The month of May is here. Allergies begin to worsen, the heat begins to tighten, labor day has given the privileged the sea of majo a bridge —to the people of Madrid even more— and, to finish off the play, This Friday the 5th a new string of premieres arrives in our cinemas led by James Gunn’s farewell to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Let’s go over them!
The premieres of May 5, 2023
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ (‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’, 2023)
- The third ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ is again directed by James Gunn in what is his last feature film with Marvel Studios before his final departure to DC.
- The cast brings together Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldaña, Pom Klementieff, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel as the lead septet.
- But be careful, because these will not be the only names in a cast completed by Chukwudi Iwuji, Maria Bakalova, Sean Gunn and Will Poulter. almost nothing.
- The film marks the introduction into the MCU of Adam Warlock, one of the most iconic characters in the Marvel Universe.
Criticism in Espinof: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3’: Laughter, tears, and a gigantic heart in a fantastical adventure that proves that when Marvel wants it, Marvel can
‘Siege’ (2023)
- It is the new film by Miguel Ángel Vivas, responsible for the magnificent ‘Kidnapping’, ‘Extinction’ and episodes of series such as ‘Mar de plástico’ or ‘La casa de papel’.
- It stars Natalia de Molina, Bella Agossou, Francisco Reyes, Fran Cantos and Chani Martín, among others.
- Its premise invites us to follow Dani, a riot police officer who will have to face a corruption plot and a crime in hostile territory after an eviction goes awry.
Criticism in Espinof: ‘Siege’ had everything to be a suffocating thriller as good as ‘Riot gear’ but falls victim to its ambition to want to be more than that
‘The Lost King’ (2022)
- ‘The Lost King’ is directed by Stephen Frears, the renowned director responsible for titles such as ‘Dangerous Liaisons’, ‘Philomena’ or ‘The Queen’.
- It stars Sally Hawkins, James Fleet, Jessica Hadwick and a Steve Coogan who doubles as a screenwriter.
- The film follows an amateur historian who defies the heavy-handed academic establishment in her efforts to find the remains of King Richard III, which have been lost for over 500 years.
And also…
‘My crime’ (‘Mon crime’, 2023)
‘The good companies’ (2023)
‘The trio in my flat’ (‘O trio em mi flat’, 2022)
‘Unzué. Juancar’s last team’ (2023)
‘The bad family’ (2022)
‘Mother Teresa: There is no greater love’ (‘Mother Teresa: No Greater Love’, 2022)
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