What’s Opening In Cinemas This Week: Billie Eilish Hits Us Hard And Soft While Mortal Kombat II Deals A Flawless Victory On The Sheep Detectives!
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Billie Eilish hits us Hard And Soft, Mortal Kombat II says get over here, while The Sheep Detectives solve a baaad crime at the cinema this week!
Get set for a musical, violent, and family weekend at the cinema this week. The top offerings hitting multiplexes are Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard And Soft-The Tour (Live In 3D), Mortal Kombat II, and The Sheep Detectives. With four other movies opening alongside them, there’s plenty of cinematic entertainment to be had.
IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION
Universal Pictures-Released Thursday, 7th May
Synopsis: Interviews and archival footage provide insight into the five-decade journey of iconic heavy-metal band Iron Maiden.
Cast: Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson
Director: Malcolm Venville
Cert: 15
BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT – THE TOUR LIVE IN 3D
Paramount Pictures-Released Friday, 8th May
Synopsis: Grammy Award-winning singer Billie Eilish performs hit songs during her sold-out world tour.
Cast: Billie Eilish
Director: James Cameron
Cert: 12A
We will be seeing the film tonight (Wednesday), and will bring you our review of the film when the embargo ends tomorrow (Thursday). Check back to see what we thought!
MORTAL KOMBAT II
Warner Bros.-Released Friday 8th May
Synopsis: Johnny Cage joins other fighters in the ultimate, no-holds-barred battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn, a powerful tyrant who threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Cast: Karl Urban
Director: Simon McQuoid
Cert: 15
Our editor, Phil Roberts, saw the film last night. Check back for his full review when it’s available!
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
Sony Pictures-Released Friday, 8th May
Synopsis: George Hardy is a shepherd who loves to read murder mysteries to his sheep, never suspecting that they can understand him. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep decide to solve the crime themselves, even if it means leaving their meadow for the first time and facing the fact that the human world isn’t as simple as it appears in books.
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson
Director: Kyle Balda
Cert: PG
Our editor, Phil Roberts, saw the film recently and had fun with it, saying:
“Overall, despite its generic formula, The Sheep Detectives is a blast. With another brilliant performance from Hugh Jackman, great voice performances from Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Patrick Stewart, and Chris O’Dowd, and an often dark, engaging storyline, the film excels. With its lavish, picturesque cinematography, messages of togetherness, acceptance, and family, and life lessons about life and death, the film is the perfect introduction to the genre for kids of all ages.”
You can read his full review of the film here.
ALSO RELEASED THIS WEEK
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET
Altitude Film Entertainment-Release date: Friday 8th MayÂ
Cert: PG
KOKUHO
Vue Lumiere-Release date: Friday 8th MayÂ
Cert: 15
OUR LAND
Met Film Distribution-Release date: Friday 8th MayÂ
Cert: 12
ROMERIA
Curzon-Release date: Friday 8th MayÂ
Cert: 12A
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Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
