NU METRO: What’s new at the movies?

Paddington 2 (PG)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park and the VIP complex at Nu Metro Parkview

Paddington 2 boasts a who’s who list of British acting greats who have lent their voices to the film – Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent and Sally Hawkins. The new film sees Paddington happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr Gruber’s antique shop and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But, when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.

 

A Bad Moms Christmas (16 DLV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park and the VIP complex at Nu Metro Parkview

Our three under-appreciated and over-burdened women rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. And, if creating a perfect holiday for their families weren’t difficult enough, they have to do all of that while hosting and entertaining their own mothers! By the end of the journey, they’ll redefine making the holidays special for all and reignite their own maternal relationships. This hilarious sequel to Bad Moms sees the return of Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn, with acting legends Christine Baranski and Susan Sarandon joining the fun this time around.

 

Overdrive (16 LV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park and the VIP complex at Nu Metro Parkview

Legendary car thieves Andrew and Garrett are nabbed in the act of stealing from notorious crime boss Jacomo Morier. To win back their freedom, they’re put to the ultimate test—the theft of a priceless car from Morier’s sworn enemy. While putting together a crew to pull off the daring heist, they’re joined by two beautiful women who are more dangerous than looks would suggest. The team has one week to put the plan in motion, steal the car, and make an escape—or lose everything, including their lives. Overdrive is showing in the 4DX theatre at Nu Metro Menlyn – featuring high-tech motion seats and environmental effects to simulate the movie’s action to maximum effect.

 

She is King (13 D)

[English and Zulu language, with subtitles]

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park

Khanyisile is a talented Singer/Dancer/Actor who wants to be a star. She travels from her home in Nongoma to audition for a new musical to be staged at the Joburg Theatre, based on the life of Zulu Queen Mkabayi ka Jama. After a couple of detours, Khanyi lands a role in the chorus and catches the eye of the best-looking dancer in the show, charming soap star Luyanda. Will she be able to keep up with her more seasoned fellow performers, avoid the jealous machinations of the ageing leading lady and survive the punishing rehearsal schedule to make it to opening night? She Is King features a powerful local cast – including Khabonina Qubeka, Aubrey Poo, Gugu Zulu, Khanyi Mbau and Mandisa Nduna.

 

Accident (16 LV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park

When a foursome “borrows” a car for one night of fun, what starts as a wild joy ride turns into a nightmare. After a violent crash, they discover that being stuck at the bottom of a ravine in an overturned car is the least of their problems. The psychotic owner of the car that they stole has them in his crosshairs and will stop at nothing to get both the car and its contents back.

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