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The author of this article is @鬼脚七 from Xiaowan family. The only function of movies is to make life more interesting than movies.

In the past July, the 2024 summer market exceeded 7.5 billion (summer season: June 1st-August 31st) with the help of popular new films, and "The Silent Killer" and "Catching Dolls" became hotly discussed films among the audience.

As August begins, there are still many attractive new works for the summer season.

In terms of domestic films, there are the unique "Decryption" and the national comic IP "White Snake: Floating Life", as well as soft science fiction, reality-themed comedies, and adaptations of famous works.

In terms of imported films, the space thriller "Alien: Taken" leads the way, and Hollywood movies also bring a long-awaited adrenaline carnival to the summer season.

In addition, the Chinese Valentine's Day holiday is coming in mid-August, don't forget to have a sweet date with the movies!

Safe Evacuation from the 21st Century

Release date: August 2

Director: Li Yang Starring: Zhang Ruoyun/ Zhong Chuxi/ Song Yang/ Wu Xiaoliang/ Zhu Yanmanzi

At the beginning of August, let’s use our imagination to “evacuate safely from the 21st century” together.

The film tells the story of three teenagers who have the superpower of "traveling back and forth twenty years into the future with a sneeze". They begin an adventure journey to save the world by relying on their miraculous power to travel through time and space between 1999 and 2019.

With the labels of "science fiction" and "comedy", "Safe Evacuation from the 21st Century" is definitely not the conventional genre you imagine. Director Li Yang was the director of the imaginative animation "The Adventures of Li Xianji" many years ago. This is his first feature film, and his fantastic ideas appear again.

The film stars Zhang Ruoyun and Zhong Chuxi, and the cast also includes Song Yang, Wu Xiaoliang, and Zhu Yanmanzi. The film has received a lot of praise from movie fans since its preview. Last year there was "Space Exploration Editorial Department", this year don't miss "Safe Evacuation from the 21st Century".

Decryption

Release date: August 3

Director: Chen Sicheng Starring: Liu Haoran / John Cusack / Chen Daoming / Daniel Wu / Yu Feihong

Chen Sicheng and Liu Haoran’s “ten-year collaboration” is a “decryption” story that is no less than a detective story.

The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Mao Dun Literature Prize winner Mai Jia. It is set in the 1940s to 1960s and tells the story of Rong Jinzhen (played by Liu Haoran), who has a talent for mathematics since childhood and gradually embarks on the special work of code deciphering.

Liu Haoran's "dramatic image change" in the film plays the genius Rong Jinzhen created by Mai Jia, which has sparked heated discussions among the audience since the release of the stills. At the same time, the dream scene in the film is visually shocking enough, which is another interpretation of the dream-making of movies.

In addition to Liu Haoran, "Decoded" also stars John Cusack, Chen Daoming, Daniel Wu, Yu Feihong and other well-known actors. What kind of visual feast will we see and how the legend of the era will be told? Go to the cinema to witness it.

Slam Dunk(Re-screening)

Release date: August 3

Director: Takehiko Inoue Dubbing: Sogo Nakamura/Jun Kasama/Subaru Kimura/Shinichiro Kamio/Kenta Miyake

Summer vacation is full of youthful enthusiasm and sports passion. "Slam Dunk" will meet you again this summer.

As the youth memory of a generation, the "Slam Dunk" movie set off a wave of movie-watching craze when it was released last year, and grossed 660 million yuan at the mainland box office.

A year later, whether you missed the big screen or chose to revisit it, this movie ticket is still worth it.

The film is written and directed by the original author Takehiko Inoue himself. It continues from the end of the TV version and tells the story of the five people we are familiar with finally standing on the national competition field. The youth full of stories is finally coming to an end here.

"Reverse Life"

Release date: August 9

Director: Xu Zheng Starring: Xu Zheng/ Xin Zhilei/ Wang Xiao/ Jia Bing/ Feng Bing

After four years, Xu Zheng brought his new directorial work "Reverse Life".

The film chooses the down-to-earth perspective of a deliveryman. The protagonist is Gao Zhilei (Xu Zheng), a white-collar worker who was once high-spirited. As he reaches middle age, he is laid off and unemployed. In order to make a living, he decides to become a deliveryman and stumbles to start a new life.

With realistic themes and stories that touch upon the life experiences of ordinary people, will Xu Zheng continue to bring us familiar touches through details full of the breath of life this time?

In addition to Xu Zheng's self-written, directed and acted film, the cast also includes familiar faces such as Xin Zhilei, Wang Xiaoyong and Jia Bing. In the second half of the summer vacation, "Reverse Life" is scheduled.

White Snake: Floating Life

Release date: August 10

Director: Chen Jianxi / Li Jiakai Dubbing: Yang Tianxiang / Zhang Zhe / Tang Xiaoxi / Zhang He / Zheng Xiaopu

The super IP of domestic animation, "White Snake: Floating Life" is here.

As the third part of the "White Snake" series, this story connects to the ending of "White Snake: Origin" and returns to the part that Chinese people are most familiar with. Five hundred years later, Xiaobai found Xu Xian, the reincarnation of A Xuan. The two met on the Broken Bridge and lived an ordinary life in the mortal world.

But Fahai comes to Jinshan Temple to eliminate demons, Xiaobai's true identity is exposed, and everything is in turmoil again. How will Xu Xian choose, and where will the love, hatred and disasters in his life go?

The film continues to rewrite the classic folk legend, combining traditional culture with animation technology, restoring the style of Lin'an in the Southern Song Dynasty, and interpreting the entanglement between White Snake, Xu Xian, Fahai, and Green Snake.

This Chinese Valentine’s Day, see “White Snake: Floating Life” on the big screen.

Negative Negative Equals Positive

Release date: August 10

Director: Wen Shipei Starring: Zhu Yilong / Qiu Tian / Jiang Qiming / Zhu Zhu

The Chinese Valentine's Day not only has thousands of years of myths and legends, but also represents the contemporary love story of men and women.

The protagonist is Huang Zhenkai (played by Zhu Yilong), an urban youth who lives a repetitive and mediocre life every day. He has long lost his desire and expectation for life. After moving one day, he met his roommate Li Xiaole (played by Qiu Tian). The other party's mysterious existence made Huang Zhenkai full of curiosity, thus changing his life that seemed to be arranged by the script.

Zhu Yilong, who has given wonderful performances in "Life Events" and "She's Missing" in the past two years, once again challenges a new style. His pairing with the new generation actress Qiu Tian is very attractive.

How can the lonely souls in the two cities comfort each other and bring us sweet warmth?

The film is directed by Wen Shipei (Tropical Memories), a new director supported by Ning Hao. It also stars Jiang Qiming and Zhu Zhu. It can be said that their looks and personalities are full of imagination.

This summer, I hope everyone can find similarities with others and “negatives equal positives”.

Her Dimples

Release date: August 10

Director: Cai Cong Starring: Zhang Zhehua / Qi Yuchen / Li Zongheng / Luo Qiuyun / Feng Xiangkun

The third film of the Qixi Festival period, let’s go back to the age of 17 and look for “Her Little Dimples” in our memories.

The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jiji De Mao. It tells the story of a southern girl, Xu You, who transferred to a school in Lin City and unexpectedly became deskmate with the "school bully" Xie Ci, and the two people's youth intersected as a result.

Many years later, the two return to the starting point of the story. Will they still remember the feelings they had when they were 17? After all the twists and turns, will the mark left in the deepest part of their hearts still be as unforgettable?

The film is directed by new director Cai Cong (Little Forest for Two, 19th Floor), starring young actors Zhang Zhehua and Qi Yuchen. The fresh style may bring you different feelings.

Alien: Death Stranding

Release date: August 16

Director: Fede Alvarez Starring: Carly Spaeny, Isabelle Merced, Archie Renault, David Ronsong, Spike Finn

Synchronous with North America! The most famous space monster in movie history is coming!

"Alien: Reaper" is the latest work in the "Alien" series. The story is set between "Alien" and "Alien 2" and tells the story of a group of explorers who were attacked by the terrible and cruel hunter alien in an abandoned space station.

The film is produced by Ridley Scott and directed by the director of "Don't Breathe". It has a strong horror film flavor and is a brand new sequel different from its predecessors "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant".

As a classic IP in film history, the "Alien" series finally ushered in a new work after 7 years. The words "Minors should watch with caution" marked on the poster give people a certain psychological expectation of the scale of the film.

This is an R-rated imported film that is worth looking forward to in August and is also an unexpected surprise. Don’t miss this childhood shadow.

Dream of Red Mansions: A Perfect Marriage

Release date: August 16

Director: Hu Mei Starring: Lin Peng / Lu Yan / Bian Cheng / Zhang Miaoyi / Huang Jiarong

"Dream of Red Mansions" on the big screen, a long-awaited adaptation of the Chinese classic.

This film version, directed by Hu Mei, the director of "The Yongzheng Dynasty" and "The Emperor Wu of Han", will begin with a flashback to Jia Baoyu's becoming a monk, and tell the growth experience and emotional tragedy of Baoyu and Daiyu in the Grand View Garden.

In terms of the cast that everyone is most concerned about, newcomer Bian Cheng (Qing Ping Le) plays Jia Baoyu, Zhang Miaoyi (When I Fly Towards You) plays Lin Daiyu, Huang Jiarong plays Xue Baochai, in addition, Guan Xiaotong, Wang Ban, Yuen Qiu, Luo Haiqiong, Lu Yan and others also participated.

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This is the second film adaptation of "Dream of Red Mansions" after the 1989 version more than 30 years later. While it has attracted enough attention, it will inevitably be compared with previous versions.

Waiting for the unveiling of "A Dream of Red Mansions: The Golden Marriage".

"hedgehog"

Release date: August 23

Director: Gu Changwei Starring: Ge You/ Wang Junkai

The latest work of the fifth-generation famous photographer and director Gu Changwei, "Hedgehog", is scheduled to be released on August 23.

One of the highlights of the film is the new combination of the leading actors Ge You and Wang Junkai, and each of them challenges a new image.

The film tells the story of the friendship between a crazy old man played by Ge You and a silent and autistic boy played by Wang Junkai. The style of the film is realistic and absurd, with a unique flavor.

If I were the one who loved you most in the world

Release date: August 23

Director: Liu Fendou Starring: Tong Liya / Huang Minghao / Li Zongheng / Liu Dan / Luo Sansui

At the end of August, there is also a heartwarming new domestic work, "If I were the person who loves you the most in the world", starring Tong Liya.

The story tells the story of Fu Jiayi (played by Tong Liya), a pair of unrelated siblings who were born without arms, and Fu Manduo (played by Huang Minghao). They live a life of dependence on each other. After accidentally picking up a baby, the lives of the siblings undergo major changes.

Tong Liya's image has changed drastically this time, playing a disabled person who has no hands and can only rely on his feet to complete his daily life. As ordinary individuals on the margins of society, the "Fu family siblings" encounter an abandoned young life. Can they find true happiness?

The film is directed by Liu Fendou, the director of "Half Sea Half Flame", and at the end of the month, you can feel the most selfless love in the world.

One Piece: Strong World

Release date: August 23

Director: Sakai Munehisa Voice actors: Mayumi Tanaka / Akemi Okamura / Kazuya Nakai / Kappei Yamaguchi / Hiroaki Hirata

There was another wave of "Renaissance" in August, which came from the release of "One Piece: Strong World" in mainland China in 2009.

This is the tenth theatrical version of "One Piece". The story tells that the Straw Hat Pirates encountered the Golden Lion Shiki who escaped from the underwater prison, and Nami also fell into his hands. In order to rescue their companions and stop Shiki's conspiracy, the Straw Hat Pirates will start a decisive battle with the powerful opponent.

As one of the most popular theatrical versions of the "One Piece" series, "One Piece: Strong World" still maintains a high score of 8.6 on Douban 16 years after its premiere. Fans should not miss this opportunity to relive the classic!

Love, So Far

Release date: August 30

Director: Justin Balduni Starring: Blake Lively / Justin Balduni / Jenny Slate / Brandon Sklenar / Hasan Minhaj

At the end of the month, there is also an imported film "Love, So Far" that reveals the truth about love and marriage.

The story tells about Lily, who is married to a handsome and wealthy neurosurgeon and seems to be living a perfect life in the eyes of others. However, behind the appearance of love is unbearable domestic violence. Will Lily choose to leave or continue to drift in the nightmare?

The story is adapted from a phenomenal novel that sells well around the world, focusing on the issue of violence within marriage. It is starred by Lake Lively, the wife of "Deadpool" Ryan Reynolds, so this summer's movie can be regarded as a "husband and wife following" performance of the "Deadpool" couple.

Director Justin Balduni also plays the male lead. His previous two works, Five Feet Apart (2019) and Somewhere in the Clouds (2020), have received good reviews. This time, he breaks the fantasy of love and brings a more reflective realistic story.

The 2024 summer season is underway, and the new films in August are also rich in genres and full of flavors.

This summer, continue to meet up with family and friends and make some wonderful memories together in a cool cinema.

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