Films of 2008 pleased the audience with a variety. A lot of expected premieres came out. Some blockbusters were announced a few years before, and fans were eagerly awaiting their release. Many films have become rightly iconic. Some of them are still regularly shown on paid channels around the world.
The race for the main award in the world of cinema - the Oscar - was very intense.
2008 movie trends
Films of 2008 were remembered for their epicness. It can be argued that for the first time in several years, the fashion for multi-budget dramatic films with an abundance of special effects and the presence of a worldwide problem in the plot made itself felt again. In contrast to a similar boom in the early 2000s, the 2008 films did not describe historical (or pseudo-historical) events, as was the case in Three or The Kingdom of Heaven.
A new trend has been introduced in the filming of films based on comics. “The Dark Knight” Christopher Nolan was released with a “non-child” rating. And "Iron Man" came to the liking of many adults. Several psychological dramas are forever included in the annals of world cinema. This is “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”. Also, the world saw the continuation of the famous "Bond". Agent 007, played by Daniel Craig, fought crime in Quantum of Solace.
Russian films
Domestic cinema also did not lag behind. Several large-budget films came out, which were also in the foreign box office, which happens with Russian-made films not so often. The film "Admiral" tells about the civil war and the famous Kolchak. Several comedies received mixed reviews: "Draw", "Hipsters." Films of 2008 pleased with high-quality military dramas. The tape "We are from the Future" received high marks and raised a wave of discussions in society.
Twilight - 2008 movie
One of the most memorable films of 2008 was Twilight produced by Summit Entertainment. The tape is based on the eponymous bestseller written by Stephanie Meyer. The author took part in the writing of the script and directly in the filming. At the beginning of the film, you can see Stephanie sitting in a diner.
The film is about love between a vampire and a mortal girl. The plot contains elements of a detective story. Not only their physiological differences, but also the “bad” vampires interfere with being in love. The film was remembered for its indescribable atmosphere. Permanent rain and green forests reinforce the drama. Some soundtracks later took high places in various charts. The main characters are Kristen Steward and Robert Pattinson.
The film received wild popularity and an award from MTV Evards. Teenagers literally swept the merch with images from the tape from the shelves. Over the course of 4 years, several parts of the sequel came out, but the original Twilight still seems to fans the best movie in the saga.
Invincible - 2008 film
In the Russian box office you can highlight the film "Invincible." Many critics called it a kind of response to "James Bond." The main role was played by Vladimir Epifantsev. The film tells about the difficult fate of the secret agent of Russia. He blundered on a mission that led to the death of his comrades. Now he is an abandoned and useless person with no name. But fate gives him a unique chance to atone. He goes to the wanted criminal in many countries. Now the indestructible Kremnev will try to deliver him home. The film was shot abroad and in Russia. Rental fees brought the creators of more than one and a half million dollars. Spectator reviews were mostly good.
Films of
2008 contributed to the development of world cinema and significantly influenced the trends of the future. Many paintings were continued. Previously unknown actors began to be invited to Oscar-winning films.