【Movie Watch】New Releases This Week！Live-Action Aladdin Is Ready to Make a Wish

By／MOOK Scenic Spots Family (compiled & reported)
 
This week’s new releases include the live-action *Aladdin* starring Will Smith, as well as *Mayday’s Life Infinity Co.*, headlined by Mayday and featuring special appearances by Huang Bo and Tony Leung Ka-fai！Get ready to catch these movies after work or over the weekend！

Aladdin
 
 
 
Rub the magic lamp and carefully make three wishes... In an ancient city at the heart of the desert lies a mysterious legend—anyone who obtains a magical lamp will have their three wishes granted by a genie with limitless powers. The clever poor boy Aladdin meets the brave and independent Princess Jasmine, confronts the evil sorcerer Jafar, and stops his plot to usurp the throne. With the help of the mischievous and humorous Genie, a romantic love story unfolds. Following *Beauty and the Beast*, Disney once again adapts a classic animated film into a live-action version. The live-action *Aladdin* not only restores the grandeur and iconic music of the animation, but director Guy Ritchie’s involvement makes the story even more thrilling and tightly-paced. Will Smith plays the Genie, bringing a hip-hop comedic style that gives the film a fresh new world.
 
Release Date: May 22, 2019
Runtime: 2 hours 08 minutes
Distributor: Disney
Director: Guy Ritchie
Cast: Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, Navid Negahban
 
 
 
Mayday’s Life Infinity Co.
 
 
 
*Mayday’s Life Infinity Co.* is headlined by Mayday’s Monster (guitar), Stone (guitar), Masa (drums), Guanyu (drums), and Ashin (vocals), with special appearances by Huang Bo and Tony Leung Ka-fai, and co-starring 4.15 million “members” (fans). Directed by Xiancao Image and Chen Yiren, the story begins with “Yesterday’s Happy Street Battle,” where Mayday transforms into five superheroes with extraordinary powers, forming an elite squad called “The Fifth Division.” Guitarist Monster plays Mr. Monster, clad in red armor and agile in combat; guitarist Stone plays Lonely Stone, tough as rock; drummer Guanyu plays Mini Ming, a lucky and hilarious crossbow archer who can even dodge attacks while bending down to pick up money; bassist Masa plays Hell Kitty, a sarcastic and humorous character with heavy artillery; and lead vocalist Ashin plays Honey Potter, a genius wizard with magical powers. After a great battle, the five return to “Today’s Loser Record Store” to live ordinary lives reminiscing about the past. But when a superior reappears to “reassemble the team” to fight a fierce monster, and the “Today’s Loser Record Store” is within the attack range, “The Fifth Division” decides to rise up to save the Earth, defend their original music, and retrain for battle. After 122 nights of “Life Infinity Co.,” where do the five heroes go? What do they do? How much hotpot do they eat? And what journeys are captured in Monster’s selfie lens? *Life Infinity Co.* continues its business on the big screen.
 
Release Date: May 24, 2019
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Directors: Xiancao Image, Chen Yiren
Cast: Ashin, Stone, Guanyu, Masa, Monster

Mr. Henry’s Secret
 
 
 
A mysterious bestseller sparks a literary feud... In a small French town, there is a library that specializes in collecting “rejected manuscripts.” One day, young editor Daphné discovers a manuscript—a novel titled *The Final Moments of a Love Story*, written by a pizza maker named Henri Pic. Obsessed with the writing, Daphné decides to visit Henri’s widow to request permission to publish this masterpiece. As expected, the novel becomes an instant hit, but it is soon questioned by critic Huchon, who refuses to believe a pizza maker could write such an astonishing work. He teams up with Henri’s daughter, Joséphine, to investigate the secrets behind the book...
 
Release Date: May 24, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Distributor: Original Entertainment
Director: Romain Basset
Cast: Fabrice Luchini, Camille Cottin

Unmarried Woman
 
 
 
Xiaomin (played by Charlene Choi) has been married to her childhood sweetheart A-Quan for four years, but no one expected that she is still a virgin. She thought her husband would accept this lifestyle and continue living with her, but he ultimately decides to leave her, shattering her peaceful and stable life. Now, with no husband and no job, Xiaomin returns home to help her father run their failing teahouse. She hires a mysterious chef, Jia-Hao (played by Wu Kang-ren), to take charge of the kitchen. Jia-Hao has a unique cooking philosophy—his process is like sex, full of stimulating sights, sounds, and flavors. His dishes draw crowds to the teahouse, and his carefree attitude toward life helps Xiaomin uncover the mysteries of intimacy. After breaking free from her constraints and taking a step toward bodily autonomy, Xiaomin, now experiencing love for the first time, still doesn’t know what kind of life she wants. She embarks on a wilder journey to explore the unknown parts of herself...
 
Release Date: May 24, 2019
Distributor: Huaying
Director: Tseng Tsui-shan
Cast: Wu Kang-ren, Tai Pao, Charlene Choi

I Love My Poetry
 
 
 
Kindergarten teacher Lisa (played by Rooney Mara) has entered her forties, not only feeling jaded with the teaching career she has dedicated herself to for years, but also having to face her indifferent husband and rebellious children at home. The only moments of solace in her life come from teaching a night class in poetry in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. One day, Lisa discovers that one of her five-year-old students, Jimmy, shows astonishing talent for poetry. At first, she just wants to protect him from his neglectful parents, but soon she begins to risk her career, family, and freedom. She goes to any lengths to nurture Jimmy’s potential, hoping it will blossom—but her obsession may lead to irreversible consequences...
 
Release Date: May 24, 2019
Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes
Distributor: Garage Play
Director: Sara Colangelo
Cast: Rooney Mara, Gael García Bernal, Rosa Salazar