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Quite a few films both at home and abroad have brought a wave of heated discussions on the Internet in the first three months of 2018. If you’re looking for some good films to see, here are some recommendations.
Wonder
Country: United States
Date: January 19, 2018
Starring: Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay
Recommendation Index (指数) : 5 stars
On the theme of “We all are different and want to be treated with kindness”, the film touches every moviegoer. The movie was praised by audiences for hitting the soft spot as a heartwarming story.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Country: United States
Date: March 2, 2018
Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
Recommendation Index: 5 stars
Although missing out on the Best Picture award, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, which landed at Chinese cinemas on March 2, has received many positive reviews on Douban, China’s leading film rating platform. It scored 8.7 out of 10 points, based on more than 100,000 moviegoer reviews.
Operation Red Sea
Country: China
Date: Feburary 16, 2018
Starring: Zhang Yi, Huang Jingyu, Hai Qing
Recommendation Index: 5 stars
The Chinese action film Operation Red Sea has earned over 3.48 billion yuan at the box office by March 20, becoming the second highest money-earning Chinese film ever. Many comments on Douban mentioned the tense plot and breathtaking gunfights in the movie, which cost 500 million yuan to produce.
Secret Superstar
Country: India
Date: Feburary 16, 2018
Starring: Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan
Recommendation Index: 4 stars
The film deals with social issues including feminism (女权主义), equality and violence. From Dangal to Secret Superstar to the latest film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Indian films have developed a solid fan base in China.
21. Which of the following will you choose if you want to see a heartwarming film?
A. Wonder. B. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
C. Operation Red Sea. D. Secret Superstar.
22. What can we know about Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?
A. It is made in India. B It talks about feminism and violence.
C. Its theme is to treat everyone with kindness.
D. Its scores are based on how moviegoers reviewed it.
23. What do Opreation Red Sea and Secret Superstar have in common?
A. They earn a fortune on Chinese film market.
B. They are screened in Chinese cinemas on the same date.
C. They are the most popular films among young people.
D. They have something to do with social problems.
