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Trailer Watch: Which film should you go see this weekend?
What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.
PLANNING ON HEADING to the cinema this weekend?
There are a few new movies out, but which is a must-watch, and are there any you should avoid?
We take a look.
Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw
What we know
Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Shaw (Jason Statham) team up again – their first time meeting since Furious 7 in 2015 – to fight against the genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris Elba). They’re sworn enemies but they must work together this time. You know what you’re getting here.
What the critics say
- “It’s only in the final third when the fight choreography gets a little too incoherent that you realize you don’t give a damn about anything that’s happening, and you start to wish Hobbs and Shaw were given a story with a little more meat on its bones. But by then you probably won’t care.” – RogerEbert.com
- “But it’s also “Mission: Impossible” lite. And a buddy cop movie. And kind of a superhero film. In fact, it’s a Frankenstein’s monster of action-hero testosterone – though the highlight is a woman – that gets lost trying to be its own thing.” – USA Today
What’s rated?
- RottenTomatoes: No rating yet
- IMDB: 7.7
The Bravest
What we know
This Chinese film is about a troupe of firefighters who are tasked with fighting a huge blaze, risking their lives in the process. Based on a true story.
What the critics say
None available.
What’s rated?
- RottenTomatoes: None yet
- IMDB: 7.3/10
The Angry Birds Movie 2
What we know
These feathered friends – much like in Hobbs and Shaw – must unite to fight back against a threat. This time, it’s fighting back against birds on another island who want to destroy them.
What the critics say
- “The film knows that it’s doomed to come and go in a flash but, to its credit, it’s at least a welcome presence while it’s here.” - Independent.co.uk
- “It’s a safe story, and one that allows for the film to focus more on funny set pieces and visual humour that constantly raises a smile, even if there are few belly laughs to be had.” – The Hollywood News
What’s rated?
- RottenTomatoes: 88%
- IMDB:
Which one would you go see first?
Poll Results:
None of them (1852)
Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw (662)
Angry Birds 2 (195)
The Bravest (188)
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