New films to watch in cinemas this week: August 5 to 11
It’s showtime…
From action comedies to animated films and crime thrillers, check out our handy movie guide below to see what’s screening this week.
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
This true story follows the life of an American woman named Mildred Gillars (Meadow Williams) and her lawyer (Al Pacino), who struggles to redeem her reputation. Mildred’s dubbed “Axis Sally” for broadcasting Nazi propaganda to American troops during World War II. Her story exposes the dark underbelly of the Third Reich’s hate-filled propaganda machine, her eventual capture in Berlin, and her subsequent trial for treason against the United States after the war.
Drama, 1h 48min, Rating R18. Book your tickets here.
Late Shift
One story, countless storylines, seven different endings. This interactive, high-stakes crime thriller is a cinematic experience in which you and the audience can collectively decide the protagonist’s fate. Matt, an erudite student, becomes embroiled in a heist at a famous London auction house after a car theft goes awry. How will your decision-making cope when the action reaches boiling point? Become Matt, choose your own future, as the movie seamlessly stitches together the audience’s decisions to create a truly immersive experience.
Mystery/Thriller, 2h 10min, Rating R18. Book your tickets here.
Spirit Untamed
This family adventure follows young Lucky Prescott as she moves from the big city to a small sleepy rural town of Miradero and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit, who shares her rebellious spirit. When a heartless wrangler plans to capture Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her new friends embark on the adventure of a lifetime to rescue the horse that forever changed her life. Available in both Arabic and English.
Animation, 1h 28min, Rating G. Book your tickets here.
The Comeback Trail
In this all-star comedy, movie producers Robert De Niro and Zach Braff attempt to set up ageing actor Tommy Lee Jones in an insurance scam to pay mobster Morgan Freeman. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.
Comedy, 1h 44min, Rating R18. Book your tickets here.
The Suicide Squad
Get ready for some wicked action as the motley team of incarcerated supervillains known as Task Force X is back for another mission. This time around, Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Bloodsport (Idris Elba), Peacemaker (John Cena) and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison are dropped off at the remote enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese for a search-and-destroy mission.
Action, 2h 13 min, Rating R18. Book your tickets here.