4 new movies in SA cinemas this weekend!

Cape Town – Martin Scorsese's critically acclaimed religious epic Silence opens in cinemas this week.

Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver and Liam Neeson play Jesuit priests who go on a mission to Japan.

James Franco and Ewan McGregor both star in and direct dramas exploring the American dream, while Anna Kendrick is an unwanted guest at a wedding in an offbeat romantic comedy.

Here are 4 new films at the local box office:

Movie: Silence

Our rating: 4/5

Short review: In a story of faith, perseverance and heartache Martin Scorsese has delivered yet another movie classic.  

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Movie: American Pastoral

Our rating: 3/5

Short review: American Pastoral is a valiant, ambitious but not entirely successful attempt to bring an unfilmable novel to the big screen.

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Movie: In Dubious Battle

Our rating: 2/5

Short review: In Dubious Battle is an earnest attempt at delivering a truly important message but it's just a bit too dour and dull to truly deliver on its honourable intentions.

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Movie: Table 19

Our rating: 3/5

Short review: This fun flick might not be a masterpiece but still manages to deliver an important message about love.

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(Photos: Ster-Kinekor, Times Media Films)