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What to watch: 30 breathtaking films of 2018

1. Adventures of Paddington 2 (Paddington 2)

This is simply a masterpiece, a cinematic balm for the prejudices of our time. Bright and kind, he represents a better world for all of us. This is a film where the protagonist's "superpower" is not the ability to fly or jump over buildings in one jump, but rather the sincerity and empathy that makes everyone around Paddington more sincere and empathetic.

2. Black Panther (Black Panther)

Black Panther is unlike most Marvel films. Director Ryan Coogler and co-writer Joe Robert Cole told a story that is deeply Afro-centric and political in its themes and issues. It mixes the superpowers of a Marvel hero and a bit of a James Bond spy thriller. In other words, they created a film that speaks directly to a specific segment of the population. But Black Panther doesn't want to alienate other viewers in any way - it's still an adventure for everyone.

3. Annihilation

Alex Garland created a very insightful, sometimes even heavy film. Like Ex Machina and a few other screenplays he's written, the filmmaker borrows familiar genre vanities to make something defiantly controversial and richer than many of his conceptual influences. Also, "Annihilation" is more ambitious and epic in scope than "Ex Machina" because it features a strong and wide range of curious and mysterious women, including the tenacious Natalie Portman, who finds herself in an even more complicated story.

4. Trainer

In principle, a typical story of the fall and rise of a great football player. But these stories are always so interesting, motivational, you never get tired of watching them. Therefore, we offer for your viewing a new, exciting film about the player of the national football team Yuri Stoleshnikov. His failure at a crucial moment in the championship cost him dearly. The football player had to leave the national team, end his career and become the coach of an inconspicuous football team in a provincial town. But it was when he became a coach that he again believed in himself.

5. A Wrinkle in Time

Meg is an ordinary schoolgirl, but she could not even imagine that exciting adventures lay ahead of her. And these adventures are not only in our world, but also in other worlds, unseen by people. When Meg found out that her dad did not die while conducting another experiment (as everyone around thought), and there is a chance to find him, she, along with her new friend Calvin and her little brother, set out to look for him. But during their journey, they were not alone, they were helped by three amazing creatures: Mrs. Whattoot, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Toest. In order to achieve results in the search for her father and successfully return to Earth, Meg needs to know herself and accept herself for who she is. The power that she will discover in herself will help to defeat the darkness that slowly but surely captures everything around ...

6. Ready Player One

Already in 2045, and this is not so far away as it seems, the world will become completely different. He is completely thrown into chaos. People living in the ruins, which have long become their home, are trying to escape from the gloomy reality into the virtual world, the world of the game called "Oasis". You can be anyone there and no one will guess that you are a worthless boy from a neighboring house, there you are a strong and smart man. But Oasis isn't just played to escape reality. The creator of the game, James Halliday, left a very original will, which says that whoever finds the "Easter Egg" in the game will receive a huge fortune. Naturally, millions of people start playing Oasis in the hope of finding an Easter egg. The protagonist of the film - an ordinary boy Wade Watts - joins this marathon. The guy and his friends plunge headlong into this amazing virtual world.

7. Avengers: Infinity War (Avengers: Infinity War)

If you are a fan of science fiction, comics and superheroes, then 100% watched the previous parts of The Avengers and other Marvel films. But what is special about this film? The fact that favorite movie characters are collected here: Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Doctor Strange and other superheroes. They had to team up to stop the intergalactic tyrant Thanos (he was in Guardians of the Galaxy, if you remember) to get all six Infinity Stones. After all, to find the missing stones, he needs to invade Earth. Ironically, Thor accidentally ends up on a Guardians of the Galaxy spaceship. And lucky that these guys have already had to deal with Thanos. But will all the heroes be able to unite, find a common language and resist the tyrant?

8. Deadpool 2 (Deadpool 2)

Well, wait? The most reckless, the most talkative, the most destructive, but at the same time the most beloved mercenary is back! But this time he is not alone. He's putting together a super team. The super-soldier who burst into Deadpool's life, who has a murderous mission, makes him think about what friendship, family, what it means to truly be a hero. But that doesn't stop him from kicking ass to the bad guys, and not only them. Indeed, sometimes for a good result it is necessary to use dirty tricks.

9. Han Solo: Star Wars. Stories(Solo: A Star Wars Story)

Did you know that Han Solo was the fastest pilot and the most cunning smuggler in a galaxy far, far away? Did you know? Well, anyway, this is an interesting story about Han Solo and his faithful friend Chewbacca. After watching this movie, you will understand that you knew far from everything about Star Wars.

10. Ocean's 8 girlfriends (Ocean's 8)

Summer, sun, heat, New York and… The annual charity ball, which will be attended by many stars and simply rich people. And if a lot of rich people gather in one place, then there will be a lot of money.
Debbie Ocean just can't miss this event and starts planning the heist of the century. No major heist can go through without a great team. But what will happen if this team will consist entirely of women?

11. Incredibles 2 (The Incredibles 2)

And in the life of superheroes there are ordinary family difficulties. When Mrs. Incredible was once again busy saving the world, Mr. Incredible had to deal with children and family affairs. But being a dad, and even children with superpowers, is not so easy. Also, children are unhappy with their superpowers, oh, this transitional age. But when a new, stronger enemy begins to threaten the Incredibles, all everyday difficulties fade into the background. After all, the salvation of mankind is much more important.

12 Ant-Man and the Wasp

Ant-Man is probably the only movie in the Marvel universe that you don't need to watch 100,500 more movies to get the gist of it. Scott Lang, who is Ant-Man, joined the Avengers team, but, nevertheless, decided to stay in San Francisco, because his beloved daughter is there. But for Scott there is a new mission from Hank Pym, who, in fact, created the suit that changes sizes. But this time, Ant-Man will not be alone against evil, he will have a partner - the Wasp.

13. Mission: Impossible: Aftermath

Not a single detective action movie can go exactly according to plan. And the last part of the "Mission" was no exception. Superspy Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, is trying to deal with the aftermath of a failed IMF mission. But the CIA doubts the motives of Agent Hunt and now he has to buy as much time as possible to prevent a huge catastrophe, because he is being hunted not only by professional mercenaries, but also by his former allies.

14. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Holmes and Watson)

Geniuses are often considered very strange, even crazy. And we are all familiar with an amazing character named Sherlock Holmes. And, oddly enough, he attracts people like a magnet, despite the fact that he is diligently trying to push everyone away, to hide away from people. But the genius, whatever one may say, has to work with the "stupid people" from the police station. After all, without it, they cannot cope with many mysterious crimes. What is special about this version of the film? The fact that this is not just a detective story, but a comedy. I think it's worth a look.

15. The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

Sometimes a simple trip can turn into an incredible adventure. Chance decides everything, it determines our destiny. This exciting film will tell about the cards that chance has given to an ordinary Indian named Aja. Since childhood, the boy loved to leaf through IKEA magazines, and this is how he instilled a love for this store. Therefore, one day he decided to earn money for a trip to Paris, where there is IKEA and where his French father once lived, whom Aja never met. Arriving in France, the guy met a charming American woman, fell in love with her, they agreed to meet in a romantic setting. From this evening, Aji's adventures begin ....

16. Bad Times at the El Royale

The 1960s… The border between Nevada and California… A long-forgotten hotel… But at the same time, seven completely different personalities, whose fates intertwined at one moment, meet at El Royale. But this is not just a friendly meeting. The story gets weird and creepy...

17. Mamma Mia 2 (Mamma Mia! 2)

Last time this story ended with a wedding. And now you will see where it all began. First love, best friends and an unforgettable summer are waiting for you.

Sophie has always dreamed of getting married on the island of Kalokairi, which has already become something special for their family. And she did it. Now the girl owns a hotel on this island and is preparing to become grandfathers of her three fathers. But the more time she spends on the island and the villa, the more she learns about her mom Donna's past. It is time to find out how the mother met all three men, how she had fun in her time, how she raised her daughter alone and how the history of this villa began in general.

18.Alpha (Alpha)

A long time ago, about 20,000 years ago, the Earth was not very comfortable. Well, to be more precise, it is not at all comfortable, it is cold and death awaited people at every step. And on whether today it will be possible to catch a game or not, a person's life depends.
People at that time lived in tribes. Some were much more developed than others, and due to this, they managed to survive more easily. The film shows the story of a young man from one of the most advanced tribes of the time. A young hunter is faced with an unfriendly world full of dangers. He is left alone with himself, with his fears. Will he be able to overcome himself and find his way back? Perhaps the future of the whole world depends on this journey.

19. Christopher Robin

We all know a boy named Christopher Robin. And they are familiar with his friends - toys - Winnie, Piglet, Tiger, Eeyore. But what if these are not fairy-tale characters at all, but real, living characters. Then Christopher won't always be a boy. He grew up, he had a family, a job. But due to the fact that he has to be a serious, business man, he forgets how fun it can be. Christopher's life is no longer the same as it was in childhood. Routine, eternal haste, adult problems. But one day he meets his old friend Winnie by chance. He asks Christopher Robin to help him find his other friends. When the search was over, the toys decided that they needed to save Christopher from such a boring life. It's time to release the perky boy who sits inside a serious adult man.

20. The Spy Who Dumped Me

Morgan and Audrey are best friends and have no secrets from each other. Her friends' favorite pastime is to hang out in nightclubs and meet guys there. This is how Audrey met her love. Everything was fine, but at one point the guy just left without explaining anything. Hoping to heal her wounded heart, the girl plans to go on another “reconnaissance” tour of the night city with her friend. But suddenly her plans are cut short - her ex-boyfriend appears in the apartment, and not alone, but pursued by armed men. So Audrey finds out that her unfortunate boyfriend is a spy, an intelligence officer. The girl barely manages to escape from the villains. Where does she run first? That's right, to his best friend Morgan. Having told her friend the story about the spy guy, Audrey had no idea that she was also bringing trouble to her best friend. But this is where this exciting journey of girls across Europe begins, full of dangers, fear and laughter.

21. Return of Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins Returns)

Repetition of sequels to beloved classics is a tricky business. But it's also a day-to-day Disney trade that will be absolutely successful in continuing the story of Walt Disney's favorite movie.

Amazing nanny Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family after many years and finds that the children have long since matured. Jane became a suffragette and Michael became a banker. Tragedy struck in their family, Michael's wife died. But Mary arrived as always on time. She helps the Banks family find happiness and joy again.

22. Aquaman

In 2018, not only the MARVEL universe, but also DC will delight with new fantastic films. Comic book lovers just can't miss this masterpiece.

Aquaman is a hero whose superpower is fully manifested in water. Many do not really revere his abilities, because they think that on land he will be of no use. But in the water he has no equal, if trouble happens in the ocean or the sea, Aquaman is indispensable here. But the guy was not always aware of his abilities. He grew up in the most ordinary family that lived on the seashore. Yes, the young man was stronger than others, yes, everyone considered him a little strange, but no one would ever have thought that his mother was the queen of Atlantis. Before her death, she told about her secret and now Arthur (that's what Aquaman is called) will have to fully know his powers in order to save humanity from an impending disaster...

23. Meg: Monster of the Deep (The Meg)

Most of the underwater world has not been explored. And the Pacific Ocean is no exception. Just imagine how many bewitching secrets can be stored there and what terrible creatures live there! There are many research bases in the seas and oceans that are trying to learn more about the underwater world. One of these bases was attacked by a monster called a megalodon. Scientists believed that it had died out long ago, but the facts speak for themselves. Jonas Taylor - a paleontologist - decides to go on an underwater expedition to learn more about this underwater creature and prove to those who do not believe him that meg does exist. But the problem is that this huge shark really likes to kill people….

24. Birthday!

When a girlfriend appears in a guy's life, friends gradually fade into the background. Especially when the girl is no longer just a girl, but a bride. The couple makes plans for the future, they get to know their parents and in general everything is serious about them. However, Anton cannot miss the next birthday of his friend. Having made promises to his fiancee that he would behave modestly at the party, Anton left for another city for a wild party. Waking up in the morning not at home, without a phone and not at all remembering what happened and how he got here, the guy decided to look at the pictures from the party on social networks. What he saw did not make him particularly happy. He not only did not fulfill everything that he promised Marina, but also managed to cheat on her. Anton has only a few minutes to remove all the “evidence” before the bride sees them. But apart from social networks and instant messengers, Anton has no connection with the world...

25. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

A few months after Grindelwald was taken into custody by the UCSC (United States Magical Congress), he managed to escape. A sinister plan was born in his head: to gain power over all wizards and fantastic animals, thereby elevating them above Muggles (non-magicians). Only Dumbledore, once a former close friend of Grindelwald, can interfere with this plan. But he can't do it alone. Therefore, we will again see our favorite heroes who will go on another adventure.

26. Rampage

Davis Okoyi is a primatologist who prefers to communicate with the animal world than with people. But once one of the genetic experiments failed, which led to colossal consequences. Animals that somehow touched the materials of the experiment become huge monsters. And one of the affected animals was Davis' friend, Gorilla George. Okoye decides to save George at all costs, but he encounters several more modified animals along the way. Davis and a genetic engineer are trying to find a "cure". But everything is not as simple as it seems. They have a fierce battle to save the animals and the whole world.

27. Jurassic World 2: Fallen Kingdom

Four years have passed since the tragedy that occurred in the Jurassic amusement park. Then the dinosaurs smashed everything, instead of a park there is now wild nature in which dinosaurs live peacefully. But they are in danger - a volcano wakes up nearby. The local organization decides that the dinosaurs need to be evacuated from the island. To do this, they turn to Owen Grady, a veloraptor trainer, for help. While they are trying to find all the lizards, they are informed that if the dinosaurs are evacuated from the island, then this can again turn into a disaster for humanity ...

28. Pacific Rim 2 (Pacific Rim: Uprising)

All the time, people thought that if aliens invaded the Earth, they would do it from space, from the sky. But unexpectedly for everyone, monsters appeared from the depths of the sea. The aliens call themselves Kaizu. Special robots have been developed specifically for the fight against aliens. The war between the Jaegers and the Kaizu has been going on for years. But in order to destroy the Kaizu, it is not enough just an army in robot suits, you need to destroy the portal through which they came to Earth. And only the only experienced pilot left on Earth, Riley Beckett, can cope with this task.

29. Beauty on the whole head (I feel pretty)

Rene Bennet is an ordinary, young, but not very attractive girl. Her life consists mainly of trying to lose weight, go on a diet, do fitness, become more beautiful, more confident and please at least someone. And then one day fate said to Rene: “Okay” and threw her off the exercise bike in the fitness center. The girl hit her head hard. And this trauma brought colossal changes in her life. Although outwardly she has not changed in any way, but inner confidence makes the girl understand that she is already special. Renee gets the job she's wanted for so long, meets a guy she charms with her ease, confidence and self-love. But what will happen if this confidence passes?

30. Taxi 5 (Taxi 5)

Gibert - former commissioner - now mayor of Marseille. Being a mayor he does so-so, as well as a commissioner. But the film is not about Gibert, but about Sylvain Marot, a local policeman who likes to make noise. Gibert entrusts Maro with an important mission - to catch a gang of Italians. As it turned out, catching up with them is not so easy, because they drive first-class cars. This forces Maro to contact Eddie, the nephew of the legendary taxi driver. After all, the guy inherited from his uncle the same taxi. It's just a pity that Eddie didn't get the talent to drive a car from his uncle. Yes, in principle, Maro does not need Eddie as a driver, he only needs a legendary taxi ...