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As theatres reopened to some major box office hits, the past year has been a big step towards taking movie-goers back to the big screen amidst the pandemic. 2021 saw some great films between Sardar Udham and Spider-Man: No Way Home so 2022 begins on a somewhat hopeful note. While the Omicron scare looms large, January is full of anticipated titles dropping on streaming platforms and in theatres. Major highlights include Gehraiyaan, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and more. Directed by Shakun Batra, the film is set to release on Amazon Prime Video. The first month of the year will also see the long-awaited theatrical release of Radhe Shyam, a period romance starring Prabhas. The Tragedy of Macbeth starring award-winning actors Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand will arrive on Apple TV+ after it opened to significant Oscar buzz. Some of the upcoming titles were delayed owing to the pandemic and for the most part, it looks like movie buffs will finally get their wait’s worth.
Here are some of the best movies to watch on streaming and in theatres in January 2022:
The Tender Bar
The Tender Bar is George Clooney’s eighth directorial. Based on J.R. Moehringer’s 2005 memoir of the same name, the film is a coming-of-age story set in the ’70s. Starring Ben Affleck, Lily Rabe and Christopher Lloyd, the film follows a young boy abandoned by his father, who seeks a father figure in his uncle Charlie (played by Affleck) and patrons at a bar in Long Island. The film is scripted by Willaim Monahan, the Oscar-winning writer of The Departed. Its star cast and feel-good plot make this an unmissable movie to watch this month.
When: January 7
Where: Amazon Prime Video
Radhe Shyam
Featuring Bahubali star Prabhas alongside Pooja Hegde, Radhe Shyam written and directed by Radha Krishna Kumar is easily one of the most hotly anticipated Indian movies arriving in January 2022. The film, dubbed as a period romance will see Prabhas play Vikramaditya, while Hegde will play Prerana. This is their first film together and fans are excited to see their onscreen chemistry. While little is known about the plot, every poster and teaser we’ve seen so far promises a timeless love story and of course, Prabhas serving retro looks. Basically the kind of stuff that gets the crowd into theatres. While the most buzz-worthy Indian films have been postponed owing to the Omicron scare, so far the makers of Radhe Shyam have revealed that the film will have its theatrical release on time. However, that’s subject to change given the rising COVID-19 cases in the country.
When: January 14
Where: In theatres
The Tragedy of Macbeth
The synopsis of The Tragedy of Macbeth is enough to give one goosebumps, the good kind of course – Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in Joel Coen’s bold and fierce adaptation; a tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning. Two of the biggest, award-winning stars of our times – Washington and McDormand play husband and wife in the most exciting adaptation of William Shakespeare’s popular stage play. Shot fully in black and white, the Joel Coen directorial seems to set up a noir-ish vibe. So while there are multiple Macbeth adaptations across cultures, it will be interesting to see what the film can accomplish visually, to say the least. The A24 film which also casts Corey Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson and Harry Melling opened to rave reviews and expectedly sparked Oscar predictions.
When: January 14
Where: Apple TV+
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Munich – The Edge Of War
WWII thriller Munich: The Edge of War is based on a novel by Robert Harris. Set in 1938 when Europe was at the cusp of war, the film revolves around an emergency Conference in Munich that sees negotiations between two old friends, days before the war begins. Starring George MacKay, Jannis Niewöhner, award-winning actor Jeremy Irons and more, the film is a historical drama worth keeping an eye out for.
When: January 21
Where: Netflix
Gehraiyaan
Gehraiyaan directed by Shakun Batra has a star-studded cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa. The film promises to delve, as the title suggests, into the depths of modern relationships. The first look and teaser featuring the lead cast was enough to spark intrigue. In it, we get a look at characters and their seemingly complex love lives. Karan Johar describes the film as “an intense, real, and honest observation of modern relationships” which added to the exciting cast makes it a must-watch.
When: January 25
Where: Amazon Prime Video
Titane
Titane is a film that has been dubbed both bizarre and brilliant by critics. Written and directed by Julia Ducournau, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where he won the Palme d’Or, making Ducournau only the second female director to win the honour. The body horror film revolves around a woman who was injured in a car accident in her childhood and has a titanium plate fit inside her head. It casts Agathe Rousselle, Vincent Lindon in a shocking, genre-bending thriller. If you think that’s cryptic, the film’s logline simply reads, “A metal highly resistant to heat and corrosion, with high tensile strength alloys, often used in medical prostheses due to its pronounced biocompatibility.”
When: January 28
Where: MUBI
Attack
John Abraham, fresh off his triple role in Satyameva Jayate 2 which was a major dud of a film, will next be seen in Attack playing a super-soldier. The action drama will see the actor take on the role of a soldier, more of a lone ranger tasked with, no points for guessing – saving the country. In this case, it’s a hostage crisis. Judging from the teaser we’ve seen so far, it’s going to be an exposition-filled ride. The pacey thriller also casts Jacqueline Fernandes and Rakul Preet Singh in pivotal roles.
When: January 28
Where: In theatres
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild is here to take us back into the iconic animated film franchise revolving around beloved prehistoric creatures as they navigate friendship, love and family. While there are already five films out there, the latest flick marks the return of Simon Pegg as Buck Wild the weasel who we first saw in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. The film’s plot has possum brothers Crash and Eddie who in an attempt to get some distance from their older sister Ellie set out to find a place of their own only to get trapped in an underground cave. Luckily, Buck Wild comes to their rescue. The film also casts Utkarsh Ambedkar, Justina Machado, Vincent Tong and more.
When: January 28
Where: Disney+ Hotstar
Home Team
Netflix’s January catalogue has some feel-good additions. Home Team is a sports comedy based loosely on the life of Sean Payton, a former New Orleans Saints coach. After a Super Bowl win, he is suspended, prompting him to move back to his hometown. There he reconnects with his 12-year-old son and begins coaching a high school football team. The film casts comedy veteran actor Kevin James, Twilight star Taylor Lautner, Rob Schneider and more.
When: January 28
Where: Netflix
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