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We reviewed the 5 new films that you can watch this weekend

Cape Town – The true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite crew of firefighters who fought the Yarnell Hill Fire in June 2013 opens in cinemas this weekend. 

It features an ensemble cast including Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, Taylor Kitsch, James Badge Dale and Jennifer Connelly.

Also to see: Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen reunite in a Western thriller, two horror flicks and Adam Sandler's much raved about performance in The Meyerowitz Stories can been seen on Netflix. 

Here are the 5 new releases:

Movie: Only the Brave

Our rating: 4/5

Short review: Only the Brave tells a true story through breath-taking cinematography, an extremely well-written script and a dedicated cast.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE


Movie: Wind River

Our rating: 4/5

Short review: A few serious flaws aside, Wind River is a strong conclusion to the thematic trilogy that started with Sicario and reached its high point in Hell or High Water.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE


Movie: Flatliners

Our rating: 1/5

Short review: The remake of Flatliners is every bit as bad as the original.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE


Movie: From a House on Willow Street

Our rating: 2/5

Short review: This horror filmed in South Africa has enough jump scares and gore to keep you entertained.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE


Movie: The Meyerowitz Stories (New on Netflix only)

Our rating: 4/5

Short review: The Meyerowitz Stories is a happy reminder that, when graced with a fine script and director, an actor can be just as surprising as the character he plays.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

(Photos: Ster-Kinekor, AP, Forefront Media Group)

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