It's a whole new world with 3 new movies in cinemas this weekend

Cape Town – Go on a magic carpet ride with Aladdin in cinemas this weekend.

The highly-anticipated remake of the 1992 Disney classic stars Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott.

Also showing: Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen in a romantic comedy and Judi Dench plays a real-life spy.

Here are the 3 new films releasing in SA:

Movie: Aladdin

Our rating: 3/5

Short review: While the trailers had people worried about the live-action Aladdin, the star-power of Will Smith and his delightful co-stars makes this a fun jaunt through Agrabah. 

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Movie: Long Shot

Our rating: Long Shot will make you think, it will make you laugh, and it will make you feel good – and that's exactly what the world needs now. 

Short review: 5/5

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Movie: Red Joan

Our rating: 2/5

Short review: No amount of Judi Dench can save this mediocre twist of a real story.

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