The best movies of 1999: What we watched 25 years ago
Did you know that 1999 is considered the best year in the history of cinema? At least, according to the American film critic Brian Raftery, author of the book with the eloquent title «The Best Year in Film History. How 1999 Changed Everything». Indeed, if we look back a quarter of a century, we can […]
Movie review «Fly Me to the Moon»
On July 10, the satirical comedy «Fly me to the moon» starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. The plot of the film refers to the Moon Conspiracy, which is the falsification of the US moon landing. In the review below, we explain how the «Apollo» program was turned into pure marketing and how harmonious the […]
Cartoon review «Despicable Me 4»
Starting July 3, Ukrainian cinemas will be able to watch the animated adventure comedy «Despicable Me 4». It is the fourth installment of the main series of films about the now former supervillain Felonius Grue, and, along with two spinoffs about his henchmen, the sixth in the «Despicable Me» franchise. In the review below, we’ll…
Movie review «Space Cadet»
On July 4, the US Independence Day, the comedy film «Space Cadet» starring Emma Roberts was released on the Prime Video streaming platform. In the review below, we will tell you what this comedy has to offer the viewer and why it is better to avoid it. Even if you are a fan of comedies, […]
Movie review «The 100 Candles Game: The Last Possession»
On July 4, the horror anthology «The 100 Candles Game: The Last Possession», whose official poster features an ambitious inscription «the scariest movie of the year». In the review below, we explain why, in this particular case, such statements can only bring a smile to your face. «The 100 Candles Game: The Last Possession» Genre […]
Movie review «Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F»
On July 3, Netflix released a comedy action movie «Beverly Hills cop: Axel F», in which Eddie Murphy reprises his role as Detroit police detective Axel Foley for the fourth time. The release takes place 40 years after the premiere of the first part and 30 — after the release of the third part. In […]
The most interesting new movies of July 2024
Beverly Hills Cop and Gru from «Despicable Me». Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson against the backdrop of the US-Soviet space race. Porn star Maxine Meeks and champagne entrepreneur Barbara-Nicole Clicquot-Ponsardin. Finally, Deadpool and Wolverine. All these and other characters will compete for the audience’s attention in July. Read…
Movie review «A Quiet Place: Day One»
Apocalyptic horror film starts screening in cinemas on June 27 «A Quiet Place: Day One», which is the third film in the «A Quiet Place» franchise created by John Krasinski. It is a spin off prequel to the previous films of 2018 and 2021, telling the story of completely different characters who will have to […]
Movie review «A Family Affair»
On June 27, Netflix premiered the romantic comedy «A Family Affair», in which Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman portray a couple in love. Joey King’s character will be watching this relationship together with the viewer, and in the review below we will figure out whether it is worth wasting time on another literally star-studded movie […]
Movie review «Paradox Effect»
On June 27, the cinema started showing the action thriller «Paradox Effect» starring Olga Kurylenko and Harvey Keitel. This is the feature film debut of director Scott Weintrob, who previously worked in short and documentary formats. In the review below, we state that Olga Kurylenko’s film career has taken a wrong turn and discuss what…
Movie review «The Bikersiders»
The crime drama «The Bikersiders» starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer was released in cinemas on June 20. The plot of the film is inspired by the eponymous photobook by Danny Lyon, published in 1968. In the review below, we tell you how interesting it was to immerse yourself in the subculture of […]
Movie review «Trigger Warning»
On June 21, Netflix presented another action novelty «Trigger Warning», this time with Jessica Alba as a tough warrior. The actress also executive produced the film, which is the English-language feature debut for Indonesian director Muli Suria. In the review below, we will tell you why this movie is absolutely not competitive within the genre.…
Movie review «The Exorcism»
Starting June 20, you can watch a new horror movie in theaters «The Exorcism» starring Russell Crowe. The main filming was completed back in 2019, but later the filmmakers needed additional filming, which, however, had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the production of the film stretched until January 2024. […]
Review of the cartoon «Mars Express»
On June 20, cinemas started showing the animated sci-fi detective story «Mars Express», which was nominated for the «César» award in the «Best Animated Film» category. In the review below, we analyze what makes this film by French animation director Jérémie Périn notable and what outstanding works that have become an integral part of…
Movie review «Firebrand»
On June 13, the historical drama was released in cinemas «Firebrand» starring Alicia Vikander and Jude Law. The plot of the film is based on the debut novel by the English writer Elizabeth Freemantle «The Queen’s Gambit», which appeared on bookstore shelves in 2013. In the review below, we tell you what passions were raging in […]
Review of the cartoon «Ultraman: Rising»
On June 14, the Netflix streaming service released the animated kaiju superhero film «Ultraman: Rising», which became the 44th feature-length project in the «Ultraman» media franchise created by the Japanese company Tsuburaya Productions. In the review below, we’ll tell you whether this movie is worth watching, even if you’ve seen…
Movie review «Sting»
On June 13, the arachnophobic horror film «Sting», in which the characters will have to confront a huge bloodthirsty spider. In the review below, we will tell you how scary it is to watch this action and what other emotions the film can evoke. «Sting» Genre horror movie Director Kiah Roach-Turner Starring Ryan Corr, Alila […]
Review of the documentary «Episodes: Ukraine at the World Cup»
On Friday, June 14, the 17th European Football Championship kicked off in Germany, and very soon the Ukrainian national team will play its first match in the tournament. At the beginning of the week, Netflix presented the documentary «Ukraine at the World Cup», which was screened exclusively in the «Planeta Kino» cinema chain in April…
Movie review «The Watchers»
Starting June 6, you can watch a new horror movie in theaters «The Watchers», based on the novel of the same name by Irish writer A.M. Shine. This is the feature film directorial debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan, the daughter of the master of mystical thrillers/horror M. Night Shyamalan, who also produced the film. In […]
Movie review «Bad Boys: Ride or Die»
On June 6, the comedy action movie «Bad Boys: Ride or Die» starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami cops. This is the fourth installment comedy action franchise «Bad Boys» and the second in a row, directed by the Belgian duo Adil & Bilal. In the review below, we tell you what kind of […]
Film franchise «Bad Boys»: how an unremarkable buddy movie grew to become a successful series of films
On June 6, Miami Metro detectives Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett, played by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, return to the screens «Bad Boys: Ride or Die» — is the fourth appearance of the implacable crime fighters among the sun-drenched Miami palm trees. Before the film’s release, we decided to recall the previous three, tell […]
Film review «Under Paris» / Sous la Seine
On June 5, the horror film «Under Paris» was released on Netflix. This is a new film by French director Xavier Jeans, who previously worked on the first adaptation of the cult stealth action game Hitman, and the mediocre horror films «The Crucifixion» and «Cold Skin», and also directed several episodes of the hit series […]
The most interesting new movies of June 2024
June’s repertoire may surprise you. The first month of summer offers quirky plots — from an LGBT story with Dakota Johnson to a Chuck Norris comeback in a low-budget science fiction. From horror stories about bloodthirsty spiders and sharks to lighthearted comedies with star-studded casts. From action movies with warriors Jessica Alba and…
Movie review «One Life»
On May 30, cinemas began showing the biographical drama «One Life», which tells the story of British philanthropist Nicholas Winton. On the eve of World War II, he tried to save Jewish children from German-occupied Czechoslovakia. The screenplay is based on the book «If It’s Not Impossible… The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton» written…
The best movies of 2004: What we watched 20 years ago
Do you remember what movies were playing in theaters back in the noughties? And what did the movie repertoire offer 20 years ago, in sunny May 2004? Today, we want to remind you what cinema was like that year, when California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made a completely silly cameo, Tom Cruise unexpectedly played a sinister […]
Review of the movie «Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga»
On May 23, the post-apocalyptic action film «Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga» was released in cinemas. This is a spin-off prequel to one of the greatest action blockbusters of at least the 21st century «Mad Max: Fury Road» (2015) and the fifth film in George Miller’s gritty, anarchic franchise. In this review, we will tell […]
Movie review «Atlas»
On May 24, the Netflix streaming platform presented another new movie for the weekend called «Atlas». This sci-fi action movie starring Jennifer Lopez has already begun to collect devastating reviews in various media. In the review below, we will analyze why this has never happened before, and now it has happened again, but we will […]
Movie review «Darkness of Man»
On May 21, the official digital release of the action thriller «Darkness of Man» starring action star Jean-Claude Van Damme took place. In this review, we discuss why the filmmakers have chosen the wrong genre for their unpretentious brainchild. «Darkness of Man» Genre thriller, action movie Director James Cullen Bressack Starring Jean-Claude…
Review of the series «Sugar»
On May 17, the detective show «Sugar» starring Colin Farrell, who also served as the project’s executive producer, ended its run on Apple TV+. In the review below, we will tell you what cinematic means the authors of this seemingly old-fashioned classic story hope to use to attract the viewer’s attention. «Sugar» Genre neo-noir,…
Movie review «Reflection»
On May 16, Valentyn Vasyanovych’s drama «Reflection», which became the first Ukrainian film in the last three decades to compete for the main award at the Venice Film Festival, finally reaches theaters. In the review below, we analyze the similarities and differences between «Reflection» and the director’s previous work…
Movie review «Boy Kills World»
On May 16, the comedy action movie «Boy Kills World» starring Bill Skarsgard was released in cinemas. In the review below, we tell you why it’s better not to take your kids to the screening and how the former Pennywise looks like a muscular action hero. «Boy Kills World» Genre comedy dystopian action movie Director […]
Movie review «Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes»
On May 9, the action-adventure film «Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes» was released in cinemas. This is the sequel to «War for the Planet of the Apes», which was released in 2017, and the fourth film in the latest reboot of the ape franchise in general. It is supposed to be the first […]
If you liked «Fallout»: 10 best movies and TV series worth watching
On April 10, Prime Video platform hosted one of the most important series events of the year — the long-awaited release of adaptations of the cult game series Fallout. The show has quite rightly received universal recognition and will definitely be included in all kinds of «tops of the year» from various publications, bloggers, and […]
Movie review «Godzilla Minus One»
On May 3, six months after exit The acclaimed Japanese kaiju blockbuster «Godzilla Minus One» has finally received its official digital premiere. This is the 37th film about the iconic lizard, and it was released to coincide with its 70th anniversary. In this review, we compare the local and Hollywood Goji, and tell you why […]
The most interesting new movies of May 2024
The backstory of Furiosa, a new action movie with Jean-Claude Van Damme, science fiction with J.Lo, and a noticeable presence of Ukrainian cinema — this is not a complete list of what the May repertoire of cinemas or digital platforms offers. Read more about the most interesting new releases of the month in our traditional […]
Movie review «Double Blind»
Starting April 25, you can watch the paranoid thriller with horror elements «Double Blind». This is the feature directorial debut of Irishman Ian Gantt-Duffy. In the review below, we will tell you whether the audience will be drowsy while watching the movie. «Double Blind» Genre thriller, horror Director Ian Gantt-Duffy Starring Millie Brady,…
Movie review «The Fall Guy»
On April 25, the comedy action film «The Fall Guy» starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt was released in cinemas. This is a film adaptation of the eponymous adventure series, which ran for 5 seasons and was broadcast on ABC from 1981 to 1986. The film was directed by David Leitch, who has managed to […]
Movie review «Rebel Moon — Part 2: The Scargiver»
April 19 on Netflix rolled out is the second part of Zack Snyder’s epic saga Rebel Moon, subtitled «The Scargiver». The first film quite rightly received a huge amount of angry feedback from viewers and critics due to its blatant secondary nature and general unpretentiousness, so hardly anyone seriously had high expectations for the second…
Movie review «Monkey Man»
April 18 in cinemas premiered The action movie «Monkey Man», which was the directorial debut of the famous actor Dev Patel. He also played the main role in the movie. In the review below, we will tell you why the project is worth the attention of fans of the genre and how the local star […]
Movie review «The Promised Land» / Bastarden
On April 18, the historical drama «The Promised Land», based on the novel «The Captain and Ann Barbara» (2020) by Danish writer Ida Jessen, was released in cinemas. Last year, the film was nominated for the highest award at the Venice Film Festival, and was also nominated for «Oscar» from Denmark, however, did not make […]
Movie review «Rock Paper Grenade»
On April 11, cinemas started showing the drama film «Rock Paper Grenade», which is the feature film debut of director Iryna Tsilyk. Its plot is based on the autobiographical novel by Artem Chekh «Who Are You? In the review below, we explain why contemporary Ukrainian cinema is actively reflecting on the era of the turbulent […]
Movie review «The First Omen»
The 1976 film «Omen», which tells the story of the coming of the Antichrist, has long been considered a classic of modern cinema. It, along with «The Exorcist» from 1973, established a distinctive subgenre of religious horror films in which questions of faith and its ambiguities are brought to the fore. «The «Exorcist» has recently…
The most interesting new movies of April 2024
The American Civil War, the birth of the Antichrist, the life of Amy Winehouse, the stunt skills of Ryan Gosling — all these and many more are the subjects of April’s film repertoire. Read more about the most interesting releases of the month in the article below. «Mothers’ Instinct» Genre: psychological thriller Premiere date:…
Movie review «The Wages of Fear» / Le salaire de la peur
On March 29, Netflix premiered the action-adventure film «The Wages of Fear». This is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by French writer Georges Arnault, published in 1949, and at the same time a remake of its first film adaptation — a thriller starring Yves Montand, which was released four years later. […]
Movie review «Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire»
Films about big monsters have always stirred up something important inside the human mind. This theme was especially mastered by the Japanese, who are famous for their kaiju genre. But the West is trying to keep up. Over the past few years, it has even been doing a relatively good job with the MonsterVerse movie […]
Movie review «Road House»
On March 21, Prime Video released the action film «Road House» directed by Doug Liman, whose filmography includes such popular action films as «The Bourne Identity», «Mr. & Mrs. Smith» and the sci-fi blockbuster «Edge of Tomorrow. This is a remake of the same name movie starring Patrick Swayze, which was released in 1989. In […]
Movie review «Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire»
The movie franchise «Ghostbusters» feels a bit strange today. You might even wonder how such a concept ever turned into a relatively small but still a series that even a separate company, Ghost Corps, is involved in. But in 2021, «Ghostbusters: From Beyond» proved that such a movie can look quite harmonious even in the […]
Review of the movie «Rocky Road to Berlin»
Kuzma Scriabin is one of the most prominent artists of contemporary Ukrainian culture. His death in a car accident in 2015 left an indelible scar on the face of Ukraine’s music scene. At the same time, Scriabin’s legacy and his work continue to live on. The film «Me, Victory and Berlin» — is one example […]
Movie review «It Lives Inside»
On March 14, the supernatural horror film «It Lives Inside», which is the feature debut of Bishal Dutta, an American director with Indian roots. This film has nothing to do with James Wan’s famous horror franchise, which began with «The Conjuring» (2013), but it was produced by Raymond Mansfield and Sean McKittrick of the acclaimed…
Review of the movie «Ricky Stanicky»
On March 7, Prime Video premiered the comedy film «Ricky Stanicky» starring Zac Efron and John Cena. After a series of dramatic parts («The Greatest Beer Run Ever», «The Iron Claw»), the former returns to the genre of pure comedy, and the latter appears in such images that you could hardly see him before. In […]
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