The Herald (South Africa)

Your weekend cinema guide

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NEW RELEASES

(6) 2:22: Two planes almost collide after a blinding flash of light paralyses air traffic controller Dylan Branson for a few seconds. An underlying pattern soon builds, drawing him into New York’s Grand Central Station daily at 2.22pm. (Walmer Park)

(NO RATING AVAILABLE) 10 DAYS IN SUN CITY: A comedy-drama that sees Akpos on another “adventure”, this time to South Africa with his girlfriend Bianca. (Baywest)

ALSO SHOWING

(4) KROTOA: See review on this page. (Walmer Park)

(7) ATOMIC BLONDE: Sensual and savage, Lorraine Broughton is the most elite spy in MI6, an agent who’s willing to use all of her lethal skills to stay alive during an impossible mission. (Baywest, Hemingways, Walmer Park, Boardwalk)

(6) A FAMILY MAN: Dane Jensen is a hard-driven headhunter who works at a cut-throat firm. Dane must gear up for the profession­al battle of his life, while also trying to cope with a family crisis. (Hemingways, Walmer Park)

(7) THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD: The world’s top protection agent is called upon to guard the life of his mortal enemy. (Baywest, Walmer Park, Boardwalk, Hemingways)

(8) DETROIT: In the summer of 1967, rioting and civil unrest threaten to tear apart the US city of Detroit. (Walmer Park, Hemingways)

(7) ANNABELLE CREATION: Former toy maker Sam and his wife, Esther, welcome a nun and six orphaned girls into their California farmhouse. Terror soon strikes, linked to the death of the couple’s seven-year-old daughter, Annabelle, years before. (Baywest, Boardwalk)

(7) THE SON OF BIGFOOT: Teenage outsider Adam Harrison sets out on a daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out he is the legendary Bigfoot, in this animated family film. (Boardwalk, Hemingways, Walmer Park, Baywest)

(8) BABY DRIVER: Talented getaway driver Baby (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. After meeting the woman (Lily James) of his dreams, he sees a chance to ditch his shady lifestyle and make a clean break. (Baywest, Boardwalk)

(7) GIRLS TRIP: Best friends are in for the adventure of a lifetime when they travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival. Along the way they rekindle their sisterhood and rediscover their wild side. (Baywest, Hemingways, Boardwalk, Walmer Park)

(9) DUNKIRK: In May 1940, Germany advance into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops have to be evacuated from the beach using every vessel available. (Baywest, Walmer Park)

(6) DESPICABLE ME 3: The mischievou­s Minions hope Gru will return to a life of crime after the new boss of the Anti-Villain League fires him. Instead Gru decides to remain retired and travel to Freedonia to meet his long-lost twin brother for the first time. (Walmer Park)

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