- Nosferatu
- Sonic 3
- Here
- Emilia Perez
- a real pain
- Anora
- A complete stranger
With the beginning of 2024, the cinema is filled with new proposals that invite viewers to immerse themselves in exciting and varied stories. This year begins with a diverse offering of premieres, from deep dramas to long-awaited sequels that promise to captivate audiences of all ages. With a film season full of talent and creativity, January is shaping up to be a key month for lovers of the seventh art.
Join us to review the premieres!
We start with Nosferatuthe new feature film Robert Eggersresponsible for The witch (The Witch2015), The lighthouse (The Lighthouse2019) y The man of the north (The Northman2022). On this occasion, Eggers brings us a new version of the iconic 1922 film directed by F.W. Murnau. The story is set in 19th century Germany, where a young woman becomes involved in a dangerous obsession with an ancient Transylvanian vampire, unleashing an inexplicable horror.
As for the cast, the film will star Bill Skarsgård (It, The crow, Against everyone), Lily-Rose Depp (The Idol, the king), Willem Dafoe (Poor creatures), Emma Corrin (Deadpool & Wolverine), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick-Ass, Kraven the Hunter), Simon McBurney (The spell 2) y Ralph Ineson (Misanthrope, The first prophecy).
It hits theaters on January 2 Sonic 3: The Movie (Sonic The Hedgehog 3), the continuation of the adventures of the charismatic blue hedgehog from SEGA. In this new installment, Sonic, along with Tails y Knucklesyou will have to face Shadowa mysterious experimental clone created by Professor Gerald Robotnik. This new antagonist, with nearly invincible abilities, promises to push the heroes to their limits in an epic battle for the fate of the world.
The management is once again in the hands of Jeff Fowler (The hungry mole), who returns to close the trilogy. The cast will once again feature Jim Carrey (The Grinch, Eternal radiance of a mind without memories), Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Digimon: The Movie), Idris Elba (Hijacking in the air) and the incorporation of Keanu Reeves (The Matrix, John Wick), a signing that has generated great expectations among fans.
It hits theaters on January 9 Here (Here), a film that promises to be a unique journey through time and human emotions. Based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuirethe story takes place in a single room, where different generations of families have lived, from times past to the distant future. Through this minimalist and deeply reflective approach, the film explores the most intimate and universal moments of the human experience.
With the address of Robert Zemeckis (back to the future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Castaway) and a stellar cast led by Tom Hanks (I would like to be big, Toy Story) y Robin Wright (House of Cards), Here It also has the screenwriter Eric Roth (The Moon Killers), bringing together the team behind the iconic Forrest Gump. In addition, the production incorporates innovative technology to rejuvenate its protagonists, which adds a unique visual layer to this ambitious cinematographic proposal.
Emilia Perez is a musical drama that follows the life of a powerful Mexican drug trafficking leader who, after years of living outside the law, decides to flee from her past and become the woman she always dreamed of being. Thus, our protagonist begins a new life under the name of Emilia, while she must face the ghosts of her history and the risks of being discovered.
Directed by Jacques Audiard (Paris, District 13, The Sisters Brothers), the film has a main cast made up of Karla Sofia Gascón (wild heart), Selena Gomez (Spring Breakers: Living on the edge, Hotel Transylvania, Only Murders in the Building) y Zoe Saldana (Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy).
a real pain (A Real Pain) is a drama that, with overtones of comedy, follows the story of two cousins, David y Benjivery different from each other, who embark on a trip through Poland to pay tribute to their beloved grandmother. What begins as a journey of remembrance and reflection becomes complicated when old tensions between them surface, revealing their family’s unresolved conflicts and testing their relationship. As they progress on their journey, differences and memories from the past deeply affect the dynamic between them.
This project is directed, written and stars Jesse Eisenbergrecognized for his participation in films such as Red social (The Social Network – 2010), zombie land (Zombieland – 2009) y The Double (The Double – 2013). Besides, a real pain features the performance of Kieran Culkinwho has recently wowed critics and audiences with his iconic role as Roman Roy in Succession.
This project is a drama that focuses on the life of Anoraa sex worker who finds herself involved in an unexpected romance with the son of a Russian millionaire. After marrying him, the protagonist faces external pressure from her own parents, who oppose the marriage and seek to undo it. Throughout history, Anora He must navigate between his desire for a normal life and the weight of his past, while dealing with family conflicts and the complicated power dynamics that arise in his life.
The film is directed by Sean Bakerrecognized for his previous works as The Florida Project (2017) y Tangerine (2015), where he also addressed social issues and personal struggles. On this occasion, the cast is led by Mikey Madison (once upon a time in hollywood), Mark Eydelshteyn (Mr. & Mrs. Smith) y Yura Borisov (The Master and Margarita), who interpret with subtlety and depth the complex roles they represent in a plot that explores the tensions between love, power and independence.
A complete stranger (A Complete Unknown) is a biographical film that chronicles the formative years of Bob Dylanone of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Through this story, his rise from a young man with few resources to becoming an icon of folk music is narrated, revolutionizing not only the genre, but also the musical culture of the 60s. The film delves into the key moments of his career and the decisions that led him to be a reference for several generations.
Directed by James Mangold (Indiana Jones and the dial of destiny, Logan, Against the impossible), A complete stranger It has a cast of great talents. Timothée Chalamet (Wonka, there, call me by your name) assumes the main role of Dylanaccompanied by Edward Norton (fight club, American History X), Elle Fanning (Maleficent, The Great) y Monica Barbaro (Top Gun: Maverick, Fubar).
