The Accidental Spy, Bandits…10 movies you should see this weekend

Some movies leave one with a feeling of glee while some poorly executed flicks make one want to puke, punch someone and throw a tantrum – all at once.

To help you avoid such a situation that’d leave you fuming out of the cinema in utter disgust, TheCable Lifestyle recommends the following movies.

Synopsis: A divorced couple who decide to share equal space in their ex-matrimonial home soon realize that the ingenious idea is easier said than done. Bent on flexing their egos and scoring points, the two implore various hilarious tactics that soon inflames emotions and turns an already complicated situation into a roller coaster ride.

Starring: O.C. Ukeje, Joselyn Dumas, Joke Silva

Run time: 104 mins

Synopsis: When IT specialist Emmanuel Prince gets blindsided by his cheating girlfriend, his world comes crashing down. While wallowing in his sorrows, his best friends encourage him to take a trip to America to “breeze out” and refocus his energy. In the meantime, Nigerian news outlets have been buzzing about a new experimental energy source invented by a Nigerian national studying abroad. “The Green Light Source” promises to provide natural sources of electricity to Nigerians.

Starring: Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Alibaba, Ramsey Nouah

Run time: 104 mins

Synopsis: Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.

Starring: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momo

Run time: 135 mins

Synopsis: As their own mothers drop in unexpectedly, our three under-appreciated and over-burdened moms rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for mothers: Christmas.

Starring: Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn

Run time: 96 mins

Synopsis: A romantic comedy about a slobby tomboy (Ufuoma McDermott) who has a string of ill-luck after being transformed to a “Lady” by her mischievous flat mates just a few days to Christmas. She unintentionally falls in love quickly and has to deal with its immediate consequences.

Starring: Ufuoma McDermott, Sola Sobowale, Chioma Akpotha, Zack Orji

Run time: 98 mins

Synopsis: Four moms whose only common ground is their kids’ preschool class, decide to get together for a harmless “fun mom dinner.”

Starring: Katie Aselton, Toni Collette, Bridget Everett

Run time: 81 mins

Synopsis: Mano Ojo has to deal with the infidelity of her ‘actor’ husband. This leads to a series of challenges she has to confront and overcome. The challenges become too overwhelming to the extent that she loses her poise. She is misunderstood and termed mentally deranged… Nevertheless, Mano in the midst of her chaotic experience has to save, not just herself , but her estranged husband as well, from his promiscuous stance.

Starring: Mercy Aigbe, Ayobami Ajayi, Motunrayo Ajayi

Run time: 100 mins

Synopsis: Celebrity Marriage,” is a comedy based on Nigerian celebrity couples: Toyin Aimakhu is a celebrity, who is a victim of domestic violence, while Tonto Dikeh is a newly-wed under pressure to get pregnant.

Starring: Tonto Dikeh, Jackie Appiah, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Pascal Amanfo, Osita Iheme

Run time: 107 mins

Synopsis: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett

Run time: 130 mins

Synopsis: Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to work out the mystery.

Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt.

Run time: 109 mins