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Forget your neatly pressed heroes and chivalrous battles. This ain’t your grandpappy’s war story. Brace yourselves for a glimpse into the shadows, where a band of misfits, rejects, and downright scoundrels are about to rewrite the rules of engagement — with explosions, wisecracks, and enough grit to choke a panzer.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, the trailer declares, and it doesn’t lie. We see flashes of faces — a scarred smirk here, a glint of steely defiance there. A motley crew indeed, thrown together like mismatched socks, but with a glint in their eyes that speaks of cunning and chaos in equal measure.

Their leader? Captain Alistair Thorne (picture Henry Cavill with a twinkle of mischief replacing his usual Superman stoicism). He’s got the battlefield scars and the haunted gaze of a man who’s seen the abyss, but his grin promises he’s ready to kick it right back in the teeth.

Their mission? Impossible, of course. Deep behind enemy lines, amidst the goosebumps-inducing rumble of Nazi war machines, they’ll be tasked with a heist that could turn the tide of the war. But these ain’t your average jewel thieves. Their tools of choice? Explosives that sing opera, gadgets that would make Q blush, and fighting moves so unorthodox they’d make Dirty Harry wince.

The trailer is a whirlwind of action — bullets ballet across the screen, fists meet flesh with bone-crunching satisfaction, and explosions erupt in showers of fire and fury. But amidst the mayhem, there’s humor. A wisecrack cracked as a grenade sails through the air, a shared smirk before charging into a hail of gunfire. These are men (and maybe a woman or two) who dance with danger, and they know how to laugh in the face of it.

This isn’t just a war movie; it’s a heist flick, a buddy comedy, and a middle finger salute to convention all rolled into one. It’s the story of underdogs rising above, of proving that sometimes, the most unconventional methods are the most effective. It’s about the camaraderie forged in the fires of battle, the bonds that form when you’re staring down the barrel of a Nazi tank with nothing but your wits and a questionable sense of humor.

So, buckle up, history buffs and thrill-seekers alike. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is coming, and it’s bringing a whole new brand of warfare — one where explosions have punchlines and victory comes with a wink and a scar. Are you ready for a mission where the only rule is: win at all costs (and preferably with a bit of panache)? Then prepare to be entertained, surprised, and maybe even a little bit shocked. Just remember, when it comes to the Ministry, keep your expectations low and your laughter loud. It’s going to be one hell of a ride.

A Universal Pictures liberou o trailer completo e oficial de Velozes e Furiosos 10, e dessa vez, Dom Toretto parece que tem muito a mais a perder.

Confira a sinopse oficial do filme:

“Ao longo de muitas missões e contra probabilidades impossíveis, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) e sua família foram mais espertos, mais nervosos e mais rápidos do que todos os inimigos em seu caminho. Agora, eles enfrentam o oponente mais letal que já enfrentaram: uma ameaça terrível emergindo das sombras do passado, alimentada por uma vingança de sangue e determinada a destruir esta família e destruir tudo – e todos – que Dom ama, para sempre.

Em Velozes e Furiosos 5: Operação Rio de 2011, Dom e sua equipe derrotaram o nefasto traficante brasileiro Hernan Reyes e decapitaram seu império em uma ponte no Rio de Janeiro. O que eles não sabiam era que o filho de Reyes, Dante (Jason Momoa), testemunhou tudo e passou os últimos 12 anos arquitetando um plano para fazer Dom pagar o preço final.

A trama de Dante espalhará a família de Dom de Los Angeles às catacumbas de Roma, do Brasil à Londres e de Portugal à Antártida. Novos aliados serão forjados e velhos inimigos ressurgirão. Mas tudo muda quando Dom descobre que seu próprio filho de 8 anos (Leo Abelo Perry) é o alvo final da vingança de Dante.“

O elenco conta com a volta de Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, John Cena, Scott Eastwood, Jordana Brewster e Sung Kang. Os novos nomes contam com Brie Larson, Jason Momoa, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Alan Ritchson e Rita Moreno.

I’m surprised Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows wasn't as successful as the first. It’s no better or worse than the first. If you’re a fan of the characters it brings some of your favorites to the big screen for the first time. Is it a good movie? I can't say yes, but I would consider it a passable way to entertain children... for what that's worth.

One year after the defeat of Shredder (Brian Tee), Leonardo (Pete Plozek), Donatello (Jeremy Howard), Raphael (Alan Ritchson), and Michelangelo (Noel Fisher) lament the need to remain hidden from the world. Then, scientist Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry) helps the turtles' arch-enemy escape and provides for him two mutated goons: Bebop (Gary Anthony Williams) and Rocksteady (Stephen Farrelly). When you throw the alien world-conqueror Krang (Brad Garrett) in the mix, our heroes and their ally April O’Neil (Megan Fox) face their toughest challenge yet.

For fans of the franchise, this sequel offers a lot. Shredder is back (and he's ditched the mechanical armor, meaning he’s more in line with the television model). Along comes the other big bad: Krang. He's pretty cool, though you might be disappointed to hear his voice, which is completely different from the one you're accustomed to. You also get Baxter Stockman, Bebop, Rocksteady, and even Casey Jones (Stephen Amell) in a major role. There are some good action scenes, particularly between our heroes and Krang. The effects that bring these to life are better than they were in 2014 so it's not like there isn't anything to look forward to.

If you’re not a fan, you'll be disappointed. The story is not great. Upon meeting an extra-dimensional ball of chewed-up gum operating a hulking android, Shredder doesn’t bat an eye and immediately accepts to partake in global domination. You know it's only a matter of time before someone betrays someone else. Needless to say, the writing is not one of this film's strengths. The jokes are more likely to make you roll your eyes than laugh and the science makes absolutely no sense - even for a film revolving around genetically-altered sewer-dwellers.

The problem is that while the fans of this series have grown up, the characters haven't. The film does not aspire to please anyone BUT children and fanatics of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's creations. If a sequel or reboot does come around, it needs to be a lot smarter, or funnier. You can make great-looking characters and dizzying action sequences. The technology is there as long as you fork over the money. Now focus on making these characters worthy of the effects behind them.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows  isn't worth a canister of glowing ooze to anyone that isn’t already committed to liking it. Though not painful to sit through, I won't remember this film down the line and have no desire to revisit it anytime soon. My bet is you'll feel the same. (Theatrical version on the big screen, February 25, 2017)