Movies you should definitely see this week
Each week we bring you the latest new releases in cinema. Jersey Boys, Calvary and Belle and Sebastian are our favourite movies for the week.
Black Comedy: Calvary
Director: John Michael McDonagh
Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Chris O’Dowd, Kelly Reilly, Aidan Gillen, Dylan Moran
Duration: 100 minutes
Classification: M 15+
Why you should watch it: Without a doubt the movie of the week. Director McDonagh (The Guard) teams up again with fabulous Irish actor Brendan Gleeson in this story about a priest whose life is threatened in confession. Calvary tackles deeply serious subjects, including child abuse, murder, adultery, but juxtaposes the heavy with some very dark humour.
Musical biopic: Jersey Boys
Director: Clint Eastwood
Starring: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Vincent Piazza, Michael Lomenda, Christopher Walken
Duration: 134 minutes
Classification: M
Why you should watch it: Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood shows no signs of throwing in the towel on his directing career despite being 84 years of age. In Jersey Boys he bring the famed stage musical to life on the silver screen. Critics have been luke warm to this biopic but the music alone is worth a watch.
Heartwarming adventure: Belle and Sebastian
Director: Nicolas Vanier
Cast: Félix Bossuet, Tchéky Karyo, Margaux Châtelier
Duration: 99 mins
Rating: PG
Why you should watch it: Belle and Sebastian is a classic French story and to see it finally come to the big screen is wonderful. Set in the Alps during World War II, Sebastian is a charming six-year-old and Belle is the large dog he wants to protect. As well as having a fast-paced storyline, the cinematography is incredible.