A superhero movie. A psychological horror flick. Two biographical sports dramas. A Korean thriller. A wide range of movies from different genres are hitting the theatres this week. Here’s a look.
Blue Beetle (English)
Directed by: Angel Manuel Soto
Cast: Xolo Maridueña, Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon, and George Lopez.
Blue Beetle is a superhero flick adapted from DC Comics. The story revolves around Jaime Reyes, a fresh college graduate who returns to his hometown Palmera City. But fate has other plans for Jamie as he is selected to merge with the Scarab, a primal extraterrestrial bio-tech artefact. This fusion bestows him with a formidable exoskeleton armour, transforming him into Blue Beetle. Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon and George Lopez play significant roles in the movie.
The Haunting of Queen Mary (English)
Directed by: Gary Shore
Cast: Alice Eve, Joel Fry, Lenny Rush, Angus Wright and Jim Piddock
The Haunting of Queen Mary is a British psychological horror film that depicts the mysterious events experienced by a family onboard HMS Queen Mary on Halloween night in 1938. Their intertwined fate with another family aboard the notorious ocean liner in the present time results in a chilling tale of ghosts and hauntings.
Gran Turismo (English)
Directed by: Neill Blomkamp
Cast: Archie Madekwe, David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Darren Barnet, Emelia Hartford, Geri Halliwell Horner and Djimon Hounsou.
Gran Turismo is a sports drama movie inspired by real events, recounting the life of Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe). An avid Gran Turismo gamer, Mardenborough achieved recognition by triumphing in Nissan-sponsored video game tournaments, ultimately transitioning from virtual racing to a genuine career as a professional race car driver.
Ghoomer (Hindi)
Directed by: R. Balki
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, Shabana Azmi and Angad Bedi
Inspired by the real-life story of Olympic-winning athlete Károly Takács, R, Balki’s Ghoomer depicts the journey of Anina (Saiyami Kher), a budding cricketer, who successfully secures a spot in the Indian team. Her life takes an unexpected turn following a severe accident resulting in the loss of her dominant hand. This incident pushes her to the brink of despair. Only when guided by her mentor (played by Abhishek Bachchan) does she manage to change her perspective of life, finding the determination to resurrect her ambitions.
The Childe (Korean)
Directed by: Park Hoon-jung
Cast: Kim Seon-ho, Kang Tae-joo, Kim Kang-woo and Go Ara
Amateur boxer Marco Han (Kang Tae-joo) travels from the Philippines to South Korea in search of his estranged father in order to arrange funds for his ailing mother’s surgery. However, after reaching South Korea, Marco finds himself being pursued by several people: an enigmatic character named Nobleman (Kim Seon-ho), a person named Han Yi-sa (Kim Kang-woo) and a mysterious woman named Yoon-ju (Go Ara). Amidst escalating chaos, Marco confronts a revelation that shatters his understanding of his past and present.
