Wives on Strike: The Revolution, Ferdinand… 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: story concerning a young lady who got married to the love of her life. They were never able to consummate their marriage due to the fact that her husband had an issue which they thought was medical. They had been to several hospitals to seek professional help to no avail. But they were true to each other. She faces all kinds of shame and embarrassment from friends and colleagues who thought she was infertile due to her childlessness after five years of marriage. But she kept her husband’s secret to herself.

Starring: Rita Dominic, Femi Jacobs, Rachel Oniga, Etinosa Idemudia, Patience Yisa

Run time: 95 mins

Synopsis: In the sequel, ‘Wives on Strike: The Revolution movie follows these market women fighting against domestic violence after one of them was beaten to death by her husband. This leads to yet another strike by the women against their husbands forcing their hands to stand up for what is right.

Starring: Omoni Oboli, Kenneth okonkwo, Julius Agu, Uche Jombo, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Toyin Aimakhu.

Run time: 93 mins

Synopsis: Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron

Run time: 105 mins

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 (Enyinna Nwigwe) and Deirdre (Daniella Down) 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: Kalu Achebe and Andrew Morgan both underworld dons who will do everything and anything to protect their families are tied in a twisted fate with Bongani (Phoenix Baaitse) humble farmer who simply wishes to protect his family legacy; a thirst for vengeance and power.

Starring: Zack Orji, Matt Stern, Tayo Faniran, Benedict Sebastian, Andrew Stock

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: 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: 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