Some movies leave one feeling gleeful. Poorly executed flicks, on the other hand, make cinema-goers think of a million better ways they could have spent their time.
TheCable Lifestyle recommends the following movies for you to watch in the cinema or on Netflix this weekend.
The King of Thieves
Running time: 1hr 50mins
Starring: Femi Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Odunlade Adekola
Synopsis: It tells the legendary tale of the greatest thief there ever was. A ruthless bandit with a fearsome reputation and his exploits in a kingdom that uses everything from vigilante to witchcraft to destroy him.
The Contractor
Running time: 1hr 43mins
Starring: Ben Foster, Chris Pine, Eddie Masan
Synopsis: A disgraced US special force marine tries to replenish his reputation and pocket by joining a private contracting organization. He must navigate the all-too-world of chaos without getting himself killed.
I am Nazzy
Running time: 1hr 56mins
Starring: IK Ogbonna, Denrele Edun, Chinonso Arubayi
Synopsis: A fast-rising music artist’s picture-perfect life suddenly goes haywire when she accidentally switches places with a doppelganger. All attempts to prove her identity are futile, and she is subjected to a whole new life without the glitz and glamour. Will she lose herself or embark on a journey of self-discovery?
Morbius
Running time: 1hr 46mins
Starring: Jared Leto, Tyrese Gibson, Corey Johnson
Synopsis: A doctor proffer solution to a global pandemic. While the medication appeared to be successful at first, it revealed itself to be a remedy potentially worse than the disease.
A Simple Life
Running time: 1hr 37mins
Starring: Bisola Aiyeola, Emmanuel Ikubese, Kie Kie
Synopsis: A lady runs into her ex and tells a simple lie that snowballs into a series of unplanned events and reactions.
Obsession
Running time: 1hr 46mins
Starring: Mercy Aigbe, Munachi Abi, Gideon Okeke
Synopsis: The crack in their marriage is widened by the arrival of their neighbour. The wife tries to befriend the neighbour, unknown to her, the neighbour has been seeing a psychologist for body dysmorphia.
City Hustlers
Running time: 2hrs
Starring: Bolanle Ninalowo, Akin Lewis, Mercy Aigbe
Synopsis: The film highlights real-life events of the day-to-day hustling of the average Lagosian — showing the extent to which some would go to live the kind of life you dream of?
Mama’s Big Stick
Running time: 2hrs 15mins
Starring: Patience Ozokwor, Mofe Duncan, Peggy Ovire
Synopsis: It tells the story of how two mothers-in-law put aside their protracted enmity to help their children have a blissful matrimonial home.
The Batman
Running time: 2hrs 55mins
Starring: Amber Sienna, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano
Synopsis: A superhero uncovers corruption in his city and discovers connections of the underbelly to his own family while facing the antagonist.
Uncharted
Running time: 1hr 56mins
Starring: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio Banderas
Synopsis: The film brings to life the story of the popular video game of the same name.
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