Detectives, thrillers, adventures, disasters - February comes out in a wide variety of genres.
An Earth satellite falls from orbit and is about to collide with the planet. Only three people: a former astronaut, his former colleague and a conspiracy theorist believe that a disaster can be avoided and go into space to save humanity.
"Shooting Moon"
Directed and written by Roland "let me somehow destroy the Earth" Emmerich. Recall that the director's resume includes Independence Day, Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow and 2012. Halle Berry ("John Wick 3"), Patrick Wilson ("Aquaman") and John Bradley ("Game of Thrones") took the lead roles. Other cast members include Donald Sutherland ("The Best Offer"), Charlie Plummer ("All the Money in the World") and others.
"Ancharted: it's not on Card."
Premiere date is February 18
An adaptation of one of the best video games in history, Uncharted. Tom Holland plays young Nathan Drake, a professional treasure hunter with a dark past. The film is supposed to tell the story of how he became the character in the games. Together with his friend Victor "Sully" Sullivan, he will try to find the lost jewels and solve the mystery of his own brother's disappearance.
"Death on the Nile"
The date of Premiere is February 11
Poirot goes on vacation to Egypt, where he stumbles upon the murder of a socialite and a millionaire.
Oscar winner Sir Kenneth Branagh returns to the director's chair after Murder on the Orient Express, and also plays the Belgian detective. The film stars Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Tom Bateman, Emma McKee and others.
Kimi
Premiere: February 10 (on HBO Max)
KIMI is a voice assistant developed by a giant corporation that records everything a person says. The main character, played by Zoe Kravitz, deciphers the recording and hears that a murder is being committed. She appeals to her superiors, but they are all against any further proceedings. She must leave her home to begin the investigation, but suffers from a fear of open spaces.
"The Big Bug".
Premiere date: Feb. 11 (on Netflix)
A French science fiction film about the events of the year 2050. Humans are actively using artificial intelligence, but one family unexpectedly has a domestic robot that locks its owner in the house. Outside, however, androids are rioting and trying to take over.
Directed and produced by Oscar winner Jean-Pierre Jeunet, director and screenwriter of Amélie.
A Race Against Time
Premiere Screening Date: February 25
Naomi Watts plays Amy Carr, who single-handedly cares for her teenage son and his sister. One day, while jogging, she learns that her son has broken into a school with a gun and has been taken hostage. Now she wants to do something for her child and rushes to the scene.
"Texas Chainsaw Massacre"
Premiere date: Feb. 18 on Netflix
It will be a direct sequel to the 1974 film based on the novel by Trobe Hooper. There have been sequels, remakes and spin-offs before, but the new film will ignore them.
The plot is fairly mundane: an assassin chases a group of people and kills some of them when he reaches them. This is a must-see movie for fans of the genre and for those who believe Netflix can bring something fresh to the table.
