Top 10 Hottest Movie Releases in Cinemas for July 2019

• Movie Title: The Best Thing About Being with You
• Release Date: July 12, 2019
• Genre: Romance

Harry Lu returns to the big screen in the second film by director Luk Vân, titled 'The Best Thing About Being with You.' In this role, Luk Vân challenged Harry Lu to push his performance further. Initially, Harry didn’t feel a strong connection to the character when reading the script, but after several rehearsals, the role became more defined. By the end, it turned into a character Harry Lu poured his heart into. The return of Harry Lu, along with B Trần’s appearance in this second film, has sparked curiosity among fans. B Trần, known for his role in 'My First Love' (Vietnamese adaptation of 'She Was Pretty'), is expected to be a major highlight in Luk Vân’s second cinematic project. This is also B Trần’s first film of 2019, featuring some exciting action scenes that are sure to captivate the audience, as B Trần revealed.

• Movie Title: The Curse of the Bich Dam: Demon in the Mirror
• Release Date: July 12, 2019
• Genre: Horror

Legend has it that any mirror has the power to open a gateway to the world of the dead, through a ritual that summons the vengeful spirit of the Bich Dam. A group of students discovers an eerie mirror hidden deep within their old boarding school. Unknowingly, they recite an ancient incantation, not realizing that the price they must pay is their very souls.

• Movie Title: Anti-Corruption Squad
• Release Date: July 12, 2019
• Genre: Action, Crime

An investigation is underway to uncover the identity of a corrupt police officer accepting bribes in prison. Lục Chí Liêm goes undercover as an inmate to gather evidence from Tào Nguyên Nguyên, a notorious playboy currently incarcerated. During this time, Lục also has to face those he once imprisoned for their crimes...

The film follows the investigation to find a police officer who took a bribe of 30 million Hong Kong dollars to help a convicted murderer receive an early release for good behavior. Hong Kong’s ICAC agent Lục Chí Liêm (played by Louis Koo) goes undercover as a prisoner to approach the infamous Tào Nguyên Nguyên, hoping to find concrete evidence.

• Movie Title: Fortuna’s Eye
• Release Date: July 12, 2019
• Genre: Drama

Fortuna's Eye is based on the novel by famous Japanese author Naoki Hyakuta, known for works like Monster, The Eternal Zero, and Fueled: The Man They Called Pirate. The film follows Shinichiro Kiyama (played by Ryunosuke Kamiki), who lost his entire family in a plane crash at a young age. Since then, he has lived a solitary, withdrawn life. One day, Kiyama discovers he has the supernatural ability known as 'Fortuna's Eye,' allowing him to see through the bodies of those about to die. This special power changes his life forever.

During a visit to a mobile phone store, Kiyama meets Aoi Kiryu (Kasumi Arimura), a cheerful and kind-hearted girl who rekindles his dreams and self-belief. The two develop a close bond, but suddenly Kiyama finds he can see through Kiryu's body. Faced with the possibility of her death, Kiyama must decide: to save his love, he may have to sacrifice his own life.

• Movie Title: The Lion King
• Release Date: July 19, 2019
• Genre: Adventure, Animation, Family

The live-action adaptation of Simba's story and the iconic phrase 'Hakuna Matata'—a phrase familiar to people of all ages around the world—is brought to life with a star-studded cast, including the legendary Beyoncé. Directed by Jon Favreau, The Lion King promises to be a massive box office hit.

• Movie Title: Step Up 6: Street Dance
• Release Date: July 19, 2019
• Genre: Drama, Music

After an epic victory in Las Vegas, the LMNTrix crew is back, returning to Hollywood after years of success. Sean once again seeks Moose's help to deliver the ultimate performance in their careers, facing off against formidable rivals.

• Movie Title: Child’s Play: Killer Doll
• Release Date: July 26, 2019
• Genre: Comedy, Horror

In the Child’s Play franchise, Chucky is a sinister doll with a taste for blood and human dissection. However, the latest remake offers a closer look at the inner workings of this twisted character. MGM has teamed up with MastersFX to bring the “friendly” doll to life once more for Orion Pictures. Todd Masters and his team spent six weeks designing and assembling Chucky’s body parts, such as interchangeable arms and heads, to ensure they could meet the production's needs.

Directed by Lars Klevberg (Polaroid) and written by Tyler Burton Smith, the remake stays true to the original film’s premise. The plot follows a mother who gifts her son a cursed doll inhabited by the spirit of a serial killer, intent on a murderous rampage. The cast includes Aubrey Plaza, Brian Tyree Henry, Gabriel Bateman, Beatrice Kitsos, Ty Consiglio, and Carlease Burke.

• Movie Title: Spider-Man: Far From Home
• Release Date: July 4, 2019
• Genre: Action, Sci-Fi

In 2019, Sony released major films like Men in Black International, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Sony also spent $2 million attending CinemaCon, an event that previews upcoming films to distributors. In Spider-Man: Far From Home, Peter Parker and his friends are enjoying a relaxing vacation in Europe after a stressful school year. But before they can fully unwind, Peter is called back into action by none other than Nick Fury, the head of the Avengers, who warns him of a rising criminal threat. This action-packed, sci-fi film premiered in theaters on July 4th.

• Movie Title: The Invincible Dragon
• Release Date: July 26, 2019
• Genre: Action, Martial Arts

Martial artist Zhang Jin and MMA fighter Anderson Silva team up for Hong Kong's first independent action film, directed by Fruit Chan. The film kicks off with undercover cop Kowloon (played by Zhang), who takes down a criminal syndicate in a garden, which ends at a wedding party where Kowloon shoots a villain. The opening scene, along with a flashy cameo from Lam Suet, gives hope that the film will embrace its absurd elements. Unfortunately, the movie doesn’t live up to its promise.

The plot continues with Kowloon being stationed in a sleepy rural town, where a mysterious killer begins targeting female cops. Amidst the chaos, Kowloon’s fiancée, Fang-ning (Stephy Tang), is brutally murdered. Soon after, Kowloon himself is shot, and the investigation takes an unexpected turn, leaving him suspended from duty. The film blends action with a dark narrative, though it falters in its execution.

• Movie Title: Trading Paint: Legendary Racer
• Release Date: July 5, 2019
• Genre: Action

A racing legend is drawn back into the dirty world of competitive racing when his ambitious son joins a rival team, igniting a fierce and dangerous rivalry between father and son. The film promises thrilling twists, high-stakes competition, and gripping action, perfect for fans of action-packed movies and stunning visuals.