From Disney’s Snow White to Mickey 17, this March there are many blockbuster movies releasing on the big screen and OTT. Packed with action, adventure, drama and thriller, these must-watch movies will keep you completely captivated. Get ready to enjoy cinematic magic!
Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Returns With Controversy and New Sparks!
Disney’s ‘Snow White’ is a live-action/CGI remake of the 1937 animated classic ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, but it has been subjected to more controversy and discussion than other remakes.
Some social media users took issue with the film’s lead actress, Rachel Zegler, who is of Colombian heritage. A statement by Zegler—in which she described the original film’s prince as a “pursuer”—also caused a stir. Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage called the portrayal of the dwarfs “backward.” The controversies didn’t stop there! The Guardian’s Stuart Heritage criticized the film’s trailer, calling it “the ugliest thing ever made.”
But, on the other hand, Snow White has some exciting stuff too! Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, famous composers of films like La La Land and The Greatest Showman, have created new songs for the film. Plus, the script has been given a fresh twist by a brilliant writer like Greta Gerwig (Barbie).
Will this classic fairy tale be a gold mine for Disney, or will it end up with more controversy than diamonds? Get ready to find out—‘Snow White’ hits theaters on March 21!
‘Death of a Unicorn’: When magic, greed and twists come into play!
If you love twisty, satirical thrillers about super-rich people like “The Glass Onion” and “The Menu,” then A24 has a big surprise for you! This month the studio is releasing two blockbuster films, one of which is ‘Death of a Unicorn’.
The story begins with a father-daughter duo (Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega) driving through a private nature reserve. Then their car collides with a unicorn—yes, a real unicorn from Fairy Tale! But this is not just a magical moment, but the beginning of a sinister plot!
The father’s rich boss (Richard E. Grant)** discovers that unicorns have magical healing powers. Now he and his family (Tea Leoni and Will Poulter) plan to dissect the rare creature’s body in a lab for profit to see if it can cure cancer!
Can human greed go to any lengths? Was the unicorn really magical or just an illusion? And who all is behind this mystery? You’ll find out the answers to all these questions in cinemas on March 28 (USA) and April 4 (UK)!
‘Black Bag’: When love and espionage get dangerous!
Steven Soderbergh is back in his thriller mastermind style! His new film ‘Black Bag’, a high-octane spy drama, stars Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender as a British couple who are not just husband and wife but also top-secret agents!
All is going well, until the wife becomes suspected of treason—and the case is assigned to none other than her own husband! In a flash, love and loyalty are put to the test. Can the two trust each other, or will the machinations of the intelligence world consume their relationship?
Soderbergh said about the film:
“I thought, what if George and Martha from ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ were made part of an intelligence agency?”
This powerful film also stars Tom Burke, Regina Jean Page, Marisa Abella, Pierce Brosnan, and Naomie Harris!
Release Date: March 14 (International) Get ready for an explosion of espionage, suspense and emotions!
‘Chaos: Manson Murders’ – Was it just a horrific crime or was there a big secret behind it?
Charles Manson’s name is included in the most horrific murders of 1969, but was its real conspiracy hidden till now? The documentary ‘Chaos: Manson Murders’ is going to reveal the dark secrets that were hidden for decades.
This story is not only about Manson’s brainwashed followers and the murders of innocent people done by them, but it points to an even deeper conspiracy. Based on the book ‘Chaos’ by Tom O’Neill and Dan Piepenbring, this documentary raises questions about the suspicious similarities between the CIA’s infamous MKULTRA mind-control program and Manson’s methods!
📌 Were the LSD experiments and Manson’s mind-control techniques connected?
📌 Why were so many CIA people surrounding Manson?
📌 Was this just the act of a crazy criminal, or part of a hidden government experiment?
The documentary is directed by Errol Morris, known for such brilliant documentaries as ‘The Thin Blue Line’ and ‘The Fog of War’.
🗓 Release date: March 7 (Netflix) Get ready to have this dangerous mystery revealed!
‘The Electric State’: When the robots lost, but did humans really win?
If you loved blockbusters like Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, get ready! The Russo Brothers are coming with their new science-fiction epic film ‘The Electric State’, which will take you on a dystopian adventure.
Plot of the story:
An alternative future of the 1990s, where there has been a war between humans and robots. Humans won, but did they really win? Now the surviving robots have been thrown into an Exclusion Zone, which has become a desert world.
The Adventure Begins:
Millie Bobby Brown stars as an orphan who ventures into this strange world to find her lost brother. But she is joined on this dangerous journey by Chris Pratt—a war veteran with a mysterious past of his own.
Controversy surrounding the film!
The film is based on a graphic novel by Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag, but major changes have been made to the story, which has made some fans unhappy. On this, Joe Russo said:
“Fan expectations are always complicated… some characters are taken straight from the graphic novel, and some are entirely born of our imagination!”
📅 Release Date: March 14 (Netflix) Get ready for a visual treat!
‘The Penguin Lesson’: When an unwanted guest changes your life
What if a pet comes into your life that you never wanted? ‘The Penguin Lesson’ is bringing such a heart-touching, funny, and inspiring story, which will make the audience laugh as well as give a deep message.
Glimpse of the story
In 1976, British teacher Tom Mitchell (Steve Coogan) gets a job at a boys’ school in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The job seemed easy, but circumstances surprised him.
The first difficulty was that Argentina was going through a military coup at that time. The second, and much more unexpected, problem arises when Tom finds an injured penguin on the beach, which he saved. But now this penguin is not ready to leave him alone.
When the Penguin Becomes a Teacher
Tom brings his new companion to school, and the students are very impressed with the penguin. Slowly, it is understood that the classroom environment has become better because of this little guest. For Tom, this experience proves to be not only fun but life-changing.
Critics’ Opinion
Collider’s Isabella Soares writes that this film is interesting and inspiring. Steve Coogan’s performance is commendable, and the film maintains a good balance of humor despite difficult subjects.
Release Date
This film, which is releasing on March 28 (US), is set to show the audience a different kind of entertaining and inspiring story.
‘Mickey 17′: When humans become immortal, but what will be the price?
Bong Joon Ho returns after five years with a new science-fiction film that brings a unique and mind-bending story. This is his first English-language film after ‘Parasite’, and it will take the audience into a shocking world of the future.
The future of 2054 and the story of Mickey
Robert Pattinson plays a simple laborer named Mickey in this film, who works in a spaceship traveling to an icy planet. But his job is not ordinary. He dies repeatedly and is resurrected each time with his memories and personality intact.
Everything seemed perfect, but then a shocking incident happens—two incarnations of Mickey exist at the same time. This mistake can put not only his life but the entire mission in danger.
Mixed response from critics
The film’s visual storytelling and dark satirical style have been praised. David Ehrlich of IndieWire says that it is Bong Joon Ho’s finest and most balanced English-language film, which goes beyond the boundaries of Hollywood studios and makes its own identity.
However, not everyone was impressed. According to BBC’s Hugh Montgomery, the film falls short and disappoints.
Will this film be able to meet the expectations of the audience?
‘Mickey 17’ is definitely a unique and philosophical science-fiction film. But it will be interesting to see how the audience views it—a masterpiece or a missed opportunity?
