The joys and sorrows of the rich, poor and feathered: what to watch in the movies at the weekend

This week the movie “The Death and Life of John F. Donovan” was released with the star of “Game of Thrones” Keith Harington in the title role. From it, viewers learn about the dark and sad side of fame. Known as the “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” Numi Rapas, meanwhile, demonstrates the worst manifestations of maternal instincts in the drama “My Angel”. Fans of horror films will be able to watch the new "Blue Abyss", in which Sylvester Stallone's daughter Sistin Rose starred, and fans of the comedy genre - the Spanish film "7 Sociopaths." Also on the screens comes an animated film based on the game Angry Birds and - in a second limited release - “Needle” with Victor Tsoi in the title role.

"The Death and Life of John F. Donovan" (The Death and Life of John F. Donovan)

Eleven-year-old boy Rupert moved to a new school and was unable to find a common language with classmates. However, quite unexpectedly, he has a pen-friend - the famous actor John F. Donovan. Too good to be true: others just don't believe Rupert.

The owner of the Golden Palm Branch Xavier Dolan gathered several popular actors at once in his new film: starring Star of Game of Thrones Keith Harington and Oscar-winning Natalie Portman, Susan Sarandon and Katie Bates. It is known that during the creation of the tape, the director was partly inspired by personal experience: at the age of nine, he wrote a letter to his idol Leonardo DiCaprio (however, this - real - story did not continue).

"Needle"

On the anniversary of the death of Viktor Tsoi, some cinemas will show a film in which the musician played the main role. The soundtrack of the tape included two legendary songs “Cinema” - “A Star by the Name of the Sun” and “Blood Type”. Interesting facts: Director Rashid Nugmanov specifically chose non-professional actors for his tapes. A significant part of the dialogues was based on improvisation, and even the name of the film was found by chance.

“I was thinking of calling“ The Last Hero, ”Victor liked this name. There was also the option “Flight of the Black Soldier”, Mamonov approved. But the “Needle” attracted by its simplicity. In addition, I scribbled a lot there with a needle directly on the film, including the name of the film. I thought: “Well, let it be the Needle,” Rashid Nugmanov said in an interview

According to various estimates, "Igloo" was watched by 13 to 15 million viewers in the USSR alone.

The character of Tsoi, Moreau, comes to Almaty. Here he meets Dina, in the past - his beloved girl. However, during his absence, the heroine has changed a lot. The Needle reflects problems that are still relevant today. For example, the destructive effect of drugs on human life.

Blue Abyss 2 (47 Meters Down: Uncaged)

Four brave girls do not like crowds of tourists and banal entertainment. Instead of enjoying the views of the ocean with the group, they go to a secret place and dive underwater with scuba gear. A tropical idyll will turn into a nightmare when, at the depths of the heroine, they meet sharks.

In the director's chair of the project, Johannes Roberts, who shot the first part, remained, but now he tells the audience the story of other heroes: the new “Blue Abyss” is not a sequel or a remake. One of the central roles in the film was performed by Sistine Rose Stallone, the middle daughter of Sylvester Stallone. This is her film debut: before, the girl was engaged in the modeling business.

My Angel (Angel of Mine)

Lizzy lives in illusions. Her real life did not work out: due to divorce and difficulties in relations with her son, the heroine is depressed, but does not want to admit it to herself or to a psychiatrist. However, everything changes when a daughter whom she lost many years ago recognizes in a strange girl Lizzy. Viewers have to find out on whose side the truth is in this difficult story.

In the main role - the star of the movie "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" Numi Rapas. Her partners on the set were Luke Evans (The Hobbit and The Fast and the Furious series), as well as Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid's Tale). The thriller continues the tradition of films such as “The Substitution” by Clint Eastwood and “In the Deep Forest” by Stefano Lodoviki: in all three films much attention is paid to the images of mothers and the theme of madness.

“7 Sociopaths” (7 raons per fugir)

The heroes of this tape survive the period of life when they are overcome by hatred of all living things. “7 Sociopaths” does not promote philanthropy, but it makes the viewer laugh. A black comedy of characters and positions with the original title “Seven Reasons to Run Away” combines familiar motifs from the movies and topical realities.

The film premiered at the SXSW International Film Festival (South By Southwest, "South Through Southwest") in the United States. It is noteworthy that Sergi Lopez and Manolo Solo have already met on the set of "Labyrinth of Faun" Guillermo del Toro.

"Angry Birds Movie 2" (The Angry Birds Movie 2)

This week at the Russian box office - a sequel to the movie based on the popular mobile game Angry Birds. The first part about the confrontation of angry birds and green pigs was released in 2016. This time, viewers will be shown how the heroes of the game unite against a common enemy for the prosperity of both species.

The new film gathered far more positive reviews than the first tape: the rating of its “freshness” according to Rotten Tomatoes is more than 70% against 44% earned by its predecessor. The premiere of "Angry Birds 2 in the cinema" is timed to coincide with the "round" date: the original game marks 10 years this year.