5 Awesome Movies to Watch This Weekend

1. SOUTHPAW

Genre: Action, Drama, Sport Rating: 18 Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Oona Laurence Synopsis: After the tragic death of his wife, boxer Billy Hope seeks help from trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life back in order.   Genesis Cinemas, Lekki Daily: 1:00 p.m., 3:35 p.m., 8:40 p.m.   Silverbird Cinemas, VI Friday: 1:40 p.m., 6:35 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 1:40 p.m., 8:30 p.m.   Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja  

2. SHATTERED ROMANCE

Genre: Romance and Suspense Rating: 18 Starring: Juliet Ibrahim, Sonia Ibrahim, James Gardiner, Bryan Okwara Synopsis: With four rivals under one roof, anything can happen.   Genesis Cinemas, Lekki Friday: 4:25 p.m. , 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 4:10 p.m., 7:50 p.m.   Silverbird Cinemas, VI Friday: 12:50 p.m., 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 12:50 p.m. Sunday: 12:50 p.m.   Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja Friday – Sunday: 11:50 a.m., 6:40 p.m.      

3. MARTIAN

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Rating: PG Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig Synopsis: American astronaut Watney is stranded on Mars after a ghastly accident almost claims his life. With ingenuity, wit and spirit, he fights to stay alive, long enough to send a signal to Earth for help.   Genesis Cinemas, Lekki Friday and Saturday: 10:50 a.m., 10:40 p.m. Sunday: 10:50 am, 8:30 pm   Silverbird Cinemas, VI Saturday and Sunday: 9:20 p.m.   Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja Friday – Sunday : 1:20 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 9:05 p.m.     4. GBOMO GBOMO EXPRESS Genre: Crime Rating: 18 Starring: Osas Ighodaro, Ramsey Nouah, Gbenro Ajibade Synopsis: Money, love and deception collide when a record label executive is kidnapped.   Genesis Cinemas, Lekki Friday and Saturday: 8:30 p.m.   Silverbird Cinemas, VI Not Showing   Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja Not Showing    

5. STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON

Genre: Biography, Drama, Music Rating: 18 Starring: O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell Synopsis: From the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, the group NWA revolutionized Hip Hop culture.   Genesis Cinemas, Lekki Daily: 11:35 a.m., 10:00 p.m.   Silverbird Cinemas, VI Friday – Sunday: 1:35 p.m.   Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja Friday – Sunday: 9:15 p.m.     Visit Genesis Cinemas and Silverbird Cinemas official websites for listings in other states.