansions" and features Jia Baoyu. Beginning with becoming a monk, it reveals the tragic story of Wang Xifeng who embezzled Lin Ruhai's family property to build the Grand View Garden, and set up a subcontracting scheme to cause Baoyu to marry Baochai, and Daiyu died in tears.
Recommendation reason: The fact that the ancient book "A Dream of Red Mansions" can be made into a movie in this era may be an "eternal wonder film".
" reverse position "
Release date: July 27
Director: Chang Yudi
Starring: Bian Cheng, Zhou Meijun, Zhang Chi, Chen Shaoxi, etc.
Plot summary: Fifteen-year-old Sun Xiaolei is anxious about the upcoming period of voice change. , in the process of preparing for the National Youth Peking Opera Competition, accidentally became friends with two competitors, and jointly welcomed the "reversal" of adolescence.
Recommendation reason: The youth and growth of a Peking Opera boy, it would be good if both elements can be captured well.
" Safe Evacuation from the 21st Century "
Release date: August 3
Director: Li Yang
Starring: Zhang Ruoyun, Zhong Chuxi, Song Yang, Zhu Yanmanzi, etc.
Plot summary: Three teenagers accidentally possess the ability to travel through time and space. Super powers and thus launched a series of adventurous stories.
Reason for recommendation: The film is directed by Li Yang, the director of the short film "The Adventures of Li Xianji" with a high score of 8.7 on Douban. All the characters have an advanced mental state such as "I can't stand it anymore and will blow up the earth with one punch".
"Retrograde Life"
Release date: August 9
Director: Xu Zheng
Starring: Xu Zheng, Xin Zhilei, Wang Xiao, Jia Bing, etc.
Plot summary: Gao Zhilei (played by Xu Zheng), who was once high-spirited, under the pressure of life, In middle age, he "stalled" and deviated from his original life trajectory. His impulsive decision turned him from the "little pride" of his family to the "leftover" of society in an instant. However, he never expected that this was just the starting point of his "retrograde life".
Reason for recommendation: Adapted from a true story, I hope the "warm realism" can warm people's hearts and be realistic enough.
"White Snake: The Floating Life"
Release date: August 10
Director: Chen Jianxi, Li Jiakai
Starring (dubbing): Yang Tianxiang, Zhang Zhe, Tang Xiaoxi, Zhang He, etc.
Plot summary: Lin'an in the Southern Song Dynasty, Xiaobai finally finally arrived after five hundred years After finding Xu Xian, the reincarnation of Axuan, the two met across a bridge. Xiaobai Xiaoqing hid in the streets and began a lively life in the world with Xu Xian and her brother-in-law Li Gongfu. But unexpectedly, something strange happened in the city of Hangzhou. Fahai from Jinshan Temple came to eliminate demons, and unexpectedly revealed the identities of Xiaobai and Xiaoqing as snake demons. Xu Xian was horrified to see Xiaobai transform into a giant python... In this life-and-death love disaster in his floating life, Xu Xian does it worth?
Reason for recommendation: Another new interpretation of the light-chasing animation "White Snake" series, while continuing the excellent production and fantasy adventure of the first two films, it also has a more life-like atmosphere. I look forward to a fresh interpretation of this ancient legend today, when women's expressions are becoming more and more diverse.
"Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Star"
Release date: To be determined
Director: Tomoka Nagaoka
Plot synopsis: The film is set in Hakodate, Hokkaido, and tells the story of Conan, Kidd, Hattori Heiji and other characters due to the mysterious thief. A series of adventure stories involving a letter sent by Kidd.
Recommendation reason: The 27th theatrical version of the "Detective Conan" series, a must-see for Kaitou Kidd.
Currently, the August scheduled release information is still being added, and there is also "Your Name." ""One Piece" and other old movies will be re-released, so stay tuned.
