These films and series excite us, and we share our enthusiasm with you! Every two weeks, AlloCiné recommends 5 essential titles arriving on Netflix.
Fiasco (April 30)
What is this series about?
Raphaël Valande begins filming his first feature film: an adventure spanning the ages from prehistory to the landings, including the Vikings… to pay tribute to the heroic life of his resistant grandmother. But quickly, the problems accumulate and the filming gradually turns into a nightmare. And for good reason: someone from the team is trying to sabotage his film from the inside…
Why does this hype us up?
For its casting which brings together the elite of French cinema. A group of friends led by the François Civil/Pierre Niney duo and brought together by Igor Gotesman, to whom we already owe Five and the comedy Family Business on Netflix. Fiasco promises to be in the same vein: funny, rhythmic, with high-level guests. Presented in preview at the Canneséries Festival, it has already made hundreds of spectators laugh.
Check out our full review here.
Knock at the Cabin (May 1)
What is it about ?
While spending their vacation in a chalet surrounded by nature, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who force them to make an impossible choice. If they refuse, the apocalypse is inevitable. Almost cut off from the world, the young girl’s parents must make their decision before it is too late…
Why does this hype us up?
Released in theaters on February 1, 2023, Knock at the Cabin is coming to streaming for the first time. This film directed by M. Night Shyamalan offers an original concept and an ending open to interpretation. Worth seeing if you’re a fan of the director or if you’re looking for a psychological thriller with an apocalyptic twist…
A man, a real one (May 2)
What is it about ?
An Atlanta real estate tycoon, Charlie Croker, faces sudden bankruptcy. He tries to defend his empire and his interests against those who try to profit from his disgrace.
Why does this hype us up?
Because it is written by David E. Kelley, the man to whom we owe Big Little Lies, Ally McBeal, La Défense Lincoln, Boston Public and even Dr Doogie (but yes, with the young Neil Patrick Harris!) . The showrunner signs his new collaboration with the streaming platform with this drama with an attractive cast: Jeff Daniels, Lucy Liu, Diane Lan and Bill Camp are the headliners.
Barbarian (May 2)
What is this film about?
Going to Detroit for a job interview, Tess finds herself renting an “Airbnb” for the duration of her stay. But when she arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is already occupied and that a strange man named Keith is already staying there… Despite the embarrassment, she resignedly decides to spend the night there, the hotels surroundings being complete. But awakened in her sleep by mysterious sounds, Tess will embark, despite herself, on a series of terrifying discoveries…
Why does this hype us up?
A critical success in the United States in 2022, Barbare made a big splash on the other side of the Atlantic. This low-budget horror film, notably starring Bill Skarsgård (the clown from It), was released here directly on Disney+, before joining the Netflix catalog on May 2.
Mother of the Bride (May 9)
What is this film about?
Emma, Lana’s daughter, returns from abroad and drops a bomb: she is getting married in Thailand and in a month! Lana learns that the man who won Emma’s heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.
Why does this hype us up?
More discreet in cinema and television in recent years, Brooke Shields occasionally allows herself small, light productions. This romantic comedy, where she plays opposite former stars (Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Chad Michael Murray), promises us a great time in the sun.
