Films this March
We’ve said it before, but it’s good to be reminded: China allows just a few dozen non-Chinese films into its cinemas every year and we’ve already had more than 20 in 2017… on track for the biggest year yet. Here are the films coming to cinemas in Chengdu this March:
Friday, March 3, 2017
The LEGO Batman Movie
《乐高蝙蝠侠大电影》
lè gāo biān fú xiá dà diàn yǐng
Director: Chris McKay
Actors: Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, Zach Galifianakis
China Release Date: Friday, Mar. 3, 2017
The one we’ve all been waiting for! Some have looked forward to this even more than Star Wars. And that’s okay. Expectations are so high because the first LEGO movie was so exceedingly awesome that this can be nothing less. We also expect a lot of cameos.
Because it’s Batman.
Storyline says there are big changes brewing in Gotham City, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Logan
《金刚狼3：殊死一战》
jīn gāng láng sān：shū sǐ yī zhàn
Director: James Mangold
Actors: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen
China Release Date: Friday, Mar. 3, 2017
In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.
This has become a must-see because we recently learned that it will be Jackman and Stewart’s last X-Men movie before they retire from the franchise. The reviews look good and the cinema experience is probably worth it.
Friday, March 3, 2017
A Dog’s Purpose
《一条狗的使命》
yī tiáo gǒu de shǐ mìng
Directors: Lasse Hallström
Actors: Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad, Peggy Lipton, KJ Apa
China Release Date: Friday, Mar. 3, 2017
A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. This one could either be really good or really bad.
Surrounded by controversy after a heavily-edited video was released online, it’s facing mixed reviews in the rest of the world. Dog lovers in China will most likely love it.
Be forewarned… this one will probably be like Marley and Me times ten.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Genius
《天才捕手》
tiān cái bǔ shǒu
Director: Michael Grandage
Actors: Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney
China Release Date: Friday, Mar. 10, 2017
When, one day of 1929, writer Thomas Wolfe, decided to keep the appointment made by Max Perkins, editor at Scribner’s, he had no illusions: his manuscript would be turned down as had invariably been the case. But, to his happy amazement, his novel, which was to become “Look Homeward, Angel“, was accepted for publication.
The only trouble was that it was overlong (300 pages) and had to be reduced. Although reluctant to see his poetic prose trimmed, Wolfe agreed and helped by Perkins, who had become a true friend, with the result that it instantly became a favorited with the critics and best seller.
Drama at its finest, we will see any movie with Colin Firth’s accent in it!
Friday, March 10, 2017
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
《最终幻想15：王者之剑》
zuì zhōng huàn xiǎng shí wǔ ：wáng zhě zhī jiàn
Director: Takeshi Nozue
Actors: Aaron Paul, Lena Headey, Sean Bean
China Release Date: Friday, Mar. 10, 2017
King Regis, who oversees the land of Lucis, commands his army of soldiers to protect the kingdom from the Niflheim empire’s plans to steal the sacred crystal which gives Lucis its magic and power.
All in weirdly cool animation. It actually came out last summer and if you haven’t seen it online yet, it might be worth it for the visuals. Not for the story or the acting.
Friday, March 17, 2017
Beauty and the Beast
《美女与野兽》
měi nǚ yǔ yě shòu
Director: Bill Condon
Actors: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad
China Release Date: Friday, Mar. 17, 2017
Disney’s animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love.
What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle, the only human girl to ever visit the castle since it was enchanted.
Be honest, you’re gonna go see this one purely for nostalgia.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Kong: Skull Island
《金刚：骷髅岛》
jīn gāng：kū lóu dǎo
Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Actors: Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson
China Release Date: Friday, Mar. 24, 2017
It’s 1971, a team of explorers with a company of soldiers are following myth ,legend in the Pacific amindst runors of an island where creatures both prehistoric and monstrous are supposed to live.
Soon they come across Skull Island , the very island of lore and legend. The creatures they soon come across make the soldiers and explorers running for their very lives. Soon Kong shows up to let all know that He is King of Skull Island and top of the food chain.
Will they survive to tell their story?
Of course they will… this is Hollywood. And it’s Brie Larson.
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