Top five films to watch in Hong Kong this week (August 9-15), from Christopher Robin to Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days
A brutal Joaquin Phoenix thriller, a dragon boat drama, Winnie the Pooh, a Hong Kong gay romance from 1998, and a Korean special effects spectacular are the picks for this week
Click on the film titles to read SCMP.com reviews.
Joaquin Phoenix deservedly won the best actor prize at last year’s Cannes Film Festival for his visceral performance in this brutal thriller, adapted by Lynne Ramsay from Jonathan Ames’ novel. Playing a suicidal war veteran who tracks down runaways, Phoenix is astonishing as the emotionally damaged protagonist. (Now showing)
It’s a pity that China won’t get to see this very sweet and funny Winnie the Pooh film, which has apparently been denied a theatrical release in the country. Almost as charming as the recent Paddington films, this modest tale about a grown-up Christopher Robin is quality entertainment for kids big and small. (Now showing)