DUBAI: From superheroes to sci-fi epics, historical films and desert dramas, here are the best movies waiting for you before the year ends.
“Hajj»
Director: Abu Bakr Shawki
With: Abdelmohsen al-Nemer, Ibrahim al-Hsawi, Omar Alatawi, Alshaimaa Tayeb
Release date: Premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11
This big-budget Saudi adventure film chronicles the coming of age of a boy named Matar and his camel Hofira, “an inseparable couple who form a bond based on survival and escape,” director Chawki said in a statement. Matar’s older brother dreams of becoming a champion camel jockey, but his dreams are cut short by a foul during a race. Matar is determined to avenge himself by becoming a jockey himself. Cahawki’s statement continues: “Themes of identity and freedom are at the heart of the story, as Matar, Hofira and Matar’s former rival turned friend, Majd, are outcasts trying to make themselves accept.”
“Murder Room»
Director: Nicol Paone
With: Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, Joe Manganiello
Release date: September 28th
In this dark comedy by Paone, hitman Reggie (Manganiello) accidentally becomes an art world star when a money laundering scheme by his boss (Jackson) and art dealer Patrice (Thurman) runs into unexpected success. It is also the first film Thurman has starred in with his daughter, Maya Hawke.
“Moonflower Killer»
Director: Martin Scorsese
With: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone
Release date: October 20
Reuniting the director and two of his favorite stars, DiCaprio and De Niro, who last starred together decades ago, “Moonflower Killercenters on a series of murders of Native Americans in the Osage Nation in the 1920s. The murders occur after the discovery of oil in Osage land, which the local white population is eager to profit from. Based on the book of the same name by David Grann.
“Dune: Part Two»
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Zendaya
Release date: November 2nd
movie “Dune: Part Onede Villeneuve disproved the old belief that Frank Herbert’s novels were “impossible to film”, combined Herbert’s vision with his own to create an extraordinary sci-fi epic. In the second part, Paul Atreides, played by Chalamet, will take revenge on those who destroyed his family, with the help of Chani and his new ally, the Fremen. On his way, he must prevent the bad future he has planned.
“Wonder»
Director: Nia DaCosta
Starring: Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton
Release date: November 9th
33e The second Marvel Cinematic Universe film is a sequel to “Captain Marvelyear 2019 and the continuation of the television series “Miss Marve“. Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Larson), astronaut Monica Rambeau (Parris) and Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel (Vellani) team up after discovering that they switch places every time they use their powers.
“The Hunger Games: Ballad of the Snake and Singing Bird»
Director: Francis Lawrence
Starring: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman
Release date: November 16th
The audience will discover a dystopian universe “Hunger Gamesbut the fifth installment in the Suzanne Collins-inspired film franchise is a prequel set sixty-four years earlier. Blyth plays young Coriolanus Snow (the future president of Panem and villain in the previous films), who serves as a mentor for the upcoming Hunger Games and bonds with District 12 tributary Lucy Gray Baird. Expect revelations about what made Snow the monster in the first four films.
“Expect»
Director: Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn
Performers: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk
Release date: November 23
This year is the 100th yeare Disney anniversary, so we are expecting a lot”Expectwhich, as the name suggests, is all about the power of will. Set in the Kingdom of Roses, this film tells the story of 17-year-old Asha, who suspects there is darkness in the heart of the King Magnifico of Roses, but is unable to convince others of her suspicions. His cry for help was answered by a shooting star. Together they must save the kingdom.
“Napoleon»
Director: Ridley Scott
With: Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim
Release date: November 23
A historical epic based on the life of the famous military commander and politician Napoleon Bonaparte and his passionate and erratic relationship with Empress Josephine. It covers Napoleon’s extraordinary rise to power during and after the French Revolution, which made him leader of the French Republic and later Emperor of the French Empire.
“Wonka»
Director: Paul King
With: Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Coleman, Sally Hawkins, Keegan-Michael Key
Release date: December 15th
This fantastic musical film tells the story of young Willie Wonka (a factory owner in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factoryby Roald Dahl). It explains how this eccentric businessman spent several years traveling the world perfecting his craft, and how he met the mysterious Oompa Loompas working at his magic factory.
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom»
Director: James Wan
With: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson
Release date: December 21
The half Atlantean, half human king of Atlantis returns in the big DC winter movie. Details are still unclear, but Aquaman looks set to forge “uneasy alliances with unlikely allies” as he attempts to save his kingdom – and the entire planet – after an ancient power is unleashed on Earth.
This text is a translation of an article published on Arabnews.com
