Rush to the big screen

Next week the two must-see films, Rush and R.I.P.D. have finally hit the big screen.

Also, look forward to a range of locally-produced films.

Arbitrage

Releases on October 4.

Genre: Drama, Thriller.

Starring: Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Tim Roth.

A troubled hedge fund magnate, desperate to complete the sale of his trading empire, makes an error that forces him to turn to an unlikely person for help.

Elelwani

Releases on October 4.

Genre: Drama

Starring: Florence Masebe, Mutodi Neshehe, Vusi Kunene

Urbanites Elelwani and Vele set out on a summer holiday.

Having long ago left her rural village for the big city, Elelwani has just completed her studies.

She’s been offered a dream job in Chicago, and is engaged to Vele, the love of her life. But, when she goes to tell her parents of her comeback, she is blindsided when they reveal that her hand has been promised to the tribal king.

Rush

Releases on October 4

Genre: Action, Documentary, Drama

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Dormer, Olivia Wilde

Set in Formula 1 racing in the 1970s, the film is based on the true story of a sporting rivalry between handsome English playboy James Hunt and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Austrian driver Niki Lauda.

The story follows their distinctly different personal styles on and off the track, their loves and the astonishing 1976 season in which both drivers were willing to risk everything to become world champion in a sport with no margin for error:

Nothing for Mahala

Releases on October 4

Genre: Comedy

Starring: Bonnie Lee Bouman, Casper de Vries and Jamie Bartlett

Ace is in an unpleasant hole of debt and financial woes. He likes to play the part of the high flier and is forced to get money from illegal loan sharks, which eventually lands him in legal trouble.

The result is Ace doing community service at an old age home, where much is learnt about finances, life and what really holds value.

R.I.P.D.

Releases on October 4

Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Bacon

A recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department, and tries to find the man who murdered him.

The Call

Releases on October 4

Genre: Crime, Thriller

Starring: Abigail Breslin, Halle Barry and Morris Chestnut

Jordan Turner is an experienced 911 operator, but when she makes an error in judgement and a call ends badly, Jordan is rattled and unsure if she can continue.

But then teenager Casey Welson is abducted in the back of a man’s car and calls 911.

Jordan is the one called upon to use all her experience, insight and quick-thinking to help Casey escape, and not just to save Casey, but to make sure the man is brought to justice.

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