COMPETITION: What’s new at the movies?
On The Basis of Sex is one of the new movies releasing in select Nu Metro cinemas this week, tracing the spirited true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) – then a struggling attorney and new mother – who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights and, ultimately, gender equality in the courts.
There’s nothing like the power of watching a gripping drama on the big screen and feeling the on-screen emotion with true impact. This week, Nu Metro cinemas in Pretoria bring you enough drama and intrigue to move your soul and keep you entertained, to leave you inspired long after the credits have rolled.
On The Basis of Sex is one of the new movies releasing in select Nu Metro cinemas this week. It traces the spirited true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) – then a struggling attorney and new mother – who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights and, ultimately, gender equality in the courts.
The highly-anticipated new home-grown drama, Dominee Tienie, also starts showing. This new Afrikaans (with English subtitles) movie stars Frank Opperman along with an esteemed local cast, directed by the equally popular Sallas de Jager. It tells the touching story of a church leader trying to regain the position of hope he once held for his congregation.
Join Jailoshini Naidoo, Leandra Reddy, Jonathan Boyton-Lee, Tumi Morake and other beloved local acting greats (and quite a few celebrity faces) star in 3 Days To Go – the other new home-grown movie opening at Nu Metro. This true local comedy is centred on family relationships.
ON THE BASIS OF SEX (13 DLPS)
Showing at Nu Metro Parkview only
It was a man’s world. So she changed it. An inspiring true story that follows young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she teams with her husband Marty to bring a ground-breaking case before the US Court of Appeals and overturn a century of gender discrimination. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is currently one of the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court, and this is her story. She made history.
DOMINEE TIENIE (10-12PG L)
Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn only
“Moenie bang wees nie.” Reverend Tienie Benade is confronted by a crossroads that will test his career, his marriage and his faith. A story about a man who needs to win back his confidence to again become the light he once was for everyone around him.
3 DAYS TO GO (13 DLV)
Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn only
No family is perfect… When their father passes away, four grown siblings gather with their collection of husbands, wives, children and grandchildren. Together, this crazy family needs to survive itself for three days, under one roof, before they spread their father’s ashes and part ways again. As the siblings re-examine their shared history and their tattered relationships, they learn how miserable they’ve become and how they can no longer blame anyone else for their own decisions.
REPLICAS
Showing at Nu Metro Woodlands only
Neuro-scientist William Foster (Keanu Reeves) is on the verge of successfully transferring human consciousness into a computer when his family is tragically killed in a car crash. Desperate to resurrect them, William recruits fellow scientist Ed Whittle to help him clone their bodies and create replicas. But, he soon faces a “Sophie’s choice” when it turns out that they can only bring three of the four family members back to life.
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For showtimes, bookings, trailers and more info, please go to www.numetro.co.za or call 0861-CINEMA (246362) or, use the self-service terminals at the cinema.
