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

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To help you avoid such a situation, TheCable Lifestyle recommends the following movies for you to watch in the cinema on Netflix this weekend.

The Suicide Squad II

Running time: 2hrs 15mins

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Starring: Idris Elba,  John Cena, Margot Robbie

Synopsis:  A government sends its most dangerous supervillains to take out an enemy island. Armed with high-tech weapons, the band of fugitives treks through the dangerous jungle to get to their mission, with only a wizened colonel on the ground to keep them in line.

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’76

Running time: 1hr 57mins

Starring: Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, Chidi Mokeme

Synopsis: Based on a true event, it follows the story of a woman who upon accusing her husband of taking part in a coup d’etat saw her life spiral into an emotional tailspin.

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Old

Running time: 1hr 48mins

Starring: Abbey Lee, Rufus Sewell, Vicky Krieps

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Synopsis: A family on a tropical holiday discovers that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly reducing their entire lives into a single day.

Crazy Grannies

Running time: 1hr 53mins

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Starring: Shaffi Bello, Princess Comedian, Ngozi Nwosu

Synopsis: Three sexagenarians are set to treat themselves to a tropical holiday and garnish spices into their lives. What will come of the rejuvenation for the three friends?

Jungle Cruise

Running time: 2hrs 7mins

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia

Synopsis: A desperate doctor employs an experienced sea captain to take her down the Amazon in search of an ancient tree that holds the power to heal. Together they embark on a journey that will change the future of medicine.

Cookie Spot

Running time:  2hrs

Starring: Shola Sobowale, Ninalowo Bolanle, Omowunmi Dada

Synopsis: An educated daughter battles to wean her mother from the life servitude in the household of a rich family. The adamant mother believes there’s nowhere for her except the rich family’s household.

Snake Eyes

Running time: 2hr 1min

Starring: Henry Golding, Ursula Corbero, Samira Weaving

Synopsis: An extension from the G.I Joe franchise, the movie follows Snake Eyes’ journey to a Japanese clan and how he finds a home in the community until his past came hunting; his honour and allegiance will be tested.

Pillars Of Africa

Running time: 2hrs 10mins

Starring: Akeem Kae Kazeem, Zack Orji, Chidi Mokeme

Synopsis: A bloodthirsty insurgent invades a community with his ragtag army and abducts girls in hundreds. With the aid of his informants in the army, he stays away from the reach of the authorities. Little does he know one of the girls holds hope big enough to dismantle his bloodletting house of cards.

Fast and Furious 9

Running time: 1hr 45mins

Starring: Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson

Synopsis: In the return of the uber blockbuster franchise, Dom’s peaceful, family-centric life is about to be upturned by the sins of his past. Consequently, he must save the lives of those he loves dearly. He gathers his crew once more to stop the grand earth-shattering scheme of the deadliest and fastest driver ever: Dom’s younger brother.



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