The world of cinema has always been characterized by a high level of turbulence. Events of various sizes and directions occur in it with constant constancy. Once again, films of the summer of 2015 allow us to make sure of this , a list of which is able to delight moviegoers with a pleasant variety of themes, plots, stars and debutants.
What did they show us last summer?
When it comes to recent premieres, it hardly makes sense to pay attention to the origin of cinema production. The important thing is what trace these or other films left in our minds. And they are Russian or foreign - a matter of secondary importance. First of all, it should be noted that the news of the summer of 2015 - films are very diverse in both genre and thematic terms. This action movie "Terminator: Genesis", "Mission Impossible: The Outcast Tribe", and the adventures of "Jurassic World", and the traditional Japanese animations "Naruto: The Last Movie". Of course, no season is complete without new comedies, in 2015 it was “Horoscope for Good Luck” and “Bartender”.
Two Russian films, Under Electric Clouds and Hero Pioneers, should be noted on a separate line in the last summer’s premier list. One can argue about their genre affiliation, but the extraordinary nature of these works is beyond doubt. And these are just some of the most notable films of the summer of 2015. The list of them could easily be continued if we pay attention to those tapes that did not cause significant resonance among the audience and professional critics. These films should not be neglected - not all significant works of art were understood at first sight.
"Terminator: Genesis"
Analyzing noteworthy films of the summer of 2015, the list of which can be edited, you can not go past the continuation of the legendary "Terminator". Another film about the battle of mankind with an army of cars from the future created by him was one of the most anticipated premieres of last season. This film, without a doubt, has become a cult, all over the world there is a whole army of fans. And those who do not belong to this army also expected this premiere with curiosity. They were interested in how long it is possible to exploit the artistic images that the audience met back in 1984.
And the conclusions followed were very disappointing. The film was a disappointment. He was not saved even by rather interesting special effects that made it possible to present the viewer with a leading role in the way that the audience got used to seeing him in the eighties of the last century. Apparently, any artistic achievements have their own shelf life, and it is impossible to exploit them endlessly.
"Jurassic World"
It’s best to look for the best films of the summer of 2015 among the works of such a genre as action. It does not even matter that the fact that no one expected anything special from the next sequel, Jurassic Park. The audience is always willing to go on high-budget adventure films. For most viewers, this is simply a magnificent sight and nothing more. It’s not good news that the numerous dinosaurs on Nublar Island once again got out of control and again created a threatening situation for those who like to stare at prehistoric reptiles.
No one doubts the inevitability of a happy end - rescue rangers will have time to come to the aid of the victims at the last moment, and all the ferocious tyrannosaurs will be driven into a concrete stall until the next continuation, until they break out again. No one doubted that. As in the fact that the best films of the summer of 2015 are fairy tales with a good ending. Demand for them is always stable and will hardly ever be completely exhausted.
New Russian images
Particularly noteworthy is the latest-time work by Russian director Alexei German Jr. , Under Electric Clouds. Its action takes place in the near future, when the world is on the verge of a global catastrophe. Fate mysteriously brought all the characters in the film to one point in space and made it difficult for the hard choice. The picture is full of allusions, hints and mysterious mystical manifestations. But it is precisely the unpredictability of the development of action that is interesting.
It should also be noted that the author worthily continues the traditions of his famous father in Russian cinema. Time will tell whether the author managed to say a new word in the history of world cinema with his film. But the attempt itself to do so inspires respect.
Pioneers - Heroes of Modern Russia
No less significant is another Russian film directed by Natalya Kudryashova - "Hero Pioneers". The ironic image in the name of the picture sets the coordinate system of the perception of the realities in which its characters live. They were pioneers in the Soviet school in the last period of the existence of a great country. And today they are successful functionaries of administrations, editorial offices, trade and exhibition centers, law firms and television studios.
They are quite successful, wealthy, were able to go round half the world and achieve even what they did not dare to dream about during the Soviet pioneer childhood. And with all this, they all lack something. Perhaps the most important thing. Understanding this every day more and more clearly. Russian cinematography is interesting in that it sometimes taps at the global issues of human life. It continues the traditions of the great Russian literature.
Anime
Japanese animation is always traditional and rarely goes beyond decades of elaborated canons. Most of the plot moves here are easy to calculate in advance. Like in the next series "Naruto. The last film." It tells about how the young heroine was abducted by dark alien forces, which constitute an undoubted danger to the entire human civilization.
Only Naruto can save the situation. But on the way to his beloved little sister, he has a lot to overcome. You would think that someone was expecting something new and unexpected from Japanese animation!
In the rhythm of hip hop
The most controversial news of the summer of 2015 are films that were initially not aimed at everyone, but only at a narrow target audience, for example, fans of rap music. It is the fans of Latin American rhythms addressed to the film "On Style". This is a kind of chronicle of the development of hip-hop style and its corresponding fashion, which is characterized by huge pants, extravagant jackets with graffiti-causing and bright baseball caps - all that gradually migrated to high fashion catwalks from the criminal suburbs of Latin American metropolises.
The film is full of visual archival materials and interviews with cult personalities that have influenced the evolution of this music and this lifestyle.
Some conclusions about what you see on the screen
Trying to follow the general trends in the development of world cinema and analyzing films of the summer of 2015, a list of which is presented to the public in the media, you can come to interesting conclusions. The most striking impression is the work of Russian directors. Before some of them even products that meet Hollywood standards recede into the shadows. First of all, this is a film by Alexei German Jr. With all the conventions of any ratings, the list of the three most significant premieres of the summer of 2015 is as follows:
- "Under the electric clouds";
- "Hero Pioneers";
- "Jurassic World".
The works of Russian authors are interesting in the unpredictability of plot moves and the freshness of plastic images. Often they keep the viewer's attention intriguing - it is impossible to calculate in advance how the action will end. This applies equally to comedies, many of the nuances of which are understandable only to domestic audiences. It remains only to regret that all the comedic novelties of the summer of 2015 are extremely primitive films both on a scenario basis and on a directorial embodiment.