Wole Soyinka’s biopic, Moana 2… 10 movies you should see this weekend

Nollywood’s ‘Wole Soyinka’ and Hollywood’s ‘Moana 2’ are movies TheCable recommends for you to watch in the cinema or on streamers this weekend.

Moana 2

Running time: 1hr 40mins

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Gerald Ramsey, Hualalai Chung

Synopsis: Moana, Maui, and a new band of seafaring crew embark on an expansive new voyage. A call from her ancestors sends Moana to the far seas of Oceania for an adventure, unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Wole Soyinka

Running time: 1hr 36mins

Starring:  Dele Odule, Femi Branch, Lateef Adedimeji

Synopsis: The movie is a biopic on the life of Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate. The story follows his childhood, his rise as a literary giant and his struggles against the successive military governments of 20th-century Nigeria.

Absolution

Running time: 1hr 52mins

Starring: Liam Neeson, Ron Perlman, Ryan Homchick, Terrence Pulliam

Synopsis: An ageing gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won’t loosen its grip willingly.

143

Running time: 2hrs

Starring: Baaj Adebule, Brutus Richard, Bryan Okoye

Synopsis: A woman finds love in the hand of a younger man after suffering abuse from her husband. She struggles to navigate the newly found love with her morals of being a faithful wife to her abusive husband. The grey area of morality is where the conflict lies.

Wicked

Running time: 2hr 40mins

Starring: Ariana Grande, Bronwyn James, Cynthia Erivo

Synopsis: A misunderstood young woman with green skin and a popular girl become friends at a magical university. After encountering a wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

Gladiator II

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Starring: Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, May Calamawy

Synopsis: After his home was conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.

A Ghetto Love Story

Running time: 2hr 30mins

Starring: Basketmouth, Beverly Osu, Chimezie Imo

Synopsis: Childhood friends whose dreams of a lifelong connection are overshadowed by life’s harsh realities. Despite their humble backgrounds, their bond brings them immense joy.

Wives On Strike 3 

Running time: 2hrs 2mins

Starring: Chioma Akpotha., Hilda Dokubo, Uche Jumbo

Synopsis: A newly elected female local government chairman finds herself in a web of darkness, battling the challenges of her newfound authority and a nightmarish revelation in her personal life.

Venom: The Last Dance

Running time: 1hr 50mins

Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Clark Backo, Cristo Fernández

Synopsis: The final tale in the trilogy with Eddie and Venom on the run. The duo is being hunted by both worlds and forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down.

Queen Lateefah

Running time: 2hrs 5mins

Starring: Wunmi Toriola, Kunle Remi, Lateef Adedimeji

Synopsis: A socialite with a wealthy online personality meets a man who falls head over heels with her. The man is in love with her influential, accomplished persona, a facade that will come undone soon.