Nollywood’s ‘Wole Soyinka’ and Hollywood’s ‘Moana 2’ are movies recommends for you to watch in the cinema or on streamers this weekend.
Moana 2
Running time: 1hr 40mins
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Gerald Ramsey, Hualalai Chung
Synopsis: Moana, Maui, and a new band of seafaring crew embark on an expansive new voyage. A call from her ancestors sends Moana to the far seas of Oceania for an adventure, unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Wole Soyinka
Running time: 1hr 36mins
Starring: Dele Odule, Femi Branch, Lateef Adedimeji
Synopsis: The movie is a biopic on the life of Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate. The story follows his childhood, his rise as a literary giant and his struggles against the successive military governments of 20th-century Nigeria.
Absolution
Running time: 1hr 52mins
Starring: Liam Neeson, Ron Perlman, Ryan Homchick, Terrence Pulliam
Synopsis: An ageing gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won’t loosen its grip willingly.
Running time: 2hrs
Starring: Baaj Adebule, Brutus Richard, Bryan Okoye
Synopsis: A woman finds love in the hand of a younger man after suffering abuse from her husband. She struggles to navigate the newly found love with her morals of being a faithful wife to her abusive husband. The grey area of morality is where the conflict lies.
Wicked
Running time: 2hr 40mins
Starring: Ariana Grande, Bronwyn James, Cynthia Erivo
Synopsis: A misunderstood young woman with green skin and a popular girl become friends at a magical university. After encountering a wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Gladiator II
Running time:
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, May Calamawy
Synopsis: After his home was conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
A Ghetto Love Story
Running time: 2hr 30mins
Starring: Basketmouth, Beverly Osu, Chimezie Imo
Synopsis: Childhood friends whose dreams of a lifelong connection are overshadowed by life’s harsh realities. Despite their humble backgrounds, their bond brings them immense joy.
Wives On Strike 3
Running time: 2hrs 2mins
Starring: Chioma Akpotha., Hilda Dokubo, Uche Jumbo
Synopsis: A newly elected female local government chairman finds herself in a web of darkness, battling the challenges of her newfound authority and a nightmarish revelation in her personal life.
Venom: The Last Dance
Running time: 1hr 50mins
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Clark Backo, Cristo Fernández
Synopsis: The final tale in the trilogy with Eddie and Venom on the run. The duo is being hunted by both worlds and forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down.
Queen Lateefah
Running time: 2hrs 5mins
Starring: Wunmi Toriola, Kunle Remi, Lateef Adedimeji
Synopsis: A socialite with a wealthy online personality meets a man who falls head over heels with her. The man is in love with her influential, accomplished persona, a facade that will come undone soon.
