The biggest movie releases in South Africa this week

This week’s movie releases truly offer something for everyone – from videogame-inspired action movies to political thrillers.

So bundle-up warm, grab your favourite snacks, and pile into your nearest cinema to check out this week’s biggest movie releases.

Hardcore Henry

Age restriction: 18 LVSP

Run time: 96 minutes

Starring: Haley Bennett, Sharlto Copley, Tim Roth

Directed by: Ilya Naishuller

Synopsis:

Hardcore Henry is an action film told from a first person perspective: You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry.

Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back.

Money Monster

Age restriction: 16 L

Run time: 99 minutes

Starring: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O’Connell

Directed by: Jodie Foster

Synopsis:

Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio.

A Bigger Splash

Age restriction: 16 LSND

Run time: 124 minutes

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Matthias Schoenaerts, Ralph Fiennes

Directed by: Luca Guadagnino

Synopsis:

Marianne and Paul, a high profile couple, recovering by way of an idyllic holiday on the remote island of Pantelleria, Italy are disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Harry and Penelope, an old friend and his daughter.

The famous rock star and renowned filmmaker become ensnared in a dangerous game of jealousy, passion and intrigue.

Everybody Wants Some

Age restriction: 16 DL

Run time: 116 min

Starring: Blake Jenner, Tyler Hoechlin, Ryan Guzman, Zoey Deutch

Directed by: Richard Linklater

Synopsis:

In September of 1980, the world was in transition. Actor turned California governor Ronald Reagan was challenging incumbent President Jimmy Carter.

In Eastern Europe, workers were beginning to unionize, weakening the oppressive Soviet regime. At Southeast Texas State University, freshman Jake Bradford (Blake Jenner) was making his awkward first steps into manhood.

Housefull 3

Age restriction: TBA

Run time: TBA

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri

Directed by: Farhad,Sajid

Synopsis:

A father doesn’t want his three daughters to get married. Now, it’s up to three men to try to and convince the father that they’re a good fit for his daughters.

Mrs Right Guy

Age restriction: 13 L

Run time: 87 minutes

Starring: Dineo Moeketsi, Lehasa Moloi, Tau Maserumule, Thando Thabethe, Thapelo Mokoena

Directed by: Adze Ugah

Synopsis:

Gugu, the walking wounded, rejects men long before they can get too close to rock her self-imposed exile from love.

But to find bliss with the right guy, she must first realise that no man is created equal and that, in love, nice guys not only have staying power but can be just right too.