Nollywood’s ‘Almost Perfect’ and Hollywood’s ‘Tron: Ares’ are movies TheCable recommends for you to watch in the cinema or on streamers this weekend.
Tron: Ares
Running time: 1hr 59 mins
Starring: Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee, Hasan Minhaj
Synonyms: A highly sophisticated program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission.
Almost Perfect
Running time: 1hr 50mins
Starring: Omowunmi Dada, Liquorose, Kate Henshaw
Synonyms: A small-town girl moves to Lagos to pursue her dreams of becoming a fashion designer and must overcome significant odds to achieve her goals. She learns that the biggest obstacle she faces is herself.
Him
Running time: 1hr 56mins
Starring: Chase Garland, Don Benjamin, Gabriela Alicia Ortega
Synopsis: A young athlete descends into a world of terror when he’s invited to train with a legendary champion whose charisma curdles into something darker.
Men’s Code
Running time: 1hr 56mins
Starring: Enyinna Nwigwe, Grace-Charis Bassey, Nse Ikpe Etim
Synopsis: Three ladies embark on a journey to find ways to keep their men, only for one of them to slip and scatter the secret box.
Gingerrr
Running time: 2hrs 30mins
Starring: Bisola Aiyeola, Blossom Chukwujeku, Bolaji Ogunmola
Synopsis: Four female strangers staged one of the most impressive heists in the world. Their success depends on several factors.
One Battle After Another
Running time: 2hr 41 mins
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Sean Penn
Synopsis: When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own’s daughter.
My Father’s Shadow
Running Time: 1hour 40 mins
Starring: Godwin Egbo, Wale Davies, Yetunde Coker, Lawrence Chu and Akerele David
Synopsis: Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city’s magnitude and their father’s daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
Running Time: 1 hour 48 mins
Starring: Billy Magnussen, Margot Robbie, and Shelby Simmons
Synopsis: In this tale, David heads to a wedding in his old car with a unique GPS. He meets Sarah, and together, they embark on a journey suggested by the GPS. Along the way, they confront their pasts and explore painted landscapes, leading to a deeper connection. As they contemplate their future, they face a crucial decision about their relationship.
Code 3
Running time: 1hr 44mins
Starring: Aimee Carrero, Ayesha Harris, Rainn Wilson, and Page Kennedy.
Synopsis: Follows a paramedic who is so burnt out by the job that he is forcing himself to resign; however, he first must embark on one last 24-hour shift to train his replacement.
The Long Walk
Running time: 1hr 48mins
Starring: Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer, Cooper Hoffman and Joshua Odjick.
Synopsis: From Stephen King’s official site: In the near future, where America has become a police state, one hundred boys are selected to enter an annual contest where the winner will be awarded whatever he wants for the rest of his life. The game is simple – maintain a steady walking pace of four miles per hour without stopping. Three warnings, and you’re out permanently.
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