With August’s massive movie list over and thus summer being officially over, too, we get another lousy month for international films.
We trust you all had wonderful summer travels to other countries, though, where you could watch all the cool movies you wanted.
But now, welcome back to China, where Bruce Willis can speak flawless Chinese.
Friday, September 7, 2018
Alpha
《阿尔法：狼伴归途》
ā ěr fǎ：láng bàn guī tú
Director: Albert Hughes
Actors: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Morgan Freeman, Natassia Malthe
China Release Date: Friday, September 7, 2018
Less than a month from its US release, the critics seem to be OK with this one… Surprisingly.
An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age, Alpha tells a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the origins of man’s best friend. While on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, a young man is injured and must learn to survive alone in the wilderness.
Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the pair learn to rely on each other and become unlikely allies, enduring countless dangers and overwhelming odds in order to find their way home before winter arrives.
Friday, September 7, 2018
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
《贝利: 传奇的诞生》
bèi lì: chuán qí de dàn shēng
Directors: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Actors: Kevin de Paula, Vincent D’Onofrio, Rodrigo Santoro, Diego Boneta
China Release Date: Friday, September 7, 2018
If you’re one of the few who haven’t seen this yet (it’s been out for almost 2 years), then you should definitely pay the price of admission for a peek in the cinemas.
Fútbol legend, Pelé, and his meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paolo, Brazil, to winning the World Cup at the young age of 17 are on full display in this film. Although you probably already know the story, watching it played out on the big screen is a real treat.
And we have Vincent “The Human Chameleon” D’Onofrio to enjoy, too!
Friday, September 7, 2018
Rise of a Legend
《李宗伟：败者为王》
lǐ zōng wěi：bài zhě wéi wáng
Director: Teng Bee
Actors: Jake Eng, Tosh Chan, Mark Lee
China Release Date: Friday, September 7, 2018
Note: this is in Malay & Hakka with Chinese subtitles
Two sport movies releasing on the same exact day and both have “of a Legend” in the title… not fishy at all.
Anyways, this one tells the inspirational story of Malaysia’s badminton legend, Lee Chong Wei. Born in a poor family, he never gave up despite the difficulties he went through. Stop yawning, this is serious!
His determination led to him becoming the professional badminton player and national hero that he is today, but still only winning silver (twice) in the Olympics.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Destiny: Kamakura Monogatari
《镰仓物语》
lián cāng wù yǔ
aka DESTINY 鎌倉ものがたり
Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Actors: Masato Sakai, Mitsuki Takahata, Shin’ichi Tsutsumi
China Release Date: Friday, September 14, 2018
Note: this film is in Japanese with Chinese subtitles
Not only is Kamakura-based Masakazu Isshiki a mystery novelist, but he is also a good detective himself. His wife Akiko and he are acquainted with all manners of creatures and gods who are of, from, or passing through the town. Dealing with and tackling his cases means he can use all the help he can get.
Having never heard of this one yet, it looks kinda cool. Might wanna find and download with English subs. (Came out in Japan last year…)
Friday, September 14, 2018
Let Me Eat Your Pancreas
《念念手纪》
niàn niàn shǒu jì
aka 君の膵臓をたべたい
Director: Shô Tsukikawa
Actors: Minami Hamabe, Takumi Kitamura, Shun Oguri
China Release Date: Friday, September 14, 2018
Note: this film is in Japanese with Chinese subtitles
Disregard the quirky English title, and you have yourself a legit drama that is sure to draw tears. Also note, this is not the anime remake that was recently released in Japan. This is live-action from over a year ago.
Summary: A high school student happens to find a diary written by one of his classmates, Sakura Yamauchi, that reveals she is suffering from a pancreatic disease. He spent time with Sakura, but she dies. 12 years later, due to Sakura’s words, he is now a high school teacher at the same school where he graduated from.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Death Wish
《虎胆追凶》
hǔ dǎn zhuī xiōng
Director: Eli Roth
Actors: Bruce Willis, Elisabeth Shue, Vincent D’Onofrio, Dean Norris, Camila Morrone
China Release Date: Friday, September 21, 2018
Have you ever wondered why film piracy is so rampant in China? Here’s your second biggest reason: it often takes so long for good films to come on over!
If you haven’t already downloaded this remake, it’d be great to see in the cinema late at night with few others around. Especially if you’re a fan of Willis, Shue, and D’Onofrio.
Synopsis: Dr. Paul Kersey (Willis) is a surgeon who only sees the aftermath of his city’s violence as it’s rushed into his ER – until his wife (Shue) and college-age daughter (Morrone) are viciously attacked in their suburban home.
With the police overloaded with crimes, Paul, burning for revenge, hunts for his family’s assailants to deliver justice. As the anonymous slayings of criminals grabs the media’s attention, the city wonders if this deadly avenger is a guardian angel… or a grim reaper.
Move over The Rock, this is classic Bruce Willis!
Friday, September 21, 2018
Godzilla: Monster Planet
《哥斯拉：怪兽行星》
gē sī lā ：guài shòu háng xīng
aka GODZILLA 怪獣惑星
Directors: Hiroyuki Seshita, Kôbun Shizuno
Actors: Mamoru Miyano, Takahiro Sakurai, Kana Hanazawa
China Release Date: Friday, September 21, 2018
Note: this film is in Japanese with Chinese subtitles
Another full-length animated feature from Japan sure to impress the most astute anime fans. But again, they’ve probably already seen it because it’s from LAST year. And there’s already a live-action Hollywood remake in the works.
Years into the future and the human race has been defeated several times by the new ruling force of the planet: “kaijus”… The ruler of that force is Godzilla, the “King” of the Monsters.
Humanity is in such defeat, preparations to leave the planet have been made, and several people have been chosen to look at a new planet to see if it is inhabitable. Realizing it’s not, though, the human race resorts to Plan B: to defeat Godzilla and take back their planet.
You’d think that would’ve been Plan A.
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