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Trailer watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?

What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.

THE WEEKEND IS coming up, and that means new movies for you to see. But which is a must-watch, and are there any you should avoid?

We take a look.

Chappie

Sony Pictures Entertainment / YouTube

What we know

The world’s first robot police units are created by a young buck (Dev Patel), but a saucy baddie with a mullet wants to a put a stop to things.

What the critics say

  • “Sadly, there’s a qualitative loss in Chappie that eventually transforms the director’s former naivety into proper silliness” - Twitch Film

What’s it rated?

Appropriate Behaviour

peccadillopictures / YouTube

What we know A young bisexual woman nurses a broken heart and fears becoming a loser. Will she grow up? What the critics say

  • “…this tart, sexually frank portrait of a disintegrating relationship — and its long, bitter aftermath — packs plenty of punch in its best scenes, but it also frequently tests audience patience” - Variety
  • “…feels like a unique vision of life seen through unique eyes.” - RogerEbert.com
  • “Akhavan’s blend of cultural insights and sweetly relatable, self-deprecating humor provide a charming showcase for a new filmmaker worthy of discovery.” - IndieWire

What’s it rated?

Unfinished Business

20th Century Fox / YouTube

What we know

Vince Vaughn sets up his own business, and travels to Germany to shake on a deal. But then he finds out he’s up against his old nemesis. Frolics ensue.

What the critics say  

  • “…it’s hard to deliver a good buddy comedy when two of the buddies in question are such narrative deadweights.” - Variety
  • “…the fact that it can’t spell out the basics of this business deal  is indicative of a general lack of focus and an inconsistency in tone.” – The Wrap

What’s it rated?

RottenTomatoes: None yet

IMDB: 7.3/10

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Which one would you go see first?


Poll Results:

Chappie (910)
Unfinished business (624)
Appropriate Behaviour (316)

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