If we think about February, the first thing that comes to our mind is that we’ll probably have to come across dozens and dozens of sentimental films, that we have seen a thousand times. It’s certainly a difficult fight, but this month we’ll try to stop you to falling into the trap of Netflix and Prime Video, which in Cupid mood, they’ll try until the end of the month to attract us with the same romantic and sad films. So, we have selected for you several thrillers and “differently” romantic stories not to be missed, obviously among the new releases on the streaming platforms.
Little Big Women (2020)
DIRECTOR: Hoseph Ksu
WHERE TO WATCH IT? Netflix
Available from February 5th, “Little Big Women” is the story of a family trying to accept the disappearance of their grandfather, which was the male figure of the family and who has always lived far away with a thousand secrets. The film tells the resilience of women who live with this profound disappointment and it features the best actresses of the Chinese cinema.
Red dot (2021)
DIRECTOR: Alain Darborg
WHERE TO WATCH IT? Netflix
A dramatic thriller sets in Sweden and a romantic excursion through snowy landscapes that unexpectedly turns into a struggle for survival. One thing is sure: it will definitely get you out of the honeyed Valentine’s Day vibe. It coming on February 11th.
Malcom & Marie (2021)
DIRECTOR: Sam Levinson
WHERE TO WATCH IT? Netflix
In anticipation of the new season of Euphoria, Zendaya is back as Marie, the main actress. The film gives homage to Hollywood films of 1950s. A sentimental and a bit dramatic film, for those who don’t want to give up the love story, but unusual… considering that the story focuses only on a cast of two people, or the protagonists. A choice due to the fact that the film was shot during the lockdown in the spring.
Anna (2019)
DIRECTOR: Luc Besson
WHERE TO WATCH IT? Prime Video
Coming out of the comfort zone again in February, we catapult ourselves between the secret agencies of the KGB and the CIA, where Anna, a future Russian spy, or rather a future assassin, is located. Vis a vis with her destiny, Anna will understand that she was born to be a professional killer. You can discover her story from today, February 4th, on Prime Video.
L’ultimo paradiso (2021)
DIRECTOR: Rocco Ricciardulli
WHERE TO WATCH IT? Netflix
A story of love and anarchy in 1950s, starring a young farmer from a small rural town. He seeks love, but it’s a dream that becomes impracticable when you have feelings for the person from whom you’d like justice.
I Care a Lot (2021)
DIRECTOR: J Blakeson
WHERE TO WATCH IT: Prime Video
Maybe a little black humor is what that we really need, and here it’s guaranteed. Marla is a self-confident legal guardian and all of her expert scammer’s games to rob the elders that the court has entrusted her. But, unfortunately, she won’t have to manage her own business alone. Available February 19th.
Bliss (2019)
DIRECTOR: Mike Cahill
WHERE TO WATCH IT: Prime Video
80 minutes between science fiction and horror, but there is no shadow of bliss, unless the painful paths that lead Greg to reach it: psycho-drugs, drugs and strangely, even hell. The movie will be available on Prime Video on February 5th.
The white tiger (2021)
DIRECTOR: Ramin Bahrani
WHERE TO WATCH IT? Netflix
Watch it now on Netflix.
“The White Tiger” is based on Aravind Adiga’s bestseller. The movie tells the story of an ambitious driver from a rich Indian family who, driven by the desire to redeem his life and become rich and powerful, he would be willing to do anything, even to pretend to be someone else.
Sotto lo Zero (2021)
DIRECTOR: Lluis Quilez
WHERE TO WATCH IT? Netflix
“Sotto lo Zero” is the reversal of traditional films focused on prison life. What happens when cops run away from danger? The story is translated into a cold winter’s night, when an armored vehicle transports inmates to another prison. It will initially be a situation of bad weather to bring the protagonists into a situation of mystery and dangerous, but it will only be the beginning of a long escape from the unknown enemy. Watch it now on Netflix.
