What’s new at the movies?

Epic action and adventure is guaranteed with the arrival of Playmobil The Movie at Nu Metro cinemas in Pretoria this weekend. This animated adventure movie for the whole family stars Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) as the voice of the dashing and charismatic secret agent Rex Dasher.

The director of the breakout box office hit, Bend It Like Beckham, returns with another inspiring comedy-drama. Blinded By The Light tells the story of a teenager who learns to live life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen – a joyful story of courage, love, hope, family, and the unique ability of music to lift the human spirit.

The Kitchen is the big-screen crime action adaptation of DC Vertigo’s comic book series and stars the powerhouse trio of Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, and Elisabeth Moss. See how the wives of New York gangsters in the 1970s continue to operate their husbands’ rackets after they’re locked up in prison.

Bookings are now open for Girls’ Night Out on 12 September at select Nu Metro cinemas – featuring a special pre-release screening of Hustlers. Be the first to see how a group of savvy former exotic dancers band together to turn the tables on their unsuspecting Wall Street clients. This thrilling and scandalous comedy-drama boasts a stellar all-star female cast – including Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu and Cardi B.

Playmobil The Movie (7-9PG V)

Showing at all Nu Metro cinemas, including Mams Mall (Mamelodi)

A top-secret organisation has caused citizens from different lands to vanish from thin air. The dashing and charismatic secret agent, Rex Dasher, must partner with smooth-talking food truck driver Del and Marla, a smart, savvy civilian with her own secret agenda, to rescue them. Against unthinkable odds, the trio goes on a fantastic journey across stunning new worlds as they gather clues for their rescue mission.

Blinded by the Light (13 LPV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park and Parkview

Javed is a British teen of Pakistani descent, growing up in the town of Luton, England, in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But, when a classmate introduces him to the music of “The Boss,” Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen’s powerful lyrics. As Javed discovers a cathartic outlet for his own pent-up dreams, he also begins to find the courage to express himself in his own unique voice.

The Kitchen (16 DLPSV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park only

Three Hell’s Kitchen housewives’ mobster husbands are sent to prison by the FBI. Left with little but a sharp axe to grind, the ladies take the Irish mafia’s matters into their own hands—proving unexpectedly adept at everything from running the rackets to taking out the competition.

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. Follow @numetro on social media.

COMPETITION:

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