With the arrival of the May Day holiday, another batch of good movies are ready to be released, waiting to meet the audience. May covers the May 1st period, an important and popular period in the first half of the year. This period has always been the "high season" for dark horses in small and medium-cost genre films. This year, there are already 9 films competing in the May Day period. Nine films including "Spy House Code: White", "Howl's Moving Castle", "Peacekeeping Riot Squad" and "Nothing That Can't Be Solved by a Hot Pot" cover various genres such as animation, crime, action, romance, comedy, etc. .
After May Day and before the summer season officially arrives, there will be many excellent domestic films that combine realistic care, authorial expression and genre exploration. Whether it is a touching family story, a thrilling suspense blockbuster, or a light-hearted comedy, we can get spiritual nourishment and emotional release while watching movies. Of course, in the cinema, there may be another kind of fun called "Let's clear mines."
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the May film list. Which ones are you most looking forward to?
"There's nothing a hot pot can't solve"
Release date: May 1
Director: Ding Sheng
Starring: Yang Mi, Yu Qian, Tian Yu, Yu Ailei, Li Jiuxiao
"Nothing a Hot Pot Can't Solve" Poster
Plot summary: Four people who didn't know each other were involved in a murder case in their banter, and eating hot pot turned into a "Hongmen Banquet" with their own hidden agendas.
Highlights: The film uses hot pot as a clue to connect a story full of suspense and reversals. Surrounding elements full of life such as hot pot and mahjong, it shows the complexity and multi-faceted nature of human nature. The director's style is rich, comedy is mixed with crime, and the "heavy words" are brain-burning.
"Peacekeeping Riot Squad"
Release date: May 1
Director: Li Dachao
Starring: Huang Jingyu, Wang Yibo, Zhong Chuxi, Ou Hao, Zhu Yawen
"Peacekeeping Riot Squad" poster
Plot summary: The film focuses on the little-known life and death moments of the Chinese peacekeeping police! At the request of the United Nations and dispatched by the country, peacekeeping police officers such as Yu Weidong (played by Huang Jingyu), Yang Zhen (played by Wang Yibo), Ding Hui (played by Zhong Chuxi) shouldered the sacred mission and traveled to foreign countries to carry out peacekeeping tasks in war-torn mission areas. They will face various dangers such as terrorist attacks, armed riots, and rampant gangs, and peacekeeping operations cannot be delayed...
What to watch: "Fresh meat with low traffic volume" collectively becomes a tough guy. It truly restores the work and life of the peacekeeping police, and while also presenting the passion and youthfulness of the peacekeeping police, it also presents the difficulty and danger of overseas missions, bringing an exciting action feast to the audience.
"The Siege of Kowloon Walled City"
Release date: May 1
Director: Zheng Baorui
Starring: Louis Koo, Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Raymond Lam
"The Siege of Kowloon Walled City" poster
Synopsis: In the 1980s, gangs were entrenched in Kowloon Walled City, the notorious "Three No Matters" zone, and dangers abounded. A young man in trouble accidentally wandered into this place because of his escape, but unexpectedly gained brotherhood here. At the same time, the gang of villains who have been coveting the city for a long time launched rounds of fierce battles to seize the city, and a fierce and bloody battle to defend the city immediately broke out!
Highlights: Returning to the pinnacle of Hong Kong-style action movies, it truly restores the historical background and cultural environment of the Kowloon Walled City, showing a legendary place. It creates a group of heartwarming urban portraits. Under the gang vendettas and conflicts of interest, there is also the unique heroic romance of Hong Kong movies. The film also gathers many powerful actors.
"Journey Across the Moon"
Release date: May 1
Director: Li Weiran
Starring: Zhang Zifeng, Hu Xianxu
"Journey Across the Moon" poster
Plot summary: Adapted from Chi Zijian's novel "Andante Walking on the Moonlight", it tells the story of a newlywed couple working in different cities and traveling through time and space in order to meet each other.
Highlights: It shows the emotional entanglements and living conditions between modern couples from a unique perspective. The joining of young actors such as Zhang Zifeng and Hu Xianxu injects youthful vitality into the film. The fantasy elements bring wild imagination and beautiful picture presentation. The solid literary foundation of the original work gives the film enough room for exploration.
"Thelma and Louise"
Release date: May 1
Director: Uzhina
Starring: Jia Bing, Tan Zhuo, Xiao Shenyang, Yu Yang, Dong Baoshi
"Thelma and Louise" poster
Plot summary: A series of absurd and bizarre stories about several people who are in trouble in life because of an unexpected fortune.
What to watch: It explores the relationship between money and human nature in an absurd comedy way. Through a series of bizarre and funny plot designs, the audience can feel the absurdity and reality of life in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. After all, if you don’t have any money, just watch others spend money to be happy.
"Mom and Seven Days"
Release date: May 8
Director: Li Dongmei
"Mom and Seven Days" poster
Plot summary: The film focuses on the emotional changes between a mother and her family within seven days, showing deep maternal love and family emotions.
Highlights: Fei Mu won the Best Film Award at the Pingyao Film Festival. The cruel family history and the feudal pain of small-town Chinese families play a role in the growth of a delicate and tough female director. The delicate emotional portrayal and keen image intuition show a kind of sincere pain and peace. It is an elegy dedicated to the deceased mother. .
"War for the Planet of the Apes: New World"
Release date: May 10
Director: Wes Ball
Starring: Owen Tiger, Freya Allen, Kevin Duran, Pete Macon
"War for the Planet of the Apes: New World" poster
Plot summary: The story is set against the background of the "ape flu" virus spreading around the world. Humanity is almost destroyed. Apes that have evolved into advanced intelligent creatures have become the kings at the top of the food chain.
What to watch: Is the completed trilogy a reboot of its glory or a continuation of the past? At least the special effects can still lead the audience into a wonderland beyond life.
"The Wandering Blade"
Release date: May 17
Director: Chen Zhuo
Starring: Wang Qianyuan, Wang Jingchun, Qi Xi, Zhang Youhao, Wang Tianchen
"The Wandering Blade" poster
Plot summary: Single father Li Changfeng (played by Wang Qianyuan) desperately embarked on the road to revenge after his daughter was abused and died by several minors. The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Keigo Higashino.
Highlights: Tense and suspenseful plot, exciting rhythm, criminals are all bad guys regardless of adults or children. It deeply explores the boundary between justice and revenge, which is fascinating. Combined with many social news in recent years, it also has practical significance.
"Morning Clouds and Evening Rain"
Release date: May 17
Director: Zhang Guoli
Starring: Fan Wei, Zhou Dongyu, Song Jia, Mao Hai, Fan Tiantian
"Morning Clouds and Evening Rain"
Plot summary: The film is adapted from the true story "The Murderous Girl in a Wedding Dress". Lao Qin (played by Fan Wei), a released prisoner, was released from prison after serving 30 years. He just wanted to get married and have children and start a new life, but unexpectedly met Chang Juan (played by Zhou Dongyu), a girl who had also just been released from prison. He asked for a child, she asked for wealth, and the two of them, who were both "reduced from the world", began a profit marriage with their own purposes.
Highlights: A strong cast, an adaptation of real events, showing the complexity and multi-faceted nature of human nature, and inspiring food for thought. Zhang Guoli's direction shows real concern.
"Tonight, even if this love disappears from the world"
Release date: May 20
Director: Takahiro Miki
Starring: Michieda Shunsuke, Fukumoto Riko, Furukawa Kotone, Matsumoto Honoka, Hagiwara Sage
"Tonight, even if this love disappears from the world" stills
Plot summary: In order to prevent his classmates from being bullied, the sunny boy Kamiya Toru (Michieda Shunsuke) was forced by the bullies to confess his feelings to his classmate Shino Maori (Fukumoto Riko). I originally wanted to see Kamiya's joke, but Maori actually agreed. After that, Kamiya was uneasy and tried to explain, but Maori simply suggested that it would be better to fake it and put forward three slightly strange conditions for the relationship.
What to watch: A popular Japanese pure love film, where you can feel the beauty and fragility of youth.
"The Years I Missed You"
Release date: May 20
Director: Michio Fujii
Starring: Xu Guanghan, Kiyohara Goya, Michizada Shunsuke, Kuroki Hana, Matsushige Yutaka
"The Years I Missed You" poster
Plot summary: The film is based on the travel essay "Youth 18×2 Japanese Slow Train Wandering". 18 years ago, Ami (played by Kiyohara Goya), a backpacker from Japan, came to the store where high school student Jimmy (played by Xu Guanghan) worked. The two spent a summer working together in the same store. Time passed, and Jimmy, who returned to his hometown, found a postcard sent by Ami from Japan 18 years ago. The memory of his first love surfaced, and Jimmy got on the train to Ami's hometown and began his journey to Japan alone.
Highlights: Co-produced by Taiwan, China and Japan, it tells a love story that spans time and space. Xu Guanghan finally plays a high school student, please watch and cherish it.
"Trident"
Release date: May 24
Director: Gao Qunshu
Starring: Huang Zhizhong, Jiang Wu, Guo Tao, Ou Hao, Han Geng
"Trident" poster
Plot summary: The legendary "Trident" combination in the police world - "Big Back Head" Cui Tiejun (played by Huang Zhizhong), "Big Stick" Xu Guozhu (played by Jiang Wu), and "Big Sprayer" Pan Jianghai (played by Guo Tao) are about to retire. On this occasion, he was accidentally involved in a thrilling and huge financial case!
What to watch: Economic crime tests the IQ and structure, both for the creator and the audience. The high-scoring TV series is ahead of the competition, can the movie version outperform it?
"Mother's Intuition"
Release date: May 24
Director: Benoit Denholm
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Josie Charles
"Mother's Intuition" poster
Plot synopsis: In the 1960s, best friends and neighbors Alice (Jessica Chastain) and Celine (Anne Hathaway) both live an idyllic traditional life, with successful husbands and sons of the same age. . An unfortunate accident made the sisters become incompatible enemies...
Highlights: Another masterpiece on women's issues, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, two great beauties, share the stage to watch the cruel truth about motherhood, humanity, friendship, and family love being revealed layer by layer under the cloak of horror.
"Zhu Tong lost his superpowers in the third grade"
Release date: May 25
Director: Wang Zichuan
Starring: Yue Hao, Ma Qianyi, Xu Yixuan, Fang Donghai, Wang Haoyu
"Zhu Tong lost his superpowers in third grade" poster
Plot summary: Zhu Tong, a third-grade primary school student, has the lowest grades and is naughty. Ten thousand fantasies appear in his little head every day. However, one day, he discovered that his head teacher, Mr. Niu, was actually chasing aliens in the corridor, the flowers in the lawn could talk, and his classmates turned into weeds... Countless bizarre events came one after another, bizarre fantasies and school life. of distress intertwined.
Highlights: A well-received film in the Asia New Award section of the Shanghai International Film Festival. With a humorous plot and imaginative fantasy elements, you can experience the pain and joy of growing up and make it a relaxing and enjoyable movie-watching experience. Today's children's perspectives are always mixed with adult perspectives, and this one has a rare innocence and childishness.
"Doraemon: Nobita's Symphony of the Earth"
Release date: May 31
Director: Kazaki Imai
"Doraemon: Nobita's Symphony of the Earth" poster
Plot summary: In order to prepare for the school concert performance, Nobita immersed himself in practicing the recorder, which he is not good at. At this time, a mysterious alien girl named Mijia appeared in front of him. She particularly liked the out-of-tune flute sound played by Nobita, so Mijia led Doraemon and his friends to an alien planet that uses music as energy. A palace of music. At this moment, a mysterious life form that can make music disappear from the world suddenly arrives, and the earth is in crisis... Can Doraemon and his friends save the future of music and the crisis of the earth?
Highlights: A must-have for Children’s Day viewing. This new theatrical version is Doraemon’s 90th anniversary original and has a good reputation in Japan. The addition of a symphony also increases the need for theater viewing.
