MOVIE GUIDE: A local stunner and 4 other movies to watch this weekend!

Cape Town – A local film takes the spotlight at the box office this weekend, but there are four other movies to watch too.

Inspired by a true story, Beyond the River ticks all the right boxes with an engaging characters, an amazing cast and a great story.

There is also something for the older folks, something for the sporty folks and a religious film that’s not your typical faith based movie.

Here are 5 new films at the local box office:

Movie: Beyond the River

Our rating: 4/5

Short review: Beyond the River ticks all the right boxes: Engaging characters, an amazing cast and a great story.

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Movie: The Shack

Our rating: 3/5

Short review: The Shack is not your typical faith based bible thumping movie instead, it challenges conservative Christian views.

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Movie: Bleed For This

Our rating: 3/5

Short review: Bleed for This is the perfect comeback story about the underdog and how if you are fine with the status quo you may never achieve something bigger. 

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Movie: Going in Style

Our rating: 3/5

Short review: A fun caper with your favourite veteran actors, Going in Style is a typical geriatric comedy that shows a big middle finger to American banks.

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Movie: Sleepless

Our rating: 1/5

Short review: This action-thriller lacks momentum and is not the least bit believable.

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