We review the 5 new films opening in cinemas this weekend

Cape Town – What better way to kick off the long weekend than with a movie?

There's a great line-up at the cinema this weekend – with something for everyone. 

Two action flicks, a delightful drama, a dark comedy and even an animation to entertain the kids. 

Here are 5 new films at the local box office:

Movie: Rough Night

Our rating: 2/5

Short review: The dark themes in Rough Night overshadow the fun.

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Movie: Cars 3

Our rating: 3/5

Short review: Cars 3 is the sequel we’ve been waiting for. It’s got brand new fast cars, some entertaining new voices and a lot of heart.

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Movie: This Beautiful Fantastic

Our rating: 3/5

Short review: Clearly flawed, This Beautiful Fantastic has enough charm and heart to make you quickly forget all that is wrong with it

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Movie: Free Fire

Our rating: 2/5

Short review: When the bullets start sailing in Ben Wheatley's arms-deal-gone-wrong 1970s shoot-up, there's a total absence of slow-motion cartwheels.

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Movie: The Hunter's Prayer

Our rating: 2/5

Short review: Do not pass go, go directly to video.

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(Photos: Ster-Kinekor, Image.Net, This Beautiful Fantastic UK Ltd, Disney)