New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Les trois mousquetaires: Milady (The Three Musketeers - Part II: Milady)
Directed by Martin Bourboulon.
Who’s in it?
François Civil, Vincent Cassel and Romain Duris.
What’s it about?
D'Artagnan is forced to join forces with Milady to save Constance, who was kidnapped before his eyes. But as war is declared and Athos, Porthos and Aramis have already joined the front, a secret from the past shatters old alliances.
Why watch it?
The film was shot back to back with its prequel "The Three Musketeers - Part I: D'Artagnan" (2023) for a total shoot of 150 days that started on August 16, 2021 and wrapped on June 3, 2022.
Miller’s Girl
Directed by Jade Halley Bartlett.
Who’s in it?
Martin Freeman, Jenna Ortega and Bashir Salahuddin.
What’s it about?
A creative writing assignment yields complex results between a teacher and his talented student.
Why watch it?
Wednesday Adams but not Wednesday Adams.
La passion de Dodin Bouffant (The Taste Of Things)
Directed by Anh Hung Tran.
Who’s in it?
Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel and Emmanuel Salinger.
What’s it about?
The relationship between Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin, the gourmet she has been working for more than 20 years. Growing fonder of one another, their bond turns into a romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the world's most illustrious chefs. When Dodin is faced with Eugenie's reluctance to commit to him, he decides to start cooking for her.
Why watch it?
Official submission of France for the Best International Feature Film category of the 96th Academy Awards in 2024.
The Promised
Directed by Ekachai Sriwichai.
Who’s in it?
Siwat Chotichaicharin, Jenny Ratchanok Suwannaket, Dragon Fabriccio Paolo, Ekachai Sriwichai and Sonthaya Chitmanee.
What’s it about?
The Thai title means a covenant that has been made with sacred and mysterious things that are respected. Those things will protect and bring success with the power of prayer. But there is always something to be given back, as well. ”Vowing” is a commonly known belief. The movie follows Nora Rongkru and the fight against things that cannot be seen to protect a loved one leading to the greatest horror in life.
Why watch it?
A southern ghost film. Need we say more?!
BTOB Time: Be Together The Movie
Directed by Kim Jin-cheol.
Who’s in it?
BTOB Time
What’s it about?
Looking back on BTOB's 10 years, promising a new future and filling the KSPO Dome with a wave of emotion, the 2022 10th Anniversary Concert.
Why watch it?
BTOB Time (Be Together) is a treat for the fans who have been with BTOB for the past 10 years.
Blue Giant
Directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa.
Who’s in it?
The voices of Shôtarô Mamiya, Amane Okayama and Yuki Yamada.
What’s it about?
Dai Miyamoto, a student from Sendai, receives a saxophone as a gift from his brother, Masayuki. He starts practicing immediately.
Why watch it?
The film is scored by the amazing jazz pianist and composer Hiromi Uehara.
The End We Start From
Directed by Mahalia Belo.
Who’s in it?
Jodie Comer, Ramanique Ahluwalia, Elena Bielova, Ruth Clarson and Benedict Cumberbatch.
What’s it about?
A woman tries to find her way home with her newborn while an environmental crisis submerges London in floodwaters.
Why watch it?
Following a number of stalking incidents, including one that allegedly occurred on the set, Jodie Comer was fearing for her own safety. Co-star and executive producer Benedict Cumberbatch recommended a bodyguard who had previously looked after him, and the producers took an extra effort to make sure that everyone on the set was safe.
