Masters Of The Universe arrives, we visit a Savage House, and get laughs with Scary Movie, all hitting the cinema this week. Book your seats now!
As we enter the month of June, the cinema hits keep on coming. The summer blockbuster season is well underway, and this week delivers three big new releases, vying for your box office cash. After years spent in development hell, Masters Of The Universe finally has the power to hit multiplex screens. Or if that isn’t to your taste, try the British black comedy, Savage House. Maybe your tastes run to the ridiculous spoof? If that is the case, check out Scary Movie, the sixth film in the long-running franchise. With five other movies opening in cinemas, the movie choice is incredible.
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
Sony Pictures-Released Wednesday 3rd June
Synopsis: The Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, a world shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. Joining forces with Teela and Man-At-Arms, Adam must embrace his true destiny as He-Man – the most powerful man in the universe.
Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto and Idris Elba
Director: Travis Knight
Cert: 12A
We saw the film earlier this week, and had great fun with it. Our reviewer, Phil Roberts, had this to say about the film:
“Overall, Masters of the Universe is an absolute blast. Travis Knight has delivered what is arguably the most faithful adaptation of the source material to date. Parents will adore the reunion with old friends, while kids of all ages will be left with a sense of wonder and magic, hallmarks of great cinema. The vibrant color palette is glorious, the world-building is immensely ambitious, and the cinematography frequently leaves us in awe. Although some of the CGI is lacking, Daniel Pemberton’s rousing score, combined with it, literally transports us to another world.”
You can read his full review of the film here.
SAVAGE HOUSE
Paramount Pictures-Released Friday 5th June
Synopsis: A gloriously unscrupulous social climber and his razor-sharp wife prepare to host a dinner party for a duke and duchess in 18th-century England.
Cast: Richard E Grant, Claire Foy, Bel Powley, Kíla Lord Cassidy
Director: Peter Glanz
Cert: 15
SCARY MOVIE
Paramount Pictures-Released Friday, 5th June
Synopsis: The long-awaited reboot of the Scary Movie franchise follows a group of friends who reunite when a masked killer they encountered twenty-six years ago returns to terrorise them.
Cast: Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans
Director: Michael Tiddes
Cert: 15
We saw the film last night. Due to the embargo, we can’t say anything about our thoughts and review what we saw. However, check back tomorrow afternoon for my full review of the film.
ALSO RELEASED THIS WEEK
ACTING
Sovereign Films-Release date: Friday 5th June
Cert: 15
ENZO
Curzon Artificial Eye-Release date: Friday 5th June
Cert: 15
ERUPCJA
Vertigo Releasing-Release date: Friday 5th June
Cert: 12A
KOLN 75
Vue Lumiere-Release date: Friday 5th June
Cert: 15
PLANET ISRAEL
Dartmouth Films-Release date: Friday 5th June
Cert: 15
Plan your weekend’s cinematic viewing with any of these terrific movies. What will YOU be watching?
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.
