VietNamNet Bridge - The blockbusters "The Huntsman: Winter's War", "The Jungle Book" and "Captain America: Civil War" will be released at Vietnamese cinemas in the first month of the summer movie season.
1. Midnight Special
Release Date: 1/4
Director: Jeff Nichols
Starring: Michael Shannon, Adam Driver, Sam Shepard, Kirsten Dunst, Joel Edgerton
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Running Time: 112 minutes
Language: English with Vietnamese subtitle
In the sci-fi thriller “Midnight Special,” a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy's special powers. What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Ultimately his father risks everything to protect Alton and help fulfill a destiny that could change the world forever.
2. Vong Eo 56 (56cm Waist)
Release Date: 6/4
Director: Vu Ngoc Dang
Starring: Ngoc Trinh, Luong Manh Hai
Genre: Biographic, Romance
Running Time: 100 minutes
Language: Vietnamese with English Subtitles
A story about Ngoc Trinh, a famous super model in Vietnam, and how she went from being a daughter in a poor family that hardly makes ends meet to becoming a central phenomenon in the modelbusiness.
3. The Huntsman: Winter's War
Release Date: 8/4
Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron
Genre: Action, Adventure
Running Time: 114 minutes
Language: English with Vietnamese subtitle
Theron stars as evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Blunt) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between them is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Hemsworth). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Chastain)—the only woman who has ever captured his heart—Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister…or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.
4. The Bodyguard
Release Date: 8/4
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
Starring: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Andy Lau, Hark Tsui
Genre: Action
Running Time: 110 minutes
Language: Chinese with Vietnamese & English subtitles
5. Nu Dai Gia (Female Boss)
Release Date: 8/4
Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Starring: Truong Quynh Anh, Quang Su, Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, Huynh Anh Tuan
Genre: Action, Comedy
Running Time: 114 minutes
Language: Vietnamese with English Subtitles
Kim Anh is a successful business woman who came up from scratch. She had vast wealth and status in society, but behind it all, she is a single mother with a damaged teenage daughter. The trouble in business relationship threatens Kim Anh and her daughter's life.
6. Before I Wake
Release Date: 8/4
Director: Mike Flanagan
Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Jane, Kate Bosworth
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Language: English with Vietnamese subtitle
In this intense and heart pounding supernatural thriller, Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) decide to take in a sweet and loving 8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling asleep. At first, they assume his previous unstable homes caused his aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody's dreams manifest in reality as he sleeps. In one moment they experience the incredible wonder of Cody's imagination, and in the next, the horrific nature of his night terrors. To save their new family, Jessie and Mark embark on a dangerous hunt to uncover the truth behind Cody's nightmares.
7. Criminal
Release Date: 15/4
Director: Ariel Vromen
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman
Genre: Action, Crime
Running Time: 114 minutes
Language: English with Vietnamese Subtitles
Hoping to stop a diabolical plot, the government implants the memories and skills of a dead CIA operative (Ryan Reynolds) into the mind of a dangerous convict (Kevin Costner).
8. Benh Vien Ma (Horror Hospital)
Release Date: 158/4
Director: Nhat Trung
Starring: Hari Won, Tran Thanh, Thu Trang, Tien Luat, La Thanh, Hoang Phuc, Cat Phuong, Sam
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Language: Vietnamese with English Subtitles
9. The Jungle Book
Release Date: 15/4
Director: Jon Favreau
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba, Bill Murray
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Language: English with Vietnamese Subtitles
Mowgli, a man-cub who's been raised by a family of wolves, finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he's ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear Baloo. Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don't exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa, a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie, who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.
10. 10 Cloverfield Lane
Release Date: 15/4
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Starring: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr.
Genre: Thriller
Running Time: 113 minutes
Language: English with Vietnamese Subtitles
A young woman wakes up in a basement. It is owned by a man who claims he saved her life after pulling her from her overturned car which violently crashed along the highway. The man states that the world above them is no longer safe and is now a danger zone that threatens the rest of humanity. With no knowledge of what actually lies above and trust running thin between them, the woman questions what's true and what's not. Is the man a delusional psychotic that has a more sinister agenda for her? Or is it really hell on earth above ground like he swears?
11. The Route is Built
Release Date: 15/4
Director: Oleg Asadulin
Starring: Svetlana Ustinova, Paul Chinareva, Vitaly Kornienko, Christina Shapovalova.
Genre: Horror
Running Time: 113 minutes
Language: Russian with Vietnamese Subtitles
The film tells the story of a travelling family. Recently purchased, their new car has a long, bloody history. The film's first trailer has premiered at Twitch Films and the film will launch in Russia, in 2016. To develop the story further, a husband has recently purchased a used car, at a very cheap price. But, this car was used by its former owner to hide a body. Now, the spirit of that body will not rest, until its fate has been discovered. The trailer for The Route is Built is a good one. Mostly shot at night, the film hosts an assortment of dire scenarios and situations, in darkened locations.
12. Hardcore Henry
Release Date: 22/4
Director: Ilya Naishuller
Starring: Sharlto Copley, Tim Roth, Haley Bennett
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Running Time: 96 minutes
Language: English with Vietnamese Subtitles
Hardcore Henry is an action film told from a first person perspective: You remember nothing. Mainly because you've just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who's got her? His name's Akan; he's a powerful warlord with an army of mercenaries, and a plan for world domination. You're also in an unfamiliar city of Moscow, and everyone wants you dead. Everyone except for a mysterious British fellow called Jimmy. He may be on your side, but you aren't sure. If you can survive the insanity, and solve the mystery, you might just discover your purpose and the truth behind your identity. Good luck, Henry. You're likely going to need it...
13. Truy Sat (Hunt)
Release Date: 22/4
Director: Cuong Ngo
Starring: Truong Ngoc Anh, Thien Nguyen, Lamou Vissay, Vinh Thuy
Genre: Action, Thriller
Running Time: 95 minutes
Language: Vietnamese with English subtitle
A female special force agent An, is assigned an undercover mission to monitor suspicious activities at a charity auction by her chief, Minh. There, An spots a larceny attempt of national treasures by Tai, and kills him by accident. Back in special force HQ, they discover that Wolf Gang was behind the heist, with its true goal yet to be investigated. In the meantime, Tai’s fiancée, Phuong and her brother and Wolf Gang’s boss Loc vow revenge on An and her only family, Binh who has autism. The case escalates into an intense battle between the special force and Wolf Gang. For An, the only way to end the death threat is to hunt down the true mastermind behind Wolf Gang, before they get to her beloved brother.
14. Captain America: Civil War
Release Date: 27/4
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr.
Genre: Action, Adventure
Running Time: 147 minutes
Language: English with Vietnamese and Korean subtitles
After the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron, when Captain America and the Avengers' handling of an international incident results in collateral damage, politicians look to form a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to call in the Avengers, which results in the fracturing of the team while they attempt to protect the world from a new enemy. Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.
15. Nang
Release Date: 29/4
Director: Dong Dang Giao
Starring: Hoai Linh, Tran Thanh, Thu Trang, Kieu Minh Tuấa, Tien Luat, Kim Thu
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Running Time: 147 minutes
Language: Vietnamese
The movie is about a cute five-year-old girl named Nang (Sunny) living with her mom, Mua (Rainy) who is mentally impaired, in a small abandoned house but full of happiness and sometimes great noodles from a kindhearted neighbor - Mr Ba, to save their stomachs from bad lottery ticket selling days. Despite all odds, will the simple life of these good people forever be happy with the love they have for each other?
16. Ratchet & Clank
Release Date: 29/4
Director: Kevin Munroe, Jericca Cleland
Starring: James Arnold Taylor, David Kaye, Jim Ward
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Running Time: 94 minutes
Language: English with Vietnamese subtitles
Ratchet and Clank tells the story of two unlikely heroes as they struggle to stop a vile alien named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet in the Solana Galaxy. When the two stumble upon a dangerous weapon capable of destroying entire planets, they must join forces with a team of colorful heroes called The Galactic Rangers in order to save the galaxy. Along the way they'll learn about heroism, friendship, and the importance of discovering one's own identity.
17. Holidays
Release Date: 29/4
Director: Anthony Scott Burns, Matt Johnson
Starring: Kevin Smith, Lorenza Izzo, Seth Green
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Running Time: 105 minutes
Language: English with Vietnamese subtitles
Holidays is an anthology feature film that puts a uniquely dark and original spin on some of the most iconic and beloved holidays of all time. The film challenges our folklore, traditions and assumptions, making HOLIDAYS a celebration of the horror on those same special days' year after year. A collaboration of some of Hollywood's most distinct voices, the directors include Kevin Smith (Tusk), Gary Shore (Dracula Unbound), Scott Stewart (Dark Skies), Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer (Starry Eyes), Sarah Adina Smith (The Midnight Swim), Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact), Adam Egypt Mortimer (Some Kind of Hate), and Anthony Scott Burns (Darknet).
Thanh Van