The Wedding Party, Jumanji… 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: Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game’s jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose.

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart

Run time: 119 mins

Synopsis: The Wedding Party sequel follows the romance between Nonso Onwuka and Deirdre with destination- Dubai.

Starring: Banky Wellington, Patience Ozokwor, Ireti Doyle, Enyinna Nwigwe, Richard Mofe Damijo, Adesua Etomi, Somkele Iyamah

Run time: 97 mins

Synopsis: Following their win at the world championship, the now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses both instruments and voices.

Starring: Ruby Rose, Hailee Steinfeld, Anna Kendrick

Run time: 93 mins

Synopsis: Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can’t judge a bull by its cover.

Starring: John Cena, Kate Mckinnon, Gabriel Iglesias

Run time: 108 mins

Synopsis: A divorced couple who decide to share equal space in their ex-matrimonial home soon realize that the ingenious idea is easier said than done. Bent on flexing their egos and scoring points, the two implore various hilarious tactics that soon inflames emotions and turns an already complicated situation into a roller coaster ride.

Starring:  O.C. Ukeje, Joselyn Dumas, Joke Silva

Run time: 104 mins

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Synopsis: Having taken her first steps into the larger Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past.

Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill

Run time: 150 mins

Synopsis: Paddington undertakes a number of odd jobs to afford a unique pop-up book from an antique book shop – a present for Aunt Lucy on her 100th birthday. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to find the thief.

Starring: Hugh Grant, Brendon Gleeson, Hugh Bonneville, Ben Whishaw

Run time: 103 mins

Synopsis: Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.

Starring:  Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momo

Run time: 135 mins

Synopsis: Celebrity Marriage,” is a comedy based on Nigerian celebrity couples: Toyin Aimakhu is a celebrity, who is a victim of domestic violence, while Tonto Dikeh is a newly-wed under pressure to get pregnant.

Starring: Tonto Dikeh, Jackie Appiah, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Pascal Amanfo, Osita Iheme

Run time: 107 mins

Synopsis: Obadare, a Yoruba prince and Stella, a young lady from a distinguished Igbo family are a couple whose relationship is threatened by tribal prejudice and parental plans for each’s life. When the couple secretly weds against their parents’ wishes, the consequence shakes the very foundation and sustenance of both families.

Starring:  Zack Orji, Tina Mba, Kunle Afolayan,  Demola Adedoyin, Chidinma Ekile, Ken Eric

Run time: 110 mins