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.

Miss You Already

What we know

Two friends, played by Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore, travel through lifes travails with an unbreakable bond, until one of them gets cancer.

What the critics say

• “It’s as if Barrymore and Collette have been flung into this relationship unprepared, and must hustle to suggest there’s much of a history.” – The Telegraph
• “Notwithstanding appealing lead perfs by Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore, the depressing subject matter makes the pic likely to be missed by most moviegoers” – Variety

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes: 5.6/10
• IMDB: 7.2/10

99 Homes

What we know

The former Spiderman Andrew Garfield plays man who goes to work for the man who evicted his family amid the bursting of the US housing bubble.

What the critics say

• “All the edge-of-your-seat bombast just dilutes the power of the filmmaker’s well-researched, well-meaning lament for struggling homeowners.” – AV Club
• “An urgent work, the burning anger of which will viscerally connect with many viewers, who will recognize themselves or people they know up on the screen.” – Hollywood Reporter

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes: 7.8/10
• IMDB: 7.1/10

Life

What we know

Robert Pattinson’s photographer wants to do a photo essay on an unknown young actor named James Dean. Directed by Anton Corbijn.

What the critics say

• “Pattinson, who has pushed himself into more demanding roles after his own teen idol phase in the Twilight franchise, is the best thing in this flawed, sometimes emotionally shapeless movie.” – Sydney Morning Herald
• “There are some pleasing touches, but this film is a frustrating experience.” – The Guardian
  

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes: 5.9/10
• IMDB: 6.2/10

Which one would you go see first?

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