What to see this weekend: Oppenheimer, The Black Phone, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and more

Watch a selection of the latest movies online, which contains the best films that will satisfy everyone’s desires from horror and thrillers to children’s animation.

Horror films are different, but mystical thrillers are among the scariest. And when such a novelty appears, it’s a holiday for fans of the genre. And here it is – “The Black Phone”. An interesting plot that combines the story of a killer, her victims and spirits.

And this grandiose biopic by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer, a film about the “father of the atomic bomb,” has become one of the most anticipated and highest-grossing films of the year.

We’ve been waiting to meet this hero for more than 10 years. And he is ready to tell you his new story. Watch the long-awaited adventure animation Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Oppenheimer

The year 2023 will go down in the annals as the year of the Barbieheimer – when two of the most anticipated films fought for the audience’s favor. And although Barbie is still the winner in terms of box office – Oppenheimer has so far collected $950 million – many viewers believe that it was Oppenheimer that won this movie sparring because it is a phenomenal film that has already gone down in film history.

A young and ambitious scientist Robert Oppenheimer accepts an invitation to participate in the Manhattan Project, a project to develop an atomic bomb. Tests of the first atomic bomb, the Trinity, are successful. But elation quickly gives way to depression when Oppenheimer learns of the bombing of Japan. This turns the scientist into an opponent of further nuclear development. And it allows an influential military official to launch a discrediting campaign against him.
The love story in the film should be highlighted separately, because it adds zest to the story, helps us see not only Oppenheimer the scientist, but also Oppenheimer the man.

The Creator

The Creator is directed by Gareth Edward, who specializes in science fiction films. His credits include such films as Monsters, Godzilla, and Rogue One. His inspirations for The Creator include Apocalypse Now, Blade Runner, Akira, Rain Man, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and others.

There is a war between AI robots and humans. The United States wants to kill Nirmata, a mysterious architect who is the creator of a super-powerful AI weapon. To do this, they launch the NOMAD space station, which can strike from orbit. Sergeant Joshua Taylor joins the mission after the death of his wife. During one of his raids, he comes across a robot girl, “Alfie,” who is able to control technology. This meeting will be the first step towards solving a mystery that costs millions of lives.

We are used to the Terminator movies or the Ex Machina story. It seems like what new things can a movie tell us? But it can! Turn on the movie to see for yourself.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

The ginger purr with a piercing gaze and Antonio Banderas’ character captivated the audience in Shrek 2. So naturally, the Cat got his own screen time and the opportunity to tell his story to adults and children.

The first movie was incredibly popular. But we had to wait a long time for the sequel. And it was worth it. A new story, new heroes and enemies, adventures and dreams. The movie grossed over $480 million at the box office. Not every movie can do that.

The cat learns that he has only one life left. Being a hero is becoming dangerous, and he goes to a cat shelter to live in peace. But when he accidentally learns about the Wishing Star, Cat wants to find it and restore his life. But he is not the only one hunting for the Star. There are also Goldilocks and the bears, the evil confectioner Jack Horner, Kitty, and Perrito the fox. And Death wants to take the Cat with him. Will the Cat have time to make his wish?

M3GAN

By the way, on January 17, 2025, they plan to release a sequel to the story, M3GAN 2.0. No wonder, since the movie earned 15 times more than it cost to make.

Kady lost her parents, and her aunt Gemma took custody of the girl. Gemma works for a company that creates robotic dolls. Secretly, she developed M3GAN and gave it to the girl. Kady really liked the doll and they became friends. And the management, who did not accept M3GAN at first, decided to start mass production. One day, Kady is bitten by a neighbor’s dog, and M3GAN kills the animal so that it can no longer harm her friend. And then there’s more. Will anyone be able to stop the doll, which is capable of doing anything for its goal of being with Cady?

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Although the cartoon failed to outpace the animation world’s leader, Frozen II, in terms of box office, this story still broke the record. The premiere took place on April 5, 2023. In the first 4 days, The Super Mario Bros. Movie grossed $377+ million in the first 4 days, the best result among all animated films. By the end of the premiere week, the cartoon had paid off more than three times. It became the highest-grossing movie of the year (before the release of Barbie). It also became the first film of 2023 to gross more than $1 billion.

Mario and Luigi, Brooklyn plumbers, are pulled into a mysterious pipe while fixing a leak. Mario finds himself in the Mushroom Kingdom, and Luigi in the Dark Lands, ruled by Bowser. This terrible giant wants to take over the world. And he starts with the Mushroom Kingdom. Can Mario help the princess save her home and how can he free his brother? That’s what adventures await them. It’s good that there are various bonuses (just like in the game).

Fast X

An impressive cast, a dangerous enemy and, of course, racing – all this awaits the action movie viewers. “With a budget of $340 million, Fast X is one of the most expensive projects in the world (currently ranked 5th in the list of the most expensive movies). Such figures suggest that the audience will see some really impressive stunts.

Dominic Toretto’s team falls into a trap set by Dante Reyes, the son of a drug lord whose death the Toretto family was involved in (Fast and Furious 5). Dante has been working on his perfect revenge plan for years. And he will stop at nothing in his quest to destroy everything that is important to Dominic. The Agency has put a bounty on Dominic’s head, his wife has been arrested, and other family members are scattered around the world. The confrontation reaches a new level when Dominic realizes that the villain’s target is his young son.

The Black Phone

The script was written in six weeks. The shooting lasted thirty-three days. Interestingly, throughout the film, Grabber wears several creepy masks that reveal different parts of his face. They were designed by legendary makeup artist Tom Savini. Mason Thames, who plays the boy, said that when he first saw Ethan Hawke play the role and wear a creepy mask, he was really scared.

13-year-old Finney Shaw is kidnapped by a serial killer. He locks the boy in a soundproof basement with only an old, broken phone. One day, the phone rings and the boy starts talking to the ghosts of the Grabber’s victims. They tell him their stories and help him escape. But every attempt fails. Meanwhile, Finney’s sister has dreams about the kidnapper. Will the sister and the police be able to save the boy? And who is this mysterious kidnapper?

Renfield

Nicolas Cage dreamed of playing Dracula all his life. So, for this purpose, he abandoned the principle of not playing supporting roles. To get into the character, he watched movies with other actors and looked for his own unique style. By the way, his uncle directed the famous Dracula (1992) with Keanu Reeves. The studio wanted Cage to play Jonathan, but Coppola refused because of their shared bad experience with the movie Peggy Sue Got Married.

100 years ago, Renfield became a slave to Dracula, for which he received eternal life with superhuman strength (thanks to eating bugs). Who knew that serving a narcissistic boss could be so exhausting? But after accidentally attending a meeting of abusers, Renfield realizes that he is ready to start a new life. His love for a policewoman also inspires him to take this step.

The criminal component adds spice to the plot: the story is about corrupt cops, a mafia family and its boss, an unpredictable and cruel woman. So Renfield has three tasks: to kill Dracula, not to die himself, and to save his beloved from his “colleagues”.

Gran Turismo

You can never have too many good movies. Especially when it has such an interesting story and a stellar cast. Orlando Bloom hasn’t been seen much in movies in recent years, so this is a special movie for fans of the actor.

A guy who is fond of video games gets the opportunity to become a real racer. He starts studying at GT Academy and becomes one of its best students. His father doesn’t believe in his dream, his future teammates despise him – but he still gets a “license to race”. He gets it thanks to his skills, training with a former racer, and despite the “non-commercial appeal.” However, an accident during the race changes his decision (by the way, this is a real story that happened, although not in this race).

Read more: Review of the movie Gran Turismo (2023): skip or stream?

Evil Dead Rise

This is the fifth installment of the Evil Dead movie series. Critics and audiences liked the film, as evidenced by the box office. With a budget of $19 million, the movie grossed over $146 million and became the highest-grossing film in the series.

Beth visits her sister Ellie, who has been abandoned by her husband with their three children. They live in an old apartment building that is about to be demolished. Ellie’s son finds the records and the Necronomicon. Of course, the boy listens to the records and opens the book. The evil that is released takes over the children’s mother. And it will not stop until everyone is dragged to hell. There will be a lot of blood and creepy episodes. How will you stop this darkness, because no one has ever succeeded?