This week’s main premiere will be a new film by cult Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. You will also be able to watch the last film in the career of the legendary Michael Caine, The Great Escaper, the musical cartoon Trolls Band Together. Meanwhile, the drama Crypto Boy and the comedy Old Dads will be released online on Netflix. Read more about all the movie releases of the week in our review.
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
USA, 2023, Drama/Crime/History
The new work of the legendary Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Aviator, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Shutter Island) can be safely called the main movie novelty of the week. The film Killers of the Flower Moon is based on the 2017 documentary book of the same name by journalist David Grann and tells the story of an FBI investigation in the 20s of the 20th century in the Osage Indian settlement in Oklahoma. Shortly before the main events of the movie, an oil field was discovered there, which enriched the locals, but very soon they began to die. The FBI sent undercover agents to solve the murders.
The film stars Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, who have worked with Scorsese many times, including in his most high-profile films. Thus, the former starred in such hits as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Cape Fear, Casino and The Irishman, and the latter in Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, Isle of Shutter Island and The Wolf of Wall Street.
In addition, the film stars Jesse Plemens (The Power of the Dog, The Irishman, Love and Death), Brendan Fraser (The Whale, The Mummy) and Lily Gladstone.
Killers of the Flower Moon premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2023, where it received rave reviews from critics. Currently, the film has a score of 8.4 out of 10 on IMDb, and on Rotten Tomatoes it has 93% approval from critics with a “Certified Fresh” rating. Meanwhile, on Metacritic, it received 89 points out of 100 with a “must see” rating from film reviewers, which corresponds to the characteristic of “universal acclaim,” and 7.3 points out of 10 from the general audience (“generally positive reviews”).
Read more: review of the movie Killers of the Flower Moon.
The Great Escaper (2023)
UK, France, 2023, Comedy/Drama
The Great Escaper is worth watching if only because it is officially the last role of the legendary British actor Michael Caine (most of Christopher Nolan’s films, the Now You See Me dilogy, Boyhood, The Cider House Rules, Alfie). The 90-year-old two-time Oscar winner has officially announced that he will retire after playing the lead role in this film. Kane admits that due to his advanced age, it is becoming difficult for him to get leading roles, and the range of roles that can be offered to him is too narrow, so he decided to end his career on a major note.
The film is based on the true story of 89-year-old British World War II veteran Bernard Jordan, who secretly leaves his retirement home to attend the anniversary of the D-Day landings in France. But he can’t escape quietly: the man’s disappearance causes a real stir in his hometown, and he makes headlines, attracting the attention of the whole world.
The film stars the legendary British actress and politician Glenda Jackson, a two-time Oscar winner for her roles in Women in Love and A Touch of Class. This is her last role – in the summer of 2023, the actress died at the age of 87.
The Great Escaper was directed by Oliver Parker, who has worked on such films as Othello, An Ideal Husband, The Importance of Being Earnest, St. Trinian’s, and Dorian Gray.
The film had its world premiere in late September 2023 and received mostly positive reviews. For example, it has a score of 7.4 out of 10 on IMDb, and 79% approval from critics and 96% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read more: why you should watch The Great Escaper.
Trolls Band Together (2023)
USA, 2023, Comedy/Animation/Family/Musical
The film is a sequel to the hit musical animated blockbusters Trolls (2016) and Trolls World Tour (2020), based on the Good Luck Trolls dolls. In the new installment, the audience’s favorites, Queen Poppy and Branch, have finally officially become a couple. As they get closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boy band, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. BroZone and their entire family broke up when Branch was very young, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since. But when Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of wicked pop stars, Branch and Poppy embark on a terrifying and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and save Floyd from a terrible fate.
The animated film was directed by Walt Dorn, who previously worked on the Shrek and Madagascar franchises and also directed the first two parts of Trolls.
The film was released worldwide on October 12 and received mostly positive reviews. Thus, the movie has a score of 6.4 out of 10 on IMDb.
Dangerous Waters (2023)
USA, 2023, Thriller
The film’s protagonist Rose lives in a small town with her mother Alma. It seems that their luck has turned around when businessman Derek, her mother’s new boyfriend, invites the family on a boat trip to Bermuda. But as it turns out, Derek’s “business” is not entirely legitimate. Their boat is attacked and Rose’s mother is brutally murdered. Left to fend for herself, Rose must learn how to sail a boat in the middle of the ocean and survive on a deserted island. There, Rose’s primal survival instincts and thirst for revenge awaken. She won’t give up until those responsible for her mother’s murder are brought to justice.
The film stars Odeya Rush (Lady Bird, Dumplin’), Eric Dane (TV series Charmed, Euphoria), Saffron Burrows (Frida, Troy) and Ray Liotta (Goodfellas, Hannibal, Revolver).
The film was released in early October 2023 and received poor reviews from critics. Thus, the movie has a score of 6.5 out of 10 on IMDb, while on Rotten Tomatoes it has only 40% approval from critics.
Mean Spirited (2022)
USA, 2022, Comedy/Horror
The plot of this movie centers on a popular video blogger who runs a channel where he reveals the secrets of paranormal phenomena and organizes pranks. One day, he goes with a group of friends for a weekend in the mountains, where he wants to play a prank on his old school friends. But his usual prank routine turns into a real confrontation with otherworldly forces when an evil demon appears in their hotel.
The film was released in the summer of 2022 and received mixed reviews. Thus, the film has a score of 4.7 out of 10 on IMDb, while on Rotten Tomatoes it has as much as 75% approval from critics and 90% from viewers.
Crypto Boy (2023)
Netherlands, 2023, Drama
The film centers on a young man who, after an argument with his father, cannot resist the alluring world of cryptocurrency and the entrepreneur’s bold promises of financial freedom. However, this will have its own dangerous consequences.
The film is directed by the Dutch-Egyptian director Shady El-Hamous (Forever Rich) and stars his brother and father, Shaheen El-Hamous and Sabry Saad El-Hamous.
The film will be available on Netflix from October 19, 2023.
Old Dads (2023)
USA, 2023, Comedy
The film’s protagonists are an always-dissatisfied middle-aged father and his two best friends who, after selling their business, decide to catch up on their parental responsibilities. However, they can’t keep up with the fast-changing world of young directors and influential heads of kindergartens.
The film stars Bill Barr (TV series “Breaking Bad”, “The Mandalorian”), Bobby Cannavale (Ant-Man, The Irishman, Blonde) and Bokeem Woodbine (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Overlord, Ghostbusters: Afterlife).
The film was directed by Bill Barr himself, and is his directorial debut.
The film will be available on Netflix from October 20, 2023.
