Spy (U.S.)
Opened May 21
Comedy. Directed by Paul Feig
When a CIA agent falls off the grid, the agency needs to send another agent out into the field. They find a volunteer in an unlikely desk analyst named Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) for an undercover track-and-report mission, but once she arrives on the scene Cooper throws herself into action to stop arms dealer Raina Boyanov (Rose Byrne). Hilarity ensues as Cooper proves that despite what others may think of her, she’s got enough fight in her to save the world from disaster.
Home (U.S.)
Opened May 21
Animation. Directed by Tim Johnson
The Boov are an alien species who are constantly on the run through the universe, taking over planets and calling them temporary homes. When they reach Earth, they think they are safe – until a misfit Boov named Oh (voiced by Jim Parsons) makes a crucial mistake. Oh becomes a fugitive from the Boov and teams up with a human girl named Tip (voiced by Rihanna) to set things right, their differences taking them on wild adventures. In the end, both human and alien alike learn the true meaning of friendship and home.
The Treacherous (Korea)
Opened May 21
Historical drama. Directed by Min Kyu-dong
In the reign of the tyrant Joseon king Yeonsangun (Kim Kang-woo), the throne is surrounded by treacherous advisers such as Im Sung-jae (Ju Ji-hoon) who feign loyalty while seeking to grab influence for themselves. When Yeonsangun orders that 10,000 beautiful women be brought for his pleasure, his subjects see an opportunity to wield true power. In this historical drama, Korea’s most beautiful women become trained pawns in a brutal game of political chess.
Mad Max: Fury Road (U.S.)
Opened May 14
Action. Directed by George Miller
George Miller’s postapocalyptic universe comes alive once again in the long-awaited installment of the “Mad Max” franchise. Road warrior Max (Tom Hardy), captured by the army of Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), joins Furiosa (Charlize Theron) as she attempts to free Immortan Joe’s wives and take them to a promised land called the Green Place. Max is haunted by his own past as they flee from Immortan Joe’s ruthless and persistent attacks in this high-speed, action-packed movie.
The Chronicles of Evil (Korea)
Opened May 14
Thriller. Directed by Baek Woon-hak
A police officer named Chang-sik (Son Hyun-ju) is kidnapped by a taxi driver late at night. They get into a fight, and Chang-sik kills the driver. He cleans up the scene and returns home, but the next day the body is found hanging from a crane in front of the police station where Chang-sik works. Chang-sik is put in charge of the investigation, and he nervously watches his own team close in on him as he tries to find the person who has witnessed his crime.
