The June movie market starts with the Dragon Boat Festival. As a prelude to the summer season, the cinemas have already had a happy atmosphere of summer vacation, and a feast of light and shadow that transcends time and space and integrates diversity is about to begin.
During the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, Tom Cruise will challenge himself to shoot live at an altitude of 2,500 meters under the IMAX lens, igniting his adrenaline with extreme stunts; the domestic animation "Child of Time" uses the romantic setting of "time controller" to construct a fantasy universe full of oriental aesthetics; in "Doraemon: Nobita's Painting Adventure", the blue fat man leads the audience on a heartwarming adventure through medieval oil paintings. Children's Day may not only belong to children.
Entering mid-June, the renewal of classic IPs has become a highlight. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio staged "The Karate Kid: Fusion", interpreting the cultural integration through the century-old dialogue between martial arts and karate; the two trilogies of the "Three Musketeers" series were released one after another, recreating the chivalrous legends written by Alexandre Dumas in the swordplay of the French court in the 17th century; Leslie Cheung's classic "Star Moon Fairy Tale" landed in the mainland after 26 years. Its love philosophy that transcends life and death, combined with Hong Kong-style aesthetic lenses, is a surprise with both sentiment and quality.
At the end of the month, "Life Meeting" and "F1: The Fast and the Furious" will focus on the future and speed - Xiao Yang's black humor that travels through time and space deconstructs the absurdity and profoundness of life choices; Brad Pitt takes the audience to the F1 arena and makes their blood boil. There is also the cosmic adventure of Disney's animation "Earth Correspondent", which draws a diverse end to the June film market in science fiction and life philosophy.
This June, whether you prefer the thrill of adrenaline rush or prefer delicate emotional resonance, you can find your own light and shadow coordinates in the cinema.
Children of Time
Release date : May 30
Director : Yu Ao, Zhou Tienan
Starring (voiceover) : Wang Junkai, Liu Xiaoyu, Zhou Shen, Huang Bo, Jia Bing
Plot summary : Qian Xiao, a girl from a fishing village, takes a boat to the longed-for metropolis, and is accidentally "selected" by the Wheel of Time, gaining the superpower of controlling time and becoming the unique "Child of Time". The cold-faced killer Shiqi longs to get rid of his killer identity and find freedom. Because of the mysterious Wheel of Time, the two are connected and decide to temporarily cooperate and become "One-day Wheel of Time Partners", starting a thrilling and surprising romantic adventure in the bustling city.
Highlights : Original domestic animation, building a fantasy love aesthetic universe, breaking the two-way redemption of time. Wang Junkai tried animation dubbing for the first time, and many powerful actors joined the dubbing lineup.
Mission: Impossible - Reckoning
Release date : May 30
Director : Christopher McQuarrie
Starring : Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg
Plot summary : The super artificial intelligence "Intelligence" is about to detonate a global nuclear crisis, pushing the world to the brink of destruction. Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team are once again ordered to overcome numerous difficulties within a limited time to stop the conspiracy of "Intelligence" and save the world.
Highlights : Tom Cruise reaches new heights again, personally completing difficult actions such as flying a biplane upside down at an altitude of 2,500 meters and diving in the deep sea. The full-dimensional thrilling real-life shooting brings a shocking visual experience. The IMAX special shooting creates an immersive viewing atmosphere, and the spy war plot is tense and exciting, continuing the series' consistent hardcore style.
Private Eye
Release date : May 31
Director : Li Zijun, Zhou Wenru
Starring : Louis Koo, Chrissie Chau, Liu Guanting, Raymond Wong, Yeung Sai-wing
Plot summary : Louis Koo plays Ouyang Weiye, a seemingly ordinary private detective. During a tracking mission, he was accidentally involved in a thrilling murder. As the investigation deepens, a hunting game caused by a debt of love gradually surfaces, and the secrets hidden behind it become more and more shocking.
Highlights : Louis Koo's subversive masterpiece after 30 years of acting career, a large-scale restoration of high-energy crime scenes, bloody excitement, and an interlocking criminal suspense plot that challenges the audience's psychological endurance limit. It is the only choice for crime-themed enthusiasts.
Doraemon: Nobita's Adventures in Painting
Release date : May 31
Director : Yukiyo Teramoto
Starring (voiceover) : Wasabi Mizuta, Megumi Ohara, Yumi Kakazu
Plot introduction : As a commemorative work for the 45th anniversary of the "Doraemon" series of films, the film focuses on the "painting" theme adventure. Nobita and his friends use Doraemon's secret prop "Enter the Lamp" to explore the wonderful world in the famous paintings.
Highlights : A new work based on a classic animation IP, combining painting art with fantasy adventure. The exquisite pictures present the style of medieval Europe. The warm and interesting story is suitable for audiences of all ages and carries childhood memories.
John Wick: Ballerina
Release date: June 6
Director: Len Wiseman
Starring: Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves
Plot summary: After her father was brutally murdered, the young girl Eve (Ana de Armas) was forced to join a killer organization and was trained to be a ballet dancer. At the same time, she received 12 years of devilish training to become a top killer, starting a bloody killing journey against her enemies. At the same time, she was targeted by the legendary killer John Wick (Keanu Reeves). The new and old killers met on a narrow road, and Eve had to kill her way out and complete her revenge before being caught by John.
Highlights: The first spin-off film of the John Wick series, with Keanu Reeves as a guest actor, expanding the worldview of the "Hitman Universe". The female assassin appears, combining gentleness and cruelty, ballet and fighting, and the violent aesthetics are upgraded.
The Karate Kid: Fusion
Release date : June 7
Starring : Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ban Wang
Plot summary : Kung Fu teenager Li Feng (played by Wang Ban) just arrived in New York. He was bullied by the local karate champion for helping his friend out of trouble, so he decided to participate in the karate competition to win back respect. His former mentor Master Han (played by Jackie Chan) traveled across the ocean and brought karate master Daniel (played by Ralph Macchio) to help him, turning New York into a training ground to start master training for Li Feng.
Highlights : 71-year-old Jackie Chan returns as a white-haired master, and stages a century-long dialogue between martial arts and karate with Ralph Macchio, the star of "The Karate Kid". Jackie Chan's signature humorous fighting style reappears, and his rivalry with Ralph Macchio is full of suspense. The collision and fusion of martial arts and karate is not to be missed by Jackie Chan fans.
The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan
Release date : June 14
Director : Martin Bourboulon
Starring : François Civil, Pio Mamet, Vincent Cassel, Eva Green
Plot introduction : Adapted from Alexandre Dumas' classic novel, it tells the story of the young and energetic D'Artagnan who joins the Musketeers and becomes friends with three Musketeers, Athos, Porthos and Aramis. In order to protect the French royal family and fight against the evil-minded Cardinal Richelieu, they embark on a thrilling adventure in the court struggle intertwined with conspiracy and danger.
Highlights : A new adaptation of the classic IP, combining grand historical scenes with intense action scenes. Powerful actors such as Vincent Cassel and Eva Green join in to interpret classic characters and reproduce the legendary story of the Musketeers.
"Star Moon Fairy Tale"
Release date : June 14
Director : Li Rengang
Starring : Leslie Cheung, Takako Tokiwa, Michelle Yeoh
Plot summary : A young woman named Hitomi (Takako Tokiwa) is heartbroken because her fiance Tatsuya died in a car accident. She lives in the shadow of sorrow all day long, until she meets Jiabao (Leslie Cheung), a young man who looks similar to Tatsuya in Hong Kong, and her beautiful vision is aroused in her heart. Jiabao is an excellent police officer, but his girlfriend is neglected because of his work enthusiasm and eventually commits suicide. Jiabao, who is in pain, can only numb and torture himself with more fanatical work. Two people who are hurt by love meet and arouse a brilliant love.
Highlights : A highly rated masterpiece with a Douban score of 8.2. Leslie Cheung plays two roles and interprets a love fairy tale that transcends life and death with delicate acting skills. It is a perfect fusion of Hong Kong aesthetics and timeless love philosophy. This is the first time the film has been released in mainland China in 26 years.
Breakup List
Release date : June 14
Director : Tian Hanyu, Xia Yu
Starring : Ou Hao, Zeng Mengxue, Zhou You, Cheng Xiao
Plot introduction : The film focuses on depicting the love story of young urban men and women, telling the story of Ma Tianze and Xia Mo, two lovers who worked hard in a bustling city before "becoming exes". After three years of sweet love, they were unable to enter the marriage hall due to the pressure of reality.
Highlights : In an age when love is no longer popular, can the legend of "Ex-Files" continue? Tian Hanyu will not shoot "Ex-Files 5", but will focus on the dilemma of real love and explore love and growth.
How to Train Your Dragon
Release date : June 13
Director : Dean DeBlois
Starring : Mason Thames, Nicole Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison
Plot introduction : Continuing the classic main line of the first animated version, it tells the friendship between the young Hiccup and his Night Fury dragon "Toothless", and how they change the relationship between humans and dragons.
Highlights : The classic animation is adapted into a live-action film. Wonderful special effects and realistic scenes restore the fantasy world. Real actors give new vitality to the characters. The interaction between Hiccup and Toothless is full of warmth, and the scenes of dragon riding adventure are extremely visually impactful.
The Three Musketeers: Milady
Release date : June 21
Director : Martin Bourboulon
Starring : François Civil, Pio Mamet, Vincent Cassel, Eva Green
Plot introduction : Following the story of "The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan", the film focuses on the mysterious and dangerous Milady. In order to realize her ambition and revenge plan, Milady engages in a battle of wits and force with the Musketeers. The Musketeers must stop her conspiracy and protect the peace and stability of France.
Highlights : "The Musketeer Universe" further showcases the legendary world created by Alexandre Dumas.
F1: Fast & Furious
Release date : June 28
Director : Joseph Kosinski
Starring : Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies
Plot summary : With the world's top racing event F1 as the background, it tells the story of racers chasing their dreams and challenging their limits in the fierce F1 arena. The film will present the exciting racing scenes in the F1 event, as well as the pressure and choices that racers face inside and outside the arena.
Highlights : A star-studded cast will perform "True Speed and Furious", revealing the unknown stories behind the F1 events, which will delight racing enthusiasts.
Earth Correspondent
Release date : June 27
Director : Adrian Molina
Starring : Jonas Kibreab, America Ferrera (voice)
Plot introduction : The film focuses on the little boy Elio, an imaginative but slightly weak boy, who accidentally travels to the Communiverse of a distant galaxy and is mistaken by aliens as an interstellar ambassador from Earth to the universe. Elio, who is unprepared, faces tremendous pressure in an instant. He has to deal with strange alien creatures, establish new connections, and try to survive a series of terrible tests. In this adventure, he gradually explores the true meaning of himself.
Highlights : This space adventure animation produced by Disney has a unique and novel setting, which leads the audience into an imaginative alien world, watching how the little boy completes the transformation from being ordinary to shouldering a mission, and feeling the power of growth and courage.
Sunshine Club
Release date : June 28
Director : Wei Shujun
Starring : Huang Xiaoming, Lu Xiaofen, Zu Feng
Plot summary : Although Wu You (Huang Xiaoming) is in his forties, his IQ and cognitive level are like those of a child. He lives with his optimistic and cheerful mother Shen Liping (Lu Xiaofen). When he joins the "Sunshine Club" and becomes a senior partner, his mother suddenly becomes seriously ill. His brother Wu Di (Zu Feng), a doctor, actively seeks medical advice, while Wu You chooses to take his mother on a journey to find sunshine and hope for miracles.
Highlights : Huang Xiaoming gained 30 pounds for his role and won the Best Actor Award at the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival Golden Goblet Award for this film. The film presents family affection and life difficulties from a unique perspective, and explores the meaning and hope of life in humor and warmth.
Life Meeting
Release date : June 28
Director : Song Xiaofei
Starring : Xiao Yang, Guli Nazha, Wang Xun
Plot summary : The 46-year-old Satellite travels back to the age of 20 with the help of a time machine. He uses PUA on his younger self and induces the other party to sign a "life agreement" to change the trajectory of his life. He suddenly becomes a big boss, a doctor of scientific research, and the second prince of the Gamma planet, staging a story of a cheating time-travel journey.
Highlights : Xiao Yang plays two roles, a frustrated middle-aged uncle and his younger self who does PUA. See how a tired middle-aged man finds his true self in self-consistency and struggle.
