This week's recommendation Friday, December 20, 2024 New movie "Radical" / Old movie "The Sting"

New movie "Radical"

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An elementary school with the lowest academic standards, always in an environment where crime is a constant presence. The students at this school learn the joy of exploration through the new teacher's unique and unconventional lessons, and their grades improve dramatically. This film, based on a true story that took place at a Mexican elementary school, attracted 3 million viewers in its home country and became the No. 1 hit of 2023. Eugenio Derbez, who plays a teacher again after "CODA" (21), shows off his new charm.

Released nationwide on Friday, December 20th at Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, Shinjuku Musashinokan and other theaters. Distributed by At Entertainment.

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Old movie "The Sting"

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December 20th is the birthday of director George Roy Hill. One of his masterpieces, "The Sting" (1973), won seven awards at the 46th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. This fun-loving crime film starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford was a box office success and captivated many audiences.

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