Cape Town – Even though we’re totally obsessed with movies it’s hard to keep track of all the new trailers.
Drama, suspense and comedy – here’s just a small taste of what’s hitting the big screen and internet TV soon.
1. Adrift
The film is based on the inspiring true story of two free spirits whose chance encounter leads them first to love, and then to the adventure of a lifetime. As the two avid sailors set out on a journey across the ocean, Tami Oldham (Shailene Woodley) and Richard Sharp (Sam Claflin) couldn’t anticipate they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope for rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved.
Watch the trailer here:
The film releases in SA cinemas on 27 July.
2. Sorry to Bother You
Set in an alternate present-day version of Oakland, Sorry to Bother You follows telemarketer Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) who discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a macabre universe.
Watch the trailer here:
An SA released date has yet to be confirmed.
4. Furlough
In between caring for her mother (Whoopi Goldberg), a young woman (Tessa Thompson) works part time at a prison. The rookie guard gets a chance to prove her mettle when she’s tasked with accompanying a hell-raising inmate (Melissa Leo) on an emergency furlough to visit her dying mother. But things soon spiral out of control, sending the pair on a hilarious, surprising, and ultimately touching road trip.
Watch the trailer here:
An SA release date has yet to be confirmed.
5. The Week Of
The Week Of tells the story of a devoted, middle class father (Adam Sandler) determined to pay for his daughter's wedding despite the prodding of the wealthier father of the groom (Chris Rock). A series of calamities forces the dads (and their families) to come together and endure the longest week of their lives.
Watch the trailer here:
The film releases on Netflix on 27 April.
6. 6 Balloons
Over the course of one night, a woman (Abbi Jacobson), drives across LA with her heroin addict brother (Dave Franco) in search of a detox centre, with his two year old daughter in tow.
Watch the trailer:
The film releases on Netflix on 6 April.