THE WEEKEND IS coming up, and that means new movies for you to see.

But which is a must-watch, and are there any you should avoid?

We take a look.

Brooklyn

What we know

Tearjerker based on Colm Toibín’s novel of the same name, starring our own Saoirse Ronan and a plethora of big names. Screenplay by Nick Hornby.

What the critics say

• “She’s so easy to empathize with because she shows endless empathy for others. Thankfully, Ronan’s stellar performance is both textured and moving, leading one of the most sincere and uplifting films of the year.” – We Got This Covered
• “A robust romantic drama, rich in history and full of emotion, “Brooklyn” fills a niche in which the studios once specialized, using a well-read and respected novel as the grounds for a tenderly observed tearjerker.” - Variety

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes: 8.5/10
• IMDB: 7.5/10

He Named Me Malala

What we know

Documentary about Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban.

What the critics say

• “But while we do indeed see the normalcy of her home life with her parents and younger brothers and the regular, teenage-girl instincts that exist alongside her courage, we never get a glimpse into her deeper feelings.” - RogerEbert.com
• “Malala herself is impossible to question; or, rather, impossible to unsettle. Unless, that is, the conversation turns to boys, leading to some of the movie’s most revealing – and winning – moments.” - The Guardian

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes: 6.6/10
• IMDB: 6/10

Kill Your Friends

What we know

Nicholas Hoult plays an A&R man during the Britpop days who comes up with a pretty extreme way of ensuring he succeeds in his job.

What the critics say

• “Hoult does his best, but rarely has an actor been less well supported by his script and director. The endless narration to camera is seldom funny but neither does it give us much insight into Stelfox’s character.” - GQ
• “While not quite as vicious and vulgar as it should have been, at least Kill Your Friends is a movie that understands the potency of cheap music.” - Hollywood Reporter

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes: 4.4/10
• IMDB: 6.3/10

Which one would you go see first?

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