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Three Films to Watch in January
October is approaching and a new wave of films will be on soon. Here are three breath-taking films recommended by BBC and see which of the following will appeal to you best?
Rebecca(《蝴蝶梦》)
The most famous adaptation of Rebecca is the Oscar-winning Alfred Hitchcock classic starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. How can Ben Wheatley's new version possibly compete? Well, one answer is to have Kristin Scott Thomas as Mrs Danvers, a stroke of casting genius which is enough to justify the film's existence. Another answer, which Wheatley gave is "going back to the book and trying to get closer to the actual storyYou think you know it and you just don't."
On Netflix from 21 October
Possessor
Andrea Riseborough stars as an assassin(刺客) who can control other people's bodies and get them to do the killing for her. Her latest job is to kill an IT tycoon (Sean Bean) and his daughter(Tuppence Middleton) by possessing the daughter's future husband (Christopher Abbott). David Ehrlich of IndieWire claimed, "90 minutes of Andrea Riseborough and Chriustopher Abbott engaging in warfare over control of the latter's body is more satisfying".
Released on 2 October in the US and 9 October in Canada
Honest Thief
Liam Neeson plays Tom, a retired bank robber who promises to return his ill gotten gains in exchange for a reduced prison sentence so that he can settle down with the woman he loves (Kate Walsh). But the two FBI agents (Jai Courtney and Anthony Ramos) assigned to fetch the money decide to steal it instead and frame Tom for murder. Unfortunately for them, he is a man with a very particular set of skills, hence the explosions, car chases, and shoot-outs.
Released on 14 October in France, 15 October in Portugal and 16 October in the US
21. What do we know about Ben Wheatley's new Rebecca?
A. It is the most famous adaptation of Rebecca.
B. It is directed and produced closer to the original.
C. Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine starred in his film.
D. Kristin Scott Thomas, a casting genius edited the movie.
22. When can you first enjoy Possessor in Canada?
A. On 2 October. B. On 9 October. C. On 14 October. D. On 15 October.
23. What can be expected in Honest Thief?
A. Tragic love. B. Thrilling action. C. Beautiful landscape. D. Psychological control.
