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.
Dinner At My Place
Running time: 1hr 45mins
Starring: Bisola Aiyeola, Charles Etubiebi, Debby Felix, Sophie Alakija, Timini Egbuson, Uche Nwaefuna
Synopsis: A man planned to propose to his girlfriend over dinner, but things went awry and led to revelations.
Superstar
Running time: 1hr 50mins
Starring: Eku Edewor, Nancy Isime, Timini Egbuson, Ufuoma McDermott
Synopsis: The film charts the ascendance of an upcoming actress into stardom as she navigates life and love in 21st century Nollywood. She must find the balance between artistry and fame whilst surviving the demons of her past.
Juju Stories
Running time: 1hr 24mins
Starring: Belinda Yanga-Agedah, Bukola Oladipupo, Don Ekwuazi, Nengi Adoki, Timini Egbuson
Synopsis: The film is a collection of three juju stories woven into one. Each story is sewn together to tell the tales of everyday people on the streets of Lagos.
Rancor
Running time: 1hr 35mins
Starring: Alesh Sanni, Bimbo Thomas, Lateef Adedimeji, Nancy Isime, Wole Ojo
Synopsis: It tells the story of two brothers who bitterly hate each other to the anguish of their doting mother, who is ready to try anything to fix this deadly rivalry.
Singleholic
Running time: 1hr 38mins
Starring: Adrian Martinez, Erica Ash, Jake Francois, Jenna Saras
Synopsis: A woman battling a fresh heartbreak must discover the bitter truth about herself to heal from the trauma fully.
The Return of Jamal
Running time: 2hrs
Starring: Adjetey Annang, Akrobeto, Belinda Effah, Jay Peacook, Nana Qwesi Mckenzie, Oscar Provencal
Synopsis: A deadly gangster is back in town, who will stop him.
A Happy Surprise
Running time: 1hr 30mins
Starring: Adjetey Annan, Paulina Oduro
Synopsis: A lady has a “happy surprise” for her close friend of 30 years after sleeping with and getting pregnant for the friend’s husband: betrayal, shock, and deceit.
Christmas In Miami
Running time: 1hr 40mins
Starring: Catherine Olsen, Isaiah Samuel Garcia, Manoj Chandra, Osita Iheme, Richard Mofe Damijo, Sterling Royston, Tanya Price
Synopsis: The fourth movie of the franchise detailing the experience of Akpos sees him jet off with his family to the exotic city of Miami, Florida, to represent Nigeria
Over Her Dead Body
Running time: 1hr 40mins
Starring: Ayo Mogaji, Gregory Ojefua, Nse Ikpe Etim, Shola Onomor, Taiwo Solanke, Uche Mac-Auley
Synopsis: A classic comedy that shows the desperation of a mother trying everything — even ridiculous means — to get herself a grandchild from her son, who has been married for a while.
Spiderman: No Way Home
Running time: 2hrs 23mins
Starring: Paula Newsome, Tom Holland, Willem Dafoe, Zendaya
Synopsis: With his identity revealed as Spiderman, Peter Parker must understand what it actually means to wield the superpower.
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