“UNIAN has prepared a selection of the best new films this week – both in Ukrainian cinemas and online.”, – WRITE: www.unian.ua
UNIAN has prepared a selection of the best new films this week – both in Ukrainian cinemas and online.
Frames from the movie “Robber by calling” and “Black Phone 2” / UNIAN collage, screenshotsAmong the main premieres in the cinemas of Ukraine this week-the criminal drama “Channeling Tatum and Kirsten Danst,” Black Phone 2 “with Itana Gouk and the Ukrainian Crinzh-Comedy” 10 bloggers “with a whole of Ukrainian stars.
In addition, on October 16, one of the largest film festivals of today in Ukraine will start in the capital-the 9th Kiev Week of Critics, where many high-profile premieres are traditionally awaited on moviegoers.
Meanwhile, a cheerful animated movie “Family of Fools” will be available online on Netflix.
For more information on these and other new movies of the week, see the UNIAN review.
- The robber by calling
- Black phone 2
- 10 bloggers
- Gabby’s doll house in cinema
- Fascinated. The mystery of the Polar Bear
- Lake of desires
- Kiev Week of Critics
- Family of fools
- She in darkness goes
The robber by callingRoofman (USA, 2025, drama/crime)
The tape, whose name literally translates as a “roofer”, tells the incredible real story of American Jeffrey Manchester, who became famous in the United States with his unusual tactics of robbery. He penetrated McDonald’s restaurants through the roof, carefully planning each operation. In general, he managed to rob from 40 to 60 institutions, but never used the cruelty to their employees.
In 2004, Manchester was able to escape from prison, after which he settled at the toyed Toys R US, where he arranged a “apartment” behind the wall. In the afternoon he was hiding there and having fun at night. More, he even managed to have a romantic relationship with a woman who had no idea about his past.
The main roles in the movie played Chening Tatum (“Clippers twice”, “Deadpool and Wolverine”, franchises “Super Mike”, “Macho and Botan”) and Kirsten Danst (“Interview with a Vampire”, “Dog Power”, “Rebellion”, Franchise “Frag.
Also in the tape are involved Ben Mendelson (“Casino robbery”, “Pine place”, “Dark times”, “Captain Marvel”), Peter Dinklage (“Three Billboards at the Ebbing, Missouri border”, “Affamin” thrones “), UZO Aduba (series” Orange – Hit of the Season “,” Residence “), Juno Temple (” Classmates “,” City of Sins 2 “, series” Forgo “,” Ted Lasso “), Lakit Stanfield (” Unhealed Jewish ” Grand Budapest, Cry 6, Franchise “Spider-Man”, series “House with servants”) and others.
The film was filmed by American Derek Sienfrans (Valentinka, Pine Place, Light in the Ocean). He is also a co -author of the script for the movie “Sound of Metal”, which was nominated for Oscar in the “Best Original Scenario” category.
The film’s world premiere took place in September 2025 at the Toronto International Film Festival, and he mostly received positive feedback.
“Roofer” is a disarming sweet switching of tone performed by director Derek Sianfrans, which has an uneven plot, but skillfully adapted to the strengths of Chenning Tatum as an extremely cute main character, ” – the consensus of critics on Rotten Tomatoes sounds.
Currently, an IMDB movie rating is 7.1 out of 10 points, while on Rotten Tomatoes, it received 83% of critics approval. At the same time, at Metacritic, cinema experts rated it at 65 out of 100 points, which corresponds to the characteristic “generally positive feedback”.
As Channing Tatum was preparing for this atypical role for him, read in our separate material.
Black phone 2Black Phone 2 (USA, 2025, Horror)
The events of the second part of the successful mountain of 2021 “Black Phone” from Blumhouse occur four years after the Finn Boy, with the help of ghost children, repelled a cold-blooded maniac maniac.
Nowadays, the 17-year-old protagonist is still trying to arrange his life after abduction. Meanwhile, his sister Gwen begins to receive calls from a black phone and see the alarming visions of three guys, which is monitored by a stranger in the Winter Lake Winter Camp. Deciding to solve this secret and put an end to suffering – his brother, ”Gwen convinces Finn to go to the camp during a winter blizzard. Now they have to face the murderer who became even stronger after death – and much more important to them than they imagined it.
Mason Thames (“How to curb the Dragon”, “Walker”), Madeleine McGro (“American Sniper”, “Man-Murakh and Osa”) and Ethan Gouk (“Society of Dead Poets”, “Gattak”, “Gattak”, “Gattaka”, “Gattaka”, “Hatak”, “Hathos”, “The Society of Dead Poets,” “The Society of Dead Poets” Ryan “,” Dogville “,” Lost “) in the role of Finn’s father and Gwen.
Among the new names in the caste are Demian Bicher (“Montene Eight”, “The Nun”, “Alien: Testament”, “Gozilla v. Cong”).
The tape was directed by Scott Derrixon, who removed the first “black phone”, as well as hits such as “Dr. Stranda”, “The Day when the Earth stopped”, “Sinister”, “Released us from evil” and “six demons of Emily Rose”.
Currently, an IMDB movie rating is 7.3 out of 10 points, while on Rotten Tomatoes, it received 81% of critics approval. At the same time, at Metacritic, cinema experts rated it at 71 out of 100 points, which corresponds to the characteristics of “In general positive reviews”.
10 bloggers10 bloggiels (Ukraine, 2025, comedy/detective)
The plot of the tape is a reference to Agatha Christie’s novel “Ten Negroes” in 1939, only his events were transferred to the realities of the Ukrainian showbise. A group of popular media personalities find themselves closed in the shooting pavilion, where an unknown launches a deadly game, and an online audience should decide who will be the next victim every 10 minutes. The filmmakers promise the audience “an ironic, rigid and current movie that affects the Hate’s problem and its real consequences.”
The lead roles in the film were played by the stars of Ukrainian show business and bloggers, like Olga Sumskaya, Vyacheslav Dovzhenko, Alexei Vertinsky, Taras Tsymbalyuk, Aram Arzumanan, Kendy Superstar, Olya Shelby, Alexander Teren, Alyona Alyona and Josephine.
The Ukrainian screenwriter and producer Alexander Schur (“I, you, he, she,” “Date in Vegas”, “Bucha”) shot the tape. For him, it is a director’s debut.
Gabby’s doll house in cinemaGabby’s dollhouse: The Movie (USA, 2025, Comedy/Adventures/Animation/Family)
At the center of the story of this movie, filmed based on the television series of the same name, is a little dreamer Gabby, who, together with his grandmother, goes to the city of miracles, the incredible world of Kit-Francisco. But everything changes, When her favorite doll house falls into the paws of an eccentric cat lady named Faith. Now Gabby must collect her cat team and rush to rescue.
One of the main roles in the film was played by Kristen Vig (“Bride’s girlfriends”, “Miracle Woman 1984”, “Ghost Hunters”).
Currently, an IMDB movie rating is 5.8 out of 10 points, while on Rotten Tomatoes, it received 82% of critics and 95% of viewers.
Fascinated. The mystery of the Polar BearKvitebj 0N/The Polar Bear Prince (Norway, 2025, Adventures/Animation/Family)
This cartoon for little viewers is a statement of friendship between the White Bear Walmoon and a girl Liv, who may well develop into something deeper. Not only the bear, but also the prince that the witch was once cursed. The fearless left with her charming colors is on a journey to confront a dangerous witch and save Walmon. This is a story of love and courage, full of humor, wonderful music and fascinating landscapes – east of the sun and west of the moon.
Currently, an IMDB movie rating is 5.8 out of 10 points.
Lake of desiresBONE LAKE (USA, 2024, Thriller/Horrri/Detective)
According to the film, two young couples mistakenly settled on the weekend in the same rented house. However, gradually the romantic rest of young people turns into a confused maze of passion, lies and struggle for survival.
Currently, the movie’s estimate on IMDB is 6.2 out of 10 points.
Kiev Week of CriticsThe Ninth Film Festival “Kyiv Criticism Week”, which has long become one of the main film predications in Ukraine, will be held this year from October 16 to October 22.
The program of the event this year has been feeding a lot of surprises with moviema – from high -profile world prime ministers to rare ribbons, from Ukrainian discoveries to classics. The laureates of the next movie “Kinolo” will also be announced during the festival.
About the most interesting films “Kiev Week of Critics 2025”, which is worth paying attention to, read in our separate material.
Family of foolsThe Twits (UK, USA, 2025, Comedy/Fantasy/Adventures/Animation)
According to the plot of this million, when disgusting and treacherous villains invent a cunning plan to capture their town, two brave children join efforts with the family of magic animals to overcome them.
Among others, the characters in the original version were announced by Natalie Portman (“Leon”, “Thor”, “Black Swan”) and Emilia Clark (“Terminator: Genesis”, “Happy Christmas”, series “Game of Thrones”).
The cartoon was shot by American actor and director Phil Johnston (“Ralph-River 2: Internet”).
The movie will be available on Netflix since October 17, 2025.
She in darkness goesShe Walks in Darkness (Spain, 2025, Thriller)
At the center of the plot is a young agent who throws everything to penetrate under the cover of the ETA organization, and risks her life to find the shelter of terrorists in the south of France.
Currently, an IMDB movie rating is 7.5 out of 10 points.
The movie will be available on Netflix since October 17, 2025.
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In addition, you can watch movies that have come out in the previous weeks, as well as the most interesting series of October 2025 – this week will be released on Netflix this week the first season of the animated spy series for adults “Splinter Cell: Before Death”, as well as the third season of the Spy TV series. Meanwhile, the Apple TV+ will be the documentary series “Mr. Scorsese”.