What’s new at the movies?

Iconic director Quentin Tarantino has turned to comedy and roped in superstars Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt for his highly anticipated 9th film set at the end of Tinseltown’s golden era (and the flower power revolution of the ‘60s) with Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Catch this epic cinematic experience following the crazy world of the movie biz we all love, in the luxurious VIP cinema at Nu Metro Menlyn Park from this weekend.

The inspiring Christian-based family drama, Overcomer, also starts showing in select Nu Metro cinemas. It is filled with a powerful mix of faith, a twist of humour, and a ton of heart.

Nu Metro will be launching the first-ever cinema complex in Giyani, Limpopo this weekend – bringing the best in world-class cinema experiences to areas which have never had access to the magic of the movies in the past; a strategy which launched with the opening of the first-ever cineplex in Mamelodi, Tshwane last year.  This milestone week in the South African cinema industry also marks the release of a striking new movie from the African continent at Nu Metro Menlyn Park and Mams Mall (Mamelodi): a political thriller set in the volatile world of mining, Uncovered. Show your support for our local stars, see the stories that matter to you and celebrate the creative power of Mzansi at Nu Metro.

If you’re a Stephen King horror fan, the terrifying Pennywise the clown returns with IT: Chapter 2 – bookings are now open to see it first at Nu Metro Menlyn Park on Thursday, 5 September.

See you at the movies!

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (18 DLV)

Showing at Nu Metro Menlyn Park

The new film from writer-director Quentin Tarantino features a large ensemble cast and a story that takes place in Los Angeles in 1969, where everything is changing. The two lead characters are Rick Dalton, former star of a western TV series, and his longtime stunt double, Cliff Booth. Both are struggling to make it in a Hollywood they don’t recognise anymore. But, Rick has a very famous next-door neighbour: Sharon Tate. Multiple storylines pay tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age.

OVERCOMER (7-9PG)

Showing at Nu Metro Woodlands and Menlyn Park

Life changes overnight for coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team’s state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down and hundreds of families begin moving away, John must come to grips with the challenges facing his family and his team. Urged by the school’s principal to fill-in and coach a sport he doesn’t know or like, John is frustrated and questioning his worth… until he crosses paths with Hannah, a student struggling with her own journey. With newfound resolve and the support of the community, Hannah and her coach challenge the impossible in the biggest race of her life.

UNCOVERED (16 LSV)

Showing at Nu Metro Mams Mall (Mamelodi) and Menlyn Park

Directed by award-winning director Zuko Nodada and produced by Thandeka Nodada, this film stars Sthandiwe Kgoroge, “Scandal’s” Nqobile Khumalo, Dumisani Mbebe, and Robert Hobbs. It’s taken from a true story of the people of Richards Bay, who were embroiled in a court battled with Somkhele Coal Mine to force it to halt its operations for health reasons. Fictionally dramatised, the film exposes corruption and the burning issue of land, as a mining magnate tries to sell the worthless mine to the people. Blood spills when Hack works with the main character, Aluta (played by Nqobile), to expose corruption.

GOOD BOYS (16 DLSV)

Showing at Nu Metro Parkview and Menlyn Park

After being invited to his first kissing party, 12-year-old Max is panicking because he doesn’t know how to kiss. Eager for some pointers, Max and his best friends, Thor and Lucas, decide to use Max’s dad’s drone—which Max isn’t allowed to touch—to spy on a teenage couple making out next door. The producers of Sausage Party, Bad Neighbours and Superbad bring their signature adults-only twist to a classic coming-of-age story in Good Boys. This outrageous comedy follows a group of mischievous 12-year-old boys: one day of skipped school will become an all-day odyssey of awesomely bad decisions…

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For showtimes, bookings, trailers and more info, please go to www.numetro.co.za or call 0861-CINEMA (246362) or, use the self-service terminals at the cinema. Follow @numetro on social media.