Hello everyone!
I recently watched the movie 'Man for the New Year' by director Andrei Noskov in one of the online movie theaters, and I wanted to share my thoughts on what I saw.
With so many movies coming out on New Year's Eve, it's easy to get lost in the sea of comedies and animated films. I've already reviewed some of them earlier, and you can find links to those reviews at the end of this post.
This movie is a unique blend of comedy and melodrama, which isn't something you see every day in cinema. That's what drew me in.
Before I dive into the movie itself, let me give you some general information about it.
Release year: 2023
Country: Russia
Genre: comedy, melodrama
Director: Andrei Noskov
Screenplay: Angelina Debora, Diana Belova, Andrei Noskov
Producer: Andrei Noskov, Diana Belova
Cinematographer: Vasily Ivanov
Art director: Polina Bikkert
Age rating: 16+
Runtime: 90 minutes
Main cast:
Kira KaufmanChristina KuzminaIlya NoskovAndrei NoskovSergey PerehudovAngelina DeboraRoberto FleitesAlexey VoskresenskyKira KaufmanChristina KuzminaThe plot of the movie is set up in a way that it could've actually happened in real life. So, the movie starts with a very successful girl named Anna, played by the amazing actress Christina Kuzmina, meeting a man in a store who paid for her because her credit card wasn't working.
Frames from the movie 'Man for the New Year'Anna tells her friend Lera, played by Kira Kaufman, about her adventure in the store.
Scenes from the movie 'Man to the New Year' Lera was chatting with me, and she said she'd broken up with her boyfriend, but was confident she'd find someone new by the New Year.
Scenes from the movie 'Man to the New Year' She'd even moved to a new flat to get away from her ex.
Scenes from the movie 'Man to the New Year' Lera was on the hunt for a wealthy and handsome guy.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for New Year's' She was taking cues from another friend of hers, Svetka, who was a real high-flyer. Svetka had been married five times and thought she knew men inside out.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man to the New Year' Lera was using online dating to find her next catch.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man to the New Year' And then there was one particularly disastrous date.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for the Holidays'74-year-old grandpa.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for the Holidays'I've gotta say, his grandkid posted his own pic instead of his grandpa's.
Lera's on the hunt for a guy, but she's got some pretty high standards. None of these dudes she's met so far are measuring up.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for the Holidays'Some of them are cheapskates, others are total party animals.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for the Holidays'And then there are the ones who are just totally focused on themselves.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for New Year's'With one incompetent guy, Nikolai,
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for New Year's'she goes through a horror quest.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for New Year's'Nikolai himself didn't take part in it, but watched Lera go through it from the administrator's room.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for New Year's'After that, he's promised himself not to agree to any more surprises.
Lera wants to make up with her boyfriend, but her pride is getting in the way.
Lera's friend Anna is meeting her boyfriend for the second time in a store, where he helped her out with money last time, and now she's returning the favor by helping him pay for his purchases.
At the end of the movie, Lera gets into a fight with Anna.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for New Year's'However, for New Year's Eve, the last one with her husband Vasily, played by Andrey Noskov, comes to Lera's place to make up
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for New Year's'and they end up planning to spend New Year's Eve together. In the end, they made up.
Just when I thought the movie was wrapping up, a surprise knock at the door had me on the edge of my seat. I opened the door to find my ex-boyfriend Anton, played by Ilya Noskov, standing on the threshold, and to make things even more complicated, he was also Anna's charming stranger from the store.
It turned out that Svetka had been trying to sabotage my relationship with Anton and had deliberately caused a rift between us.
The movie ends on a high note. We made up, and Anton even proposed to me.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for New Year's'New Year's celebrations are just around the corner.
Scenes from the movie 'A Man for New Year's'Scenes from the movie 'A Man for New Year's'The cast was great. I won't list everyone, but the main actors delivered a fantastic performance.
Kira Kaufman - Lera
Kristina Kuzmina - Anna
Ilya Noskov - Anton
Andrey Noskov - Vasily, Anna's husband
Sergey Peregudov - Nikolai
I loved the way the actors brought their characters to life. I felt like I was experiencing their real emotions. Although the movie had a mix of comedy and drama, I have to say that the comedic moments were few and far between, and most of the actors weren't comedians.
My thoughts on the movie.
The plot kept me hooked until the very end. Would Lera manage to find a wealthy and handsome man in just five days before New Year's? That was the question.
Watching a new contender for her holiday season can be both comical and tragic at times. Unfortunately, there are many such contenders in life, which is a sad reality. I watched the film from start to finish, and there were moments when I felt a lump in my throat. The film's tone is very heartfelt and genuine. The ending wrapped everything up nicely, and I was happy for the characters. It left me feeling lighter.
I think one of the things that really stood out to me was how relatable the storyline was. It's easy to get caught up in the drama and romance of the movie, but at its core, it's a story about real people and their struggles.
One of the things that I appreciated most about the movie was the way it handled the themes of love, heartache, and relationships. It's a complex and often messy topic, but the movie tackled it in a way that felt authentic and honest.
Overall, I would highly recommend watching 'A Man for New Year's.' It's a great movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you feeling hopeful and inspired.
I promised to share links to the films I've already watched. Here are the latest ones:
New Year's Ol' Inclusive (2023, film)
New Year's Chef (2023, film)
The Adventures of Three Heroes and Pup Earth (2023, animated film)
'I'm Getting Married!' (2022, film)
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Wishing you a peaceful and joyful time!