Cape Town – Superheroes take over at cinemas this weekend as the highly anticipated Justice League make their way to the big screen.
Inspired by Superman's sacrifice and with the help of Wonder Woman Batman assembles the super team: The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg to fight against a new evil.
Also to see: the remarkable story about the origins of Wonder Woman, the true story about the assassination of a Nazi general and a local Christmas themed tearjerker that's perfect for the whole family.
And on Netflix a Dee Rees film that takes a hard look at race relations.
Here are the 5 new movies releasing in SA:
Movie: Justice League
Our rating: 3/5
Short review: This is one of the most anticipated films of the year and it doesn’t disappoint; with a stellar cast, big action and some big laughs.
Movie: The Man with The Iron Heart
Our rating: 3/5
Short review: The Man With the Iron Heart is a somewhat misjudged but sometimes very powerful exploration of a relatively lesser known World War II story.
Movie: Liewe Kersfeesvader
Our rating: 4/5
Short review: Liewe Kersfeesvader is full of heart and humour and is a must-see for the whole family.
Movie: Professor Marston and the Wonder Woman
Our rating: 4/5
Short review: The remarkable true story of the origin of Wonder Woman will shake you up, make you think and even make you squirm.
Movie: Mudbound (New on Netflix only)
Our rating: 4/5
Short review: Dee Rees' Mudbound is a moving, literary epic about race and family in the segregated American South.
(Photos: Ster-Kinekor, Warner Bros, AP, Times Media Films)