New films arrive in Mexican cinemas after World Cup break

Cinemas in Mexico are anticipating a return to normal audience levels following the end of the World Cup, with several new releases hitting the screens. Among the new offerings are "Mortal Impact" and "To the End of the World."

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I wanted realistic and relatable characters, even if you remove the plane accident and the sharks, I wanted them to remain interesting to follow.

"Mortal Impact," directed by Renny Harlin, presents a survival thriller where passengers of a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai must contend with sharks after an emergency ocean landing. The film draws parallels to "Open Water" and a story from "Jaws." Harlin, known for his action films, aims for realistic characters and a chaotic, visceral sound design, with Kiss founder Gene Simmons serving as a producer.

The Hollywood Reporter noted Harlin's return to form in action sequences, while Indiwire described the film as a solid, entertaining, though not groundbreaking, shark movie. The cast includes Ben Kingsley, Aaron Eckhart, Lucy Barrett, and Molly Belle Wright.

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Like all great movies, it's a solid, entertaining flick about a plane crashing into a bunch of sharks. And let me tell you, those sharks are very hungry.

"To the End of the World" marks a reunion for Aislinn Derbez and Mauricio Ochmann, a popular on-screen couple who previously starred in the romantic comedy "A la mala." Their on-screen chemistry was also seen when they played a married couple.

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While this is not the best shark movie, it is much higher on the food chain than it should be.