Author: Anri
Editor-in-charge|Xiang Wanwan
This year's May Day movie is going to roll up again!
At present, there are 11 new films that have been finalized and warmed up, not only Wang Yibo, Yang Mi, Jia Bing, Gu Tianle, Zhang Zifeng and other stars shine and gather.
The types of films are even more diverse, including tense and exciting action movies, hilarious comedies, brain-burning suspense films, romantic youth and love, and classic anime.
The battle for the May 1st movie is ready to start, which of these 11 films are immortals? Let's take a look, see which one you want to watch the most?
01 "Peacekeeping Anti-riot Team"
Director: Li Dachao
Starring: Huang Jingyu / Wang Yibo / Zhong Chuxi / Ou Hao
"Peacekeeping Anti-riot Team" has attracted much attention in the upcoming May Day schedule, and has now become the box office leader of this schedule.
The cast of the film is also very explosive, starring Wang Yibo and Huang Jingyu, which directly fills the expectations.
The film tells the story of Chinese peacekeepers on a difficult mission overseas in turmoil, highlighting their bravery and perseverance.
At the same time, it also reflects the important role and firm commitment of the mainland in international peacekeeping affairs.
Similar to previous hits Wolf Warrior 2 and Operation Red Sea, the film has a solid audience base and a compelling subject matter, and its production team is also one of the best in the industry.
Producer Liu Weiqiang is already a big star in the field of commercial films with the main theme, and director Li Dachao's action design has won the Academy Award.
The strong alliance between the two undoubtedly provides a strong guarantee for the quality of the film.
In terms of casting, the film is equally impressive. Huang Jingyu is deeply loved by the audience for his image of special forces in "Operation Red Sea".
Wang Yibo has shown good acting skills in works such as "King of the Sky", and his recent starring TV series "Wind Chaser" has gained great attention and reputation.
With its captivating subject matter and the super-popularity of its stars, "Peacekeeping Anti-riot Squad" achieved impressive results in the pre-sale stage, which undoubtedly increased people's expectations for its box office performance after its official release.
02 "There is nothing that can't be solved by a hot pot"
Director: Ding Sheng
Starring: Yang Mi / Yu Qian / Tian Yu / Yu Haolei
Since "Assassination of a Novelist" in 2021, Yang Mi has not set foot in the film industry again, and this time she returns to the big screen with more challenging roles, and fans are also full of expectations.
At the beginning of the trailer, we saw the scene of the "male and female thieves quartet" plotting in the theater to plan "black eats black", and the tense and exciting atmosphere was instantly filled.
The whole story is full of black humor and suspense elements, and Yang Mi feels that acting is very exciting.
In the released footage, she has a thick black mask on her face, and what the hell is going on, we have to go to the cinema to reveal.
And the old drama bone Yu Qian suffered a "green baptism" in the special, and his face was splashed with green paint. He half-jokingly said that he almost "sacrificed" for the film.
It is reported that he has many action scenes in the film, whether he is hitting someone or being beaten, Uncle Yu is enjoying it anyway.
With the recent opening of the film, the producer's confidence in the work can also be seen.
Judging from the feedback from watching the movie in advance, the role of "Chicken" played by Yang Mi this time is as hot as fire, and his acting skills are said to have been subversively improved.
The whole movie is both full of laughter and suspense, and the constant reversals are even more addictive.
03 "The End of the Road"
Director: Uzhna
Starring: Jia Bing / Tan Zhuo / Xiao Shenyang / Yu Yang / Dong Baobao
The film revolves around Jia Youwei, an iron rooster who has been searching for half his life, but when he learns that he only has ten days left to live, he begins to reflect.
Faced with a million-dollar deposit that is about to become a thing of the past, he decides to gather his friends and family to enjoy life to the fullest, but it leads to a series of hilarious stories.
In addition, the trailer showcases a variety of styles, including campus backdrops, action-packed action sequences, and tense thriller elements.
The four actors, Jia Bing, Xiao Shenyang, Yu Yang and Dong Baobao, turned into "bloody warriors" and showed their heroic demeanor in the fierce gunfight.
This kind of whimsical creativity and diversified style makes people full of curiosity and expectation for the film.
It is worth mentioning that this film was filmed on the spot in Jilin Province, and the character image is closely connected with local life.
The strong Northeast flavor revealed in the dialogue adds a touch of "Northeast Old Iron" wit and humor to the whole movie, creating a unique comedy style.
04 "Howl's Moving Castle"
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
After a long 20-year wait, this highly anticipated film is finally ready to meet Chinese audiences!
The role of Hal in the film has been praised by many fans as the most handsome male protagonist in Miyazaki's works, and his image transformation and growth trajectory have always been a topic of conversation among fans.
In the film, the love story between Hal and Sophie is deeply moving, and romantic moments such as their aerial walk with each other have become classics in the history of animation.
It is worth mentioning that after the film premiered in Japan in 2004, it received high praise and affirmation of many awards, and was even nominated for Best Animated Film at the 78th Academy Awards.
Regrettably, however, the work has never been released in China. Now, there is finally an opportunity for Chinese audiences to enjoy this classic on the big screen.
Previously, Hayao Miyazaki's animated blockbuster "What kind of life do you want to live" will be the champion with a box office score of 397 million during the Qingming Festival in 2024.
It remains to be seen whether "Howl's Moving Castle" can achieve another success at the box office.
05 "Spy Playing House Codename: White"
Director: Takataka Katagiri
Voiced by: Takuya Eguchi / Atsumi Tanesaki / Saori Hayami / Yuyuki Yoshino
The long-awaited Japanese animation "Spy Playing House Codename: White" has continued to dominate the major hot search lists since it was announced that it would be introduced into China.
On major platforms, the number of people looking forward to watching the film continues to rise, and even ranks third on the list of movie expectations on May Day.
The story of this anime is also very fantastical:
Ania is a cute girl with superpowers who has the ability to read minds, and embarks on a hilarious adventure after accidentally swallowing a chocolate containing a secret.
The film's light-hearted and humorous style makes it a great choice for family viewing.
The "Spy Playing Home" series of animations has won the love of the audience with its joyful family atmosphere and likable character settings.
The Douban score is as high as 8.9 points, and it has set an astonishing record of more than 100 million viewers at station B.
Therefore, the film can become a popular movie on May Day, which is well deserved.
06 "Journey Through the Moon"
Director: Li Weiran
Starring: Zhang Zifeng / Hu Xianxu
In the finalized trailer, Xiushan and Wang Rui, the newlyweds Yan'er, although they are in a different place, convey strong affection through the phone booth.
A simple and affectionate "I miss you" not only reveals the sourness of their separation, but also reveals a hint of sweetness.
Zhang Zifeng and Hu Xianxu have not worked together since they finished acting in the TV series "Little Farewell", and they staged a kiss scene on the big screen for the first time, and the two children really grew up.
Although they are still young, both actors have accumulated rich acting experience and can be described as "senior youngsters" in the entertainment industry.
What's even more interesting is that they had a "baby kiss" in "Little Farewell" seven years ago, and now they have achieved a happy ending of "lovers eventually become married" in the movie.
Netizens said that the love between the childhood sweethearts is really good, and they are curious about how they will interpret this moving emotion in "Journey Through the Moon".
07 "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City"
Director: Zheng Baorui
Starring: Louis Koo / Sammo Hung / Yam Xianqi / Lin Feng / Liu Junqian
This live-action version of the hot-blooded fan can be called a standard Hong Kong-style action movie.
In terms of cast, it can be described as star-studded. There are not only senior stars such as Louis Koo, Sammo Hung, and Ren Xianqi, but also new generation actors such as Lin Feng and Liu Junqian.
The story is set in the mysterious Kowloon Walled City, the "forbidden land of Hong Kong".
An unfortunate young man strays into it, but unexpectedly gets involved in a battle against the wicked to seize the city.
In order to restore the historical background and the unique style of the walled city, the main creative team deeply excavated the image historical materials and visited the neighborhoods of the walled city in the past.
Strive to present the darkness and sinister of the walled city, the warmth and sincerity of human feelings in front of the audience one by one.
Director Zheng Baorui's work this time continues his usual tense and exciting, dark and deep film style.
The cold, tough, and shocking fight scenes make the audience feel as if they are in the scene and feel an unprecedented visual impact.
08 "Pigman Movie: Interstellar Operation"
Director: Li Tengdong
Voice: Lu Shuang / Xu Jingwei / Liu Qingyang / Chen Zhirong
The Pig Man series of animated movies has become a family movie-watching tradition during the May Day holiday every year, and "May Day and Pig Man Meeting" has become a holiday habit for many families.
The background of the story in the film is set in the situation of Pigman's invasion by alien forces, and in the face of a strong enemy, the superstar five spirit heroes team led by Pigman chose to evacuate to Earth.
Their mission is to find the legendary Holy Grail of the Mysterious Musical Note.
Similar to the "Bear Infested" series, the Pig Man series has also built an "animated universe" that is loved by children, and occupies an indispensable position in the family movie market.
However, the animated film market during this year's May Day holiday is particularly competitive, with a total of four excellent films competing at the same time.
In such an environment, can Pig Man stand out and become the first choice of the audience with its unique charm and storyline?
09 "Rescue in the Angry Sea"
Director: Zhan Chenglin
Starring: He Zhengjun / Ding Haifeng / Yu Rongguang / Gao Shuguang
This film, which created a precedent for China's anti-piracy theme, has attracted the attention of many audiences since the day it was announced.
Based on real events, the film tells the story of a group of Chinese youths and a special operations force who join forces to fight against international piracy, maintain peace in the South China Sea, and fight terrorist forces.
Producer Tang Feng revealed that in order to make the film more authentic and credible, they adopted a co-production method with Malaysia, striving to restore the real scene in detail.
In terms of casting, powerful actors, including He Zhengjun and others, joined in, injecting strong acting support into the film.
The film highlights the importance of coordinated operations by showing a variety of military combat scenes.
Between the tense and exciting plot and fight scenes, the cutting-edge equipment and superb tactics equipped with the mainland special service squadron are skillfully displayed.
10 "Xiao Qian"
Director: Mao Qichao
Voice: Bian Jiang / Zhang Huilin / Chen Zhang Taikang / Zhang Si Wang Zhi
After six years of careful preparation, the animated film "Xiao Qian" is finally about to meet the audience.
Seeing the title, I don't know how many people think of the classic "A Chinese Ghost Story".
It is not easy to express the story to be always new, and it is a test of the production team's intentions in the design of the characters and plot.
In the pilot film, you can see red lanterns full of eyes and cute monsters inspired by Peking Opera masks.
The clever integration of these elements has injected new vitality into the national style and made people look forward to the feature film.
With the release of the dynamic poster, the expectations of netizens have risen sharply.
The mysterious atmosphere and delicate character design created by the poster, especially the black-haired and red-clad Xiao Qian, who has her back to the audience, seems to have "hooked" the audience's soul with her unique charm.
11 "Stunt Maniac"
Director: David Leitch
Starring: Ryan Gosling / Emily Blunt
The film depicts the legendary experiences of stuntman Colt Seavers.
As a stand-in, after the mysterious disappearance of the leading actor of the movie, he resolutely embarked on the road to save the movie, but was accidentally involved in a hidden criminal conspiracy.
This film has put a lot of effort into the action design, and every thrilling stunt action is a real shot.
It is particularly worth mentioning that there is a scene in the film where the car rolls continuously after being hit by a shell, which actually reaches an astonishing eight and a half laps!
This astonishing eight-and-a-half-lap cannon tumble broke the seven-lap tumble record set by the Bond series 18 years ago and was certified as a new Guinness World Record.
Although the film was rescheduled from April 30 to May 17, it is still worth looking forward to because a good meal is not afraid of being late.
Write at the end:
The May Day movie war is about to start, and the 11 new films have their own magical powers, who can be the biggest winner?
In the end, who can have the last laugh will ultimately need the audience to walk into the theater and vote with real money.
But no matter what the result is, this May Day gear is destined to be extraordinary.
Which of these movies do you want to watch the most?