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Amid the Olympic fever, don’t miss these new movies in theaters

2024-08-05

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Indeed, it seems that everyone’s main focus is now on the Olympics.

This kind of world-class competition is indeed attractive. It is exciting and lively every day, and hot searches are rising one after another.

However, in fact, the movies in theaters this week are also very good, and there are many new movies that are quite interesting to be released. So, in addition to the Olympics, you can also pay attention to these movies in theaters.

In addition, Douban’s weekly theater reputation list is also being updated, and there are some new films on the list. You can also pay attention to it later.

Of course, let’s first take a look at the situation of theatrical films.

"Reverse Life"

August 9



This week's top hit, a new film written, directed and starred by Xu Zheng, is also a potential summer blockbuster.

In the previous previews and pre-sales, the reviews were very good. Various promotional materials also brought waves of popularity, so it is still worth paying attention to.



So, you can also learn about the plot summary from Douban official:

Gao Zhilei (Xu Zheng), who was once high-spirited, deviated from his original life trajectory in middle age under the pressure of life. His impulsive decision instantly turned him from the "little pride" of his family into the "scraps" of society. However, he never expected that this was only the starting point of his "retrograde life". The continuous changes came like a storm, forcing him to face himself again. When the burden of life really weighed on his shoulders, he chose to become a delivery man and started again from a new starting point. Gao Zhilei, who shuttled through the streets and alleys of the city, met a group of like-minded "knight" partners on the road. During the time they spent together, he deeply felt the warmth and warmth of the world, and gradually found the courage and faith he had lost in this "retrograde road" full of hardships, and redefine the new direction of life.

This film is adapted from Qingming's original novel "Reverse Life".



Look back and see what happened



White Snake: Floating Life

August 10



The White Snake series has also ushered in its third film, which can be regarded as the beginning of a trend of beautiful costume animations. At least visually, it is very beautiful.

In terms of stories, we often use a more modern way of thinking to look at traditional stories, and there are many new expressions.

If you are interested, you can continue to check it out.



You can also learn about the plot summary from Douban:

In Lin'an, Southern Song Dynasty, Xiaobai finally found Xu Xian, the reincarnation of Axuan, after 500 years, and the two met on the Broken Bridge. Xiaobai and Xiaoqing hid in the streets and alleys, and started a lively life in the world with Xu Xian and his brother-in-law Li Gongfu. Unexpectedly, a strange thing happened in Hangzhou. Fahai from Jinshan Temple came to eliminate demons and accidentally revealed Xiaobai and Xiaoqing's identities as snake demons. Xu Xian was horrified to see Xiaobai transformed into a giant python... Is this life-and-death love catastrophe worth it for Xu Xian?



Negative Negative Equals Positive

August 10



This week's romantic film, with Zhu Yilong and Qiu Tian co-starring, should also be quite popular. Moreover, the supporting cast is also very attractive, with Jiang Qiming, Wang Yitong and others starring.

Those who like romance movies can also pay attention to it.



You can also learn about the plot summary from Douban:

Huang Zhenkai (Zhu Yilong) suspects that he is living in a movie. He can't change anything and can only follow the script day after day, becoming a prisoner of life. After moving into his new residence, he met his mysterious roommate Li Xiaole (Qiu Tian). Her sudden appearance and inexplicable disappearance caused ripples in Huang Zhenkai's life and also made him regain the ability to feel love.



Her Dimples

August 10



Another romance film released this week, co-starring Zhang Zhehua and Qi Yuchen, also feels like a more conventional campus romance film.



You can also learn about the plot summary from Douban:

Do you still remember the person you loved when you were 17? Xu You (Qi Yuchen), a girl from the south with excellent grades, transferred to Linshi and unexpectedly became deskmates with the "school bully" Xie Ci (Zhang Zhehua). The two gradually entered each other's hearts in laughter and noise, but faced the tricks of fate. Many years later, the two returned to the place where the story began, only to find that the joy of youth is like an apple-flavored lollipop, and the first one is still the sweetest after all the twists and turns...

The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jiji De Cat.



Another day full of hope

August 9



This is a short film that has been shown at some film festivals. Friends who are interested can also go and see it.



You can also learn about the plot summary from Douban:

Car accident, layoffs, unemployment, and a poor student who is addicted to games and is about to take the high school entrance exam, what should I do? Wei Li (Song Ningfeng) is an executive of a food delivery platform. He accidentally hits his company's food delivery man who is in a hurry to deliver the goods. In this investigation of who is right and who is wrong in the car accident, facing the dual torture of law and human nature, Wei Li gradually doubts the values ​​he firmly believes in, and the truth hidden in the algorithm gradually reveals its hideousness...

Probably, this is basically what the movies in theaters this week are like.

At the same time, you can also check out the Douban reputation list for the week. Let's take a look at what new movies have made the list this week.

【Weekly Word of Mouth Ranking】

2.Goodbye, Julia



The film was shortlisted for the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival and won a small award. It also went to the Belt and Road Film Week of the Shanghai International Film Festival.

The rating is pretty good. It is a movie from Sudan, and friends who like it can still pay attention to it.



Finally, here is the plot summary from Douban:

Mona, a North Sudanese, was a singer who retired from the music industry after getting married. She lives a decent life but is tormented by a secret: she indirectly caused a murder. To ease her guilt, she takes in the deceased's widow and son who have lost their source of income: Julia and Daniel from southern Sudan. Inside and outside the family, two completely different women establish an unexpected but dangerous friendship. Unable to confess her crime, Mona decides to put the past behind her and try to adapt to the current situation. But she didn't expect that the country's turmoil would spread to her family, forcing her to face her inner division.



6.Deadpool and Wolverine



It is the recent top Hollywood blockbuster. Although the box office in mainland China is not that good, the reviews are still good. At least it is funny.



10.《Rich Hotel》



It has also been shown in theaters for a long time. Although the voice is not that loud, the reviews are still good. Now there are more channels to watch it, so it is on the list.



That’s probably it. There aren’t many new movies this week. Let’s just continue watching the Olympics.

Of course, friends who are interested can still find some of the videos to watch, maybe there will be a surprise.

Finally, here is the complete list of Douban’s reputation rankings for the week: