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.
13 Minutes
What we know
It’s the tale of Georg Elser, who tried to bomb Adolf Hitler in 1939 and – obviously – failed. Made by the director of Downfall and Diana.
What the critics say
- ”There is a compelling tale running through 13 Minutes, but Hirschbiegel doesn’t seem in any hurry to locate it.”- The Guardian
- “…as with countless films set in the period, the absence of subtlety combined with predictable dollops of sentimentalism once again trivialize events in the name of making them understandable.” - Variety
What’s it rated?
- RottenTomatoes: 5.7/10
- IMDB: 7.2/10
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
What we know
Tom Cruise is back, this time with the aim of eradicating rogue organisation ‘the Syndicate’. Action ensues.
What the critics say
- “…there are plenty of mind-blowing action sequences here… But for me, it is the cat-and-mouse games and verbal sparring that really sets this film apart from others in the genre.” - Deadline
- “But “Rogue Nation” is more than just an exciting action film; it’s a smart and very well-written espionage thriller that will keep you on your toes right up until the very last scene.” - Access Hollywood
What’s it rated?
- RottenTomatoes: 7.5/10
- IMDB:
Iris
What we know
Iris Apfel (93) is one cool dame – and she dresses like a dream. Here’s her story, filmed by Al Maysles.
What the critics say
- “Maysles was undoubtedly the ideal cameraman to enter Iris’ life and simply observe her non-stop activity, and his visual eloquence is an understated but constant asset to Iris.”- RogerEbert.com
- “…Iris is not a very meticulously crafted film. It often looks and feels like a reality TV show. Slightly higher production values would have done justice to what sets Apfel apart as a stylist…” - Indy Week
What’s it rated?
- RottenTomatoes: 7.6/10
- IMDB: 6.5/10
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