What’s new at the movies?

A stylish suspense thriller, an action comedy, a 3D animated adventure and a local Christian-based adventure starring Heinz Winckler are the new movies opening at Nu Metro cinemas in Pretoria this week.

Gnome Alone (PG V)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park and the VIP cineplex at Parkview Centre

Little dudes. Big trouble… When Chloe discovers that her new home’s garden gnomes are not what they seem, she must decide between the pursuit of a desired high school life and taking up the fight against the Troggs. This animated adventure-comedy promises 3D movie fun for the whole family – from the director of The Nut Job and the producers of Shrek.

Game Night (16 LV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park and the VIP cineplex at Parkview Centre

Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams star as Max and Annie. Their weekly couples’ game night gets kicked up a notch when Max’s charismatic brother, Brooks, arranges a murder mystery party—complete with fake thugs and faux federal agents. So, when Brooks gets kidnapped, it’s all part of the game…right? Over the course of one chaotic night, the friends find themselves increasingly in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn. With no rules, no points, and no idea who all the players are, this could turn out to be either the most fun they’ve ever had or game over. Game Night is an action-filled comedy from the makers of Horrible Bosses.

Red Sparrow (18 LNSV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park and the VIP cineplex at Woodlands

Dominika Egorova (Jennifer Lawrence) is many things: a devoted daughter; a prima ballerina whose ferocity has pushed her body and mind to the absolute limit; and, a master of seductive and manipulative combat.

When she suffers a career-ending injury, Dominika and her mother are facing a bleak and uncertain future. She finds herself manipulated into becoming the newest recruit for Sparrow School, a secret intelligence service that trains exceptional young people such as her to use their bodies and minds as weapons. After enduring the perverse and sadistic training process, she emerges as the most dangerous Sparrow the programme has ever produced. Red Sparrow is a suspense thriller of the highest calibre – delivered with a stylish, though intense power rush on the Big Screen.

The Roar (7-9 PG V)

Showing at Nu Metro Woodlands only

This new local film was directed by and stars Frans Cronje, along with Almarie du Preez, Heinz Winckler and Greg Kriek – from the producers of Faith Like Potatoes and Hansie.

Louise has an exceptional talent as singer and actress. She is on a journey to discover her God-given purpose and wants to consider a career as Broadway actress, but her father, a South African game ranger who is stuck in the past, wants her to settle in the African bushveld, marry his right-hand man, André, and live nearby. This causes inner turmoil for Louise and tension builds between father and daughter. Then, to make matters worse, a life-and-death situation arises when Louise, André and her father encounter a lethal band of game poachers.

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