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Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?

What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.

THE WEEKEND IS coming up, and that means new movies for you to see.

But which is a must-watch, and are there any you should avoid?

We take a look.

Dare To Be Wild

PinnacleFilmsAu / YouTube

What we know

An Irish film about a woman’s quest to get to the Chelsea Flower Show – and how she ended up winning. With a love story along the way.

What the critics say

  • “While Mary can be implausibly naïve and innocent at times – A hot guy fancies me. Gosh! – Greenwell’s charm gets one over some hurdles.” - Entertainment.ie
  • “There’s a distinct, indelible Irish charm that remains prevalent throughout this endeavour, as a film that, while undoubtedly flawed, and particularly from a narrative viewpoint, maintains a congenial quality, an enchantment of sorts that adds to the gentle atmosphere. “ - Hey U Guys

What’s it rated?

The Girl With All The Gifts

Movieclips Trailers / YouTube

What we know

Based on the book of the same name – which was written pretty much simultaneously, this is set in a future world where a fungal virus has turned people into zombies. A young girl could hold the key to the cure.

What the critics say

  • “The film is saved from mediocrity primarily by its lead, newcomer Sennia Nanua. Melanie’s big heart and enthusiasm for the world outside her cell is beautifully expressed on Nanua’s face.” - The Mary Sue
  • “Directed by Colm McCarthy, previously best known for his TV work on such hit shows as Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders, brings an immediate sense of unease to the movie’s opening act. Together with Carey, who adapts his own novel, McCarthy moves at a deliberate pace, teasing at bursts of violence but repeatedly holding back” - Den of Geek

What’s it rated?

The Siege of Jadotville

Netflix US & Canada / YouTube

What we know

The real-life story of how 155 Irish troops got embroiled in a siege in the Congo. Read our feature on the film here.

What the critics say

  • “It is during the ongoing siege that this Netflix original film comes to life. First-time director Richie Smyth, who cut his teeth on music videos, knows how to stage action very well, allowing the viewer to follow exactly what is happening in a way that still provides thrills and tension.” - Newstalk 
  • “The set pieces are well created and the cast do well in their roles, but greater attention to characters and the background to the conflict in the Congo would have made for a stronger and more engaging film.” - Movies.ie

What’s it rated?

Which one would you go see first?


Poll Results:

The Siege Of Jadotville (3262)
None of them (848)
The Girl With All The Gifts (408)
Dare To Be Wild (178)

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    Mute James Onedin
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    Sep 22nd 2016, 9:04 PM

    Can’t wait to see Siege of Jadotville, a great Irish Military achievement finally getting an airing.

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    Mute Jimmy Murphy
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    Sep 22nd 2016, 9:20 PM

    In recent weeks, I’ve seen Star Trek, Jason Bourne, Finding Dory & Suicide Squad. I’m all movied out and going back on the beer.

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    Mute James Onedin
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    Sep 22nd 2016, 9:26 PM

    @Jimmy Murphy: Need a wingman?

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    Mute turnitalloff
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    Sep 22nd 2016, 9:43 PM

    Lads this isn’t Grindr

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    Mute Jimmy Murphy
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    Sep 22nd 2016, 10:20 PM

    What the f*** is Grindr?

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    Mute Seán Domhnall O'Sullivan
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    Sep 23rd 2016, 12:15 AM

    @Jimmy Murphy: exactly. ;)

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    Mute Jimmy Murphy
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    Sep 23rd 2016, 12:24 AM

    Just looked it up. Funny how he knew about it & I didn’t.

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    Mute Chief
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    Sep 23rd 2016, 1:15 AM

    Dont care what it us, I’m game for anything at this stage.

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    Mute Jimmy Murphy
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    Sep 23rd 2016, 1:50 AM

    Right with ya Chief.

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    Mute Richard Keogh
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    Sep 22nd 2016, 11:49 PM

    Saw Siege of Jadotville last night. Very impressed and the first film I’ve ever been to which got a round of applause from the audience at the end (admittedly it was in Athlone and full of army and ex-army).

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    Mute Sam Palmer
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    Sep 22nd 2016, 8:38 PM

    The Siege for me.
    “There’s a distinct, indelible Irish charm that remains prevalent throughout this endeavour,”
    subtext
    It’s rubbish.

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 8:51 PM

    Might watch narcos again. Great show

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 9:27 PM

    Managed to see a preview of the girl with all the gifts this week after winning tickets. It’s a great film. It’s sort of an intelligent zombie movie…with a great twists and turns – I don’t watch trailers so i didn’t have a clue what it was about going in. Great cast and the lead girl is outstanding.

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    Mute Seán Domhnall O'Sullivan
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    Sep 23rd 2016, 12:23 AM

    @Tom Toms: looking forward to it. Paddy Considine is in it yay!

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    Mute Max Power
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    Sep 22nd 2016, 9:02 PM

    Come on now everyone we all know we will have to take the other half to see Bridget

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 9:54 PM

    Tell her to feck off and go see the Seige

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 10:34 PM

    That’s what her friends are for.

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 8:36 PM

    You should all see, ‘The Girl With All The Gifts’.

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    Mute Sam Palmer
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    Sep 22nd 2016, 8:40 PM

    @Boris Defender:
    Pourquoi?

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    Sep 23rd 2016, 1:10 PM

    I’m with you boris, finished reading it the other day & it’s a quality story but I did find the end a bit of a anti climax.

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 10:09 PM

    Mr Robot

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    Mute Seán Domhnall O'Sullivan
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    Sep 23rd 2016, 12:16 AM

    @Ken Pepper: on soon from the beginning, tg4. fun!

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    Mute Jonah
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    Sep 23rd 2016, 6:25 AM

    Season 2 was nowhere near as good as season 1. I don’t think I’ll bother watching season 3

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 9:43 PM

    Deadpool!

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    Sep 23rd 2016, 10:57 AM

    That joke is so old it was released on Blu-ray months back… and so was Deadpool!!

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    Sep 23rd 2016, 9:20 PM

    Every single week!

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 10:15 PM

    Chk out Green Room..feckin awesome..very tense and gory but brilliant. Anton Yelchin’s last movie.

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 11:11 PM

    Green room is terrific..but definitely not his last there a still a few to be released that he had filmed

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 10:27 PM

    Kudo and the two strings was surprisingly good. A very original story. And the stop-motion is actually amazing.

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    Sep 22nd 2016, 11:02 PM

    Kubos…too you

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    Sep 23rd 2016, 1:41 PM

    narcos was brilliant and finished watching bloodline i wish a homeland season 7 comes out

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    Sep 24th 2016, 9:54 AM

    The INCREDIBLE true story of a girl who enters a flower show?

    I do not think that word means what you think it means.

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    Sep 23rd 2016, 12:36 PM

    For once I genuinely couldn’t choose because o want to watch them all!

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    Sep 23rd 2016, 1:39 PM

    want to watch magnificent 7

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    Sep 24th 2016, 6:15 PM

    Girl with all the gifts was a fantastic book, will hope the movie lives up to it, doubt it, but definitely a great story.

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