Buzz
1. Inferno
This 122-minute film directed by Ron Howard, starring Felicity Jones, Tom Hanks, and Ben Foster, was released in Vietnam on October 14, 2016. The story follows Robert Langdon, a man who suffers a head injury and memory loss after a bullet grazes his skull. Upon regaining consciousness, he finds himself pursued by assassins. As he uncovers dark secrets, he must race against time to prevent a catastrophic genocide plan.
2. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Directed by Tim Burton, this highly anticipated fantasy film, released on September 30, 2016, stars Eva Green, Samuel L. Jackson, Asa Butterfield, and Judi Dench. The 127-minute movie tells the story of Jacob Portman, who embarks on an adventure to a mysterious place where he meets Miss Peregrine and a group of peculiar children. Each child possesses extraordinary abilities, from a fire-wielding girl to an invisible boy, creating an eerie and enchanting atmosphere.
3. Storks
The only animated film to hit Vietnamese theaters in early October, 'Storks' directed by Nicholas Stoller and Doug Sweetland, premiered on September 23, 2016, and quickly became a hit. Based on the ancient myth of storks delivering babies, the film reimagines the storks as employees of the world-renowned delivery company, Corner Store. The plot follows Junior, an ambitious stork, and Tulip, the only human in the factory, as they unintentionally create an unplanned baby girl. Together, they must resolve the situation before their boss finds out, sparking a hilarious adventure.
The movie 'USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage' directed by Mario Van Peebles, starring Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, and Thomas Jane, premiered in Vietnam on October 7, 2016. The film dramatically retells the harrowing story of the USS Indianapolis during World War II. After delivering a crucial atomic bomb to the Pacific, the ship was ambushed by the Japanese and sunk in just 14 minutes. Of the 1,197 sailors on board, nearly 300 perished with the ship, while the survivors faced extreme conditions: hunger, thirst, sunstroke, delirium, and relentless shark attacks. The film chronicles their struggle for survival without a single distress signal reaching help.
'Deepwater Horizon', a gripping 110-minute film directed by Peter Berg, features an ensemble cast including Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, and Kate Hudson. Released in Vietnam on September 30, 2016, it dramatizes the catastrophic 2010 oil rig explosion that devastated the U.S. oil industry. The story focuses on Mike, a family man working for a major oil company, who finds his life turned upside down by the unexpected disaster. As the Deepwater Horizon rig erupts in flames, the crew must battle to survive amidst the chaos and impending death.
The Thai film '24 Hours of Love', directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun, premiered in Vietnam on October 28, 2016. Starring Chantavit Dhanasevi and Nittha Jirayungyurn, the 120-minute film tells the story of Den, a shy and unattractive IT guy, who secretly loves his beautiful and successful coworker, Nui. During a company trip, Nui suffers a head injury and temporarily loses her memory. Den seizes this opportunity and pretends to be her boyfriend. With only 24 hours to change the course of their relationship, will Den's feelings be reciprocated?
'The Disappointments Room' is a chilling 96-minute horror film directed by D.J. Caruso, starring Kate Beckinsale, Mel Raido, and Duncan Joiner. Released in Vietnam on October 21, 2016, the film follows Dana, who moves into a secluded house in the countryside, only to discover a mysterious room that doesn't appear on the house's blueprints. Desperate to unlock the door, Dana unleashes a series of terrifying events that spiral out of control. As eerie noises and supernatural forces plague the family, Dana’s sanity begins to unravel, and the terrifying secrets of the room are gradually revealed, bringing doom to her family.
'Ouija: Origin of Evil', a supernatural thriller directed by Mike Flanagan, stars Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser, Doug Jones, and Lulu Wilson. The film, which hit theaters in Vietnam on October 28, 2016, follows a widow and her two daughters in 1965 Los Angeles. They host a séance to promote a fraudulent business, only to inadvertently invite a real demon into their home. When the youngest daughter becomes possessed by an evil spirit, the family must confront unimaginable fear to save her and send the malevolent force back to the other side.
'Saigon, I Love You' is the latest film from director Ly Minh Thang, featuring a star-studded cast including Maya, Huy Khanh, and NSND Ngoc Giau. Released in Vietnam in October 2016, the film explores the romantic and emotional stories set in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. It reveals a more tender, heartfelt side of Saigon beyond its usual hustle and bustle. Through a series of interconnected narratives, the film depicts themes of love, family, friendship, and sacrifice. It shows the city as a place where relationships bloom, fall apart, and reconnect, offering a view of Saigon that is both intimate and full of affection. The 98-minute film is now playing nationwide.
'The Accountant', a 128-minute action-thriller directed by Gavin O'Connor, stars Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, and Jon Bernthal. Released in Vietnam on October 14, 2016, the film centers on Christian Wolff, a young man with autism who possesses an extraordinary talent for numbers. Under the guise of a small-town accountant, Wolff secretly works as a financial mastermind for dangerous criminal organizations. As the government starts closing in on him, Wolff takes on a legitimate assignment involving a multi-million dollar discrepancy at a tech company, which sets off a deadly chain of events that threatens his life.
'Golden Triangle Task Force' is a 122-minute action-crime film directed by Dante Lam, starring Zhang Hanyu and Eddie Peng. Released in Vietnam in October 2016, the movie is based on a true story set in the Golden Triangle along the Mekong River, where 13 Chinese sailors are brutally murdered. The investigation uncovers not only a massive drug trafficking operation, with 900,000 pills of methamphetamine found on the victims' boat, but also exposes the lawless and dangerous world of the region. The film sheds light on the dark underworld of the Golden Triangle and the hidden human stories that surface during the investigation.
