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The final film in the Fifty Shades trilogy starts showing at Nu Metro cinemas in Pretoria this week – along with an animated adventure for the kids, an action-comedy and a war drama based on true events around 9/11.

Fifty Shades Freed (16 LNSV)

Showing at all Nu Metro cinemas in Pretoria

The highly anticipated sequel to the box office smash hits Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) and Fifty Shades Darker (2017) again stars Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele and Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey. Believing they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian and Ana fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But, just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats arise, jeopardising their happy ending before it even begins. If you are a fan of this popular series of erotic romance drama books and films, then the third movie chapter will take you straight to the climax!

Fifty Shades Freed will also be showing in the Xtreme cinema at Nu Metro Menlyn for its opening week – featuring crystal-clear digital projection on one of Pretoria’s largest cinema screens, with powerful 360-degree sound.

Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas (7-9PG V)

Showing at all Nu Metro cinemas in Pretoria

Tad Jones, the most awkward explorer, must rescue his beloved Sara from a millionaire who is looking for King Midas’ necklace. Animated family fun is this movie adventure’s middle name.

Just Getting Started (13 LV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park and the VIP-complex at Woodlands

This hilarious action-comedy stars big screen veterans Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones and Rene Russo in a film from the director of modern classics such as Bull Durham and Tin Cup.

Duke Diver is the freewheeling manager of a luxury Palm Springs resort, the Villa Capri. He may have a mysterious past, but he is a pro at making sure that life for the high-spirited residents is one big, non-stop party. The status quo is challenged when ex-military charmer Leo checks in, triggering a competition between Duke and Leo for the top spot of alpha male, as well as for the affections of the newly arrived Suzie. When Duke’s past suddenly catches up with him, the rivals put aside their differences and the two men reluctantly team up to stop whoever is trying to kill Duke; and also save the Villa Capri.

12 Strong (16 LV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park only

On 11 September 2001, the world watched in terror. On 12 September 2001, they volunteered to fight…

In the harrowing days following 9/11, a US special forces team, led by their new captain, Mitch Nelson (Chris Hemsworth), is chosen to be the first US troop contingent sent into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission. There, in the rugged mountains, the northern alliance general, Dostum, must be convinced to join forces to fight a common adversary: the Taliban and its Al Qaeda allies. In addition to overcoming mutual distrust and a vast cultural divide, the Americans, accustomed to state-of-the-art warfare, must adopt the rudimentary tactics of the Afghani horse soldiers. But, despite their uneasy bond, the new allies must stand together against overwhelming odds – outnumbered and outgunned by a ruthless enemy that does not take prisoners.

12 Strong is based on Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton – the book telling the declassified true story.

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