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

The Accountant

What we know

Ben Affleck plays Christian Wolff, an accountant (lo!) on the autism spectrum who works for criminal organisations.

What the critics say

• “The action-thriller The Accountant is laughable, but when you’re not laughing at it, you’re laughing with it. It’s enjoyable enough. “ - Variety
• “What follows is a stilted tale of financial irregularity and bloody revenge, uniting various parties in a desperate but ultimately futile search for dramatic tension.” - Empire

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes: 5.6/10
• IMDB: 7.7/10

Nocturnal Animals

What we know

Tom Ford-directed film about a woman who thinks her first husband is out for revenge. He sends her the script of his latest film, and it’s not an easy watch. Also stars Amy Adams and Isla Fisher – but who’s who?

What the critics say

• “It’s a movie with a double-stranded narrative – a story about a fictional story which runs alongside – and it pulls off the considerable trick of making you care about both equally” – The Guardian
• - “…that’s the most frustrating thing about this picture: There seems to be some nuance here—something that is possibly very meaningful to Ford—that just can’t break through the movie’s glassy surface.”

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes: 7.7/10
• IMDB: 7.9/10

A Street Cat Named Bob

What we know

Film based on the autobiography by British musician James Bowen about how a stray cat saved his life, starring Luke Treadaway.

What the critics say

• “It’s not the best film you’ll see this holiday season, but this soft, agreeable adaptation of the man-and-his-cat bestseller has its charms.” - Variety
• “Impersonating the real Bowen’s slightly nasal, semi-Australian accent, Treadaway projects an air of damaged fragility and skittishness, especially in the first part as the homeless James struggles to find makeshift shelter on the streets of London.” - The Hollywood Reporter

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes: 4.8/10
• IMDB: 8.5/10

Which one would you go see first?

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