Blood in the Lagoon, Couples Awards… 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 lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.

Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe

Run time: 114 mins

Synopsis: A wife unable to conceive after a failed artificial insemination soon finds out her husband is having a baby with the wife of the neighbour, she tries to convince her husband to use his lawyer status to get custody of the child.

Starring: Kate Henshaw, Gbenro Ajibade, Kehinde Olorunyomi, Regina Chukwu

Run time: 80 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: Hardworking and relentless young lady unknowingly gets into a toxic relationship with a man that never takes responsibility for anything, with abuse and violence increasing, she becomes emotionally and mentally drained but still won’t give up on her marriage.

Starring: Kiki Omeili, Tina Mba, Rotimi Salami, Gregory Ojefua, Stan Nze

Run time: 100 minutes

Synopsis: An illiterate village man with his family are headed to a church summit but their car breaks down, they have no choice but to stay with an unlikely and unfriendly but wealthy/sophisticated family member; with the comfort they experience, will they ever leave their family member’s home to go to their summit or back to the village?

Starring: Ik Ogbonna, Queen Nwokoye, Mike Ezurounye, Denrele Edun, Fred Amata, Shaffy Bello

Run time: 100 mins

Synopsis: An inglorious British journalist sets out to interview a deceased Preacher. Thomas Book Jnr. is on a journey to the ancient city of Benin in Nigeria. He set out to make an investigative documentary on the secret rites performed during the coronation of a new king (Oba).

Starring: Kunle Idowu, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade, Liz Ameye and Patrick Doyle

Run time: 107 mins

Synopsis: When a young business executive is found murdered, 2 gritty detectives begin a puzzling investigation. As the investigation deepens, dark revelations unfold at every corner.

Starring: OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Tope Tedela

Run time: 83 mins

Synopsis: When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, the Kingsman’s journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US. These two elite secret organizations must band together to defeat a common enemy.

Starring: Taron Egerton, Colin Firth and Mark Strong

Run time: 141 mins

Synopsis: Maurice may look like a penguin – but he’s a real tiger inside! Raised by a tigress, he’s the clumsiest Kung-Fu master ever. Along with his friends, The Jungle Bunch, he intends to maintain…

Starring: Paul Borne, Philippe Bozo, Pascal Casanova

Run time: 97 mins

Synopsis: Against all odds, a young boy, from the devastatingly poor fishing slums of Lagos is determined to pursue the dreams of his brother who is murdered. With no support, but with focus, commitment, hard work, reliance on God and good moral judgment, how far does he go?

Starring: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Okey Uzoeshi

Run time: 118 mins