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.

A Date For Mad Mary

What we know

Irish film – directed by Darren Thornton – with a strong female cast, about a young woman (rising star Séana Kerslake) the titular Mad Mary, who’s fresh out of jail and trying to find a date for her best friend’s wedding.

What the critics say

• “The plot ties things up just a little too neatly at the end for some tastes, but then in a way it feels harsh to deny the central characters a little closure and catharsis. Here’s hoping the film finds a wider audience at home and abroad as it’s a new Irish film that needs to be seen.” - Spoool.ie
• “The profound story of love and friendship comes across with the power of a true story, as emotionally muted Mary struggles to accept that her best friend Charlene (Charleigh Bailey), has moved on in her absence.” - RTÉ

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes:
• IMBD: 8.9/10

Café Society

What we know

Woody Allen’s latest, with some swingy jazz, an ensemble cast of big names, and a 1930s setting. Stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart.

What the critics say

• “There’s nothing very original about this love-triangle dilemma, especially in a Woody Allen film, where it directly mirrors so many of the setups in his earlier work, notably the adulterous tangle of Manhattan.”- Variety
• “ The fine cast includes Parker Posey, Blake Lively, and a rubicund Ken Stott as Bobby’s father, but it’s Stewart who takes the honors, allowing Vonnie’s shyness to shade into mystery.” - The New Yorker

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes: 6.1/10
• IMDB: 7.1/10

The 9th Life of Louis Drax

What we know

Our own Jamie Dornan stars alongside Aaron Paul in this movie about a boy who ends up in a coma. But what’s the deal with his parents? Based on the best-selling book.

What the critics say

• “To its credit, The 9th Life of Louis Drax, akin to director Alexandre Aja’s previous work, is almost impossible to pigeonhole. At once a touching fantasy drama with its feet deep in the YA market, at others a bizarre, somewhat intense psychological drama.” - FlickeringMyth

What’s it rated?

• RottenTomatoes:
• IMDB:

Which one would you go see first?