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5 Big Movies Releasing In SA This Weekend
Check out what’s hitting South African cinemas this weekend.
If you’re deciding to visit the local theatres this long weekend, you’ll be glad to know that there’s a variety of new movies on offer, including
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Man of Steel’s Henry Cavill stars in this new spy film directed by Guy Ritchie. Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, this espionage thriller is set during the height of the Cold War, as CIA agent Solo (Cavill) and KGB agent Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) are forced to put aside longstanding hostilities and work together to stop a mysterious criminal organisation.
Paper Towns
A coming-of-age story centring on Quentin (Nat Wolff) and his enigmatic neighbour Margo (Cara Delevigne), who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears – leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving.
Where hope goes
Brooke Burns, David DeSanctis, and Kristoffer Polaha star in this emotional drama about a baseball player whose professional career was cut short due to his personal problems, but he is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store.
Glory Game – The Joost van der Westhuizen story
South African rugby hero Joose van der Westhuizen was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in 2011 and his tale of embracing life and dedicating his time to finding a cure for the disease is being told in a new documentary, Glory Game.
Boychoir
When his mother is killed in a car accident, Stet (Garrett Wareing), 11, who grew up in Texas, is sent to an East Coast musical boarding school.Angry about how his life has wound up, Stet doesn’t get along with Choirmaster Carvelle (Dustin Hoffman), who is an old-fashioned disciplinarian. But when Carvelle hears Stet sing, he pushes him to use his talent to get his feelings out through his music.
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James
August 21, 2015 at 14:54
Paper Towns and The new Guy Ritchie look awesome
WLR
August 21, 2015 at 15:15
I’m keen for the Joost movie
jhb_boet
August 21, 2015 at 15:18
I think you are the only person who is. I think the only people who are going to see this will wait for it to do the run on movie magic 1 and movie magic 2
Stevie P
August 21, 2015 at 15:16
Movies about South African sports really fall flat
Phill
August 21, 2015 at 15:19
And I also second that.
Thomas
August 21, 2015 at 15:20
Invictus wasn’t that bad?
Thomas
August 21, 2015 at 15:20
I’ve only seen it once but it wasn’t terrible.
Franco
August 21, 2015 at 15:22
Here’s the difference: I watch Any Given Sunday at least once a year. I slept through invictus.
jhb_boet
August 21, 2015 at 15:22
Who remembers the Hansie movie? That was absolutely dreadful.
Jones1
August 21, 2015 at 15:17
Cara Delevigne is so gorgeous
Phill
August 21, 2015 at 15:19
I second that
Zac
August 21, 2015 at 15:23
Guy Ritchie + spy movie = win