There’s not much we love more than a trip to the cinema and a few hours of downtime, armed with a large popcorn and something with an unhealthy amount of sugar.
If you’re planning to see a film this week, check out these new releases about to hit the big screen…
Cinderella
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden
What’s The Story: When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella’s fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger. See our interview with director Kenneth Branagh here.
Dior And I
Director: Frederic Tcheng
Starring: Raf Simons, Marion Cotillard, Anna Wintour
What’s The Story: Dior and I brings the viewer inside the storied world of the Christian Dior fashion house with a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Raf Simons’ first haute couture collection as its new artistic director-a true labour of love created by a dedicated group of collaborators.
Get Hard
Director: Etan Cohen
Starring: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Alison Brie
What’s The Story?: When millionaire James King is nailed for fraud and bound for San Quentin, he turns to Darnell Lewis to prep him to go behind bars.
Robot Overloads
Director: Jon Wright
Starring: Gillian Anderson, Ben Kingsley, Callan McAuliffe
What’s The Story?: Earth has been conquered by robots from a distant galaxy. survivors are confined to their houses and must wear electronic implants, risking incineration by robot sentries if they venture outside.
Seventh Son
Director: Sergey Bodrov
Starring: Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges
What’s The Story?: Young Thomas is apprenticed to the local Spook to learn to fight evil spirits. His first great challenge comes when the powerful Mother Malkin escapes her confinement while the Spook is away.
The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water
Director: Paul Tibbitt
Starring: Tom Kenny, Antonio Banderas, Bill Fagerbakke
What’s The Story?: When a diabolical pirate above the sea steals the secret Krabby Patty formula, SpongeBob and his nemesis Plankton must team up in order to get it back.