From an animated fantasy comedy to a psychological thriller, an adventure comedy and a heartwarming family entertainer, there’s something for everyone at the cinemas this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know about the films hitting cinemas this Friday.
IF (English)
Directed by: John Krasinski
Cast: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, and Liza Colón-Zayas
Jack Ryan actor John Krasinski takes the director’s chair in IF, a fantasy comedy film that revolves around Bea (Cailey Fleming), a young girl who unexpectedly acquires the ability to see imaginary friends (known as IFs) who have been left behind by the children they once supported. Bea soon learns that her neighbour Cal (Ryan Reynolds) also shares this unique ability. Together, they embark on a mission to reunite the IFs with the kids who created them.
The Garfield Movie (English)
Directed by: Mark Dindal
Cast: Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Harvey Guillén and Hannah Waddingham
Chris Pratt lends his voice to Garfield in Mark Dindal’s adventure comedy The Garfield Movie, which is based on the popular comic strip by Jim Davis. The story unfolds when Garfield, the cat known for his disdain of Mondays and love of lasagna, unexpectedly reunites with his estranged father Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson), a scruffy street cat. Alongside his loyal canine companion Odie (Harvey Guillén), Garfield is thrust from his cushy, pampered existence into assisting Vic in a comical and daring heist.
The Three Musketeers: Milady (French, English)
Directed by: Martin Bourboulon
Cast: François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Pio Marmaï, Romain Duris, and Eva Green.
The Three Musketeers: Milady, the sequel to The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan (2023), picks up where the first film left off. D’Artagnan, captured by Gaston's agents, escapes and rescues Milady de Winter. He is forced to enter into an alliance with Milady to rescue Constance, who was captured before his own eyes. However, as war is declared, with his comrades Athos, Porthos and Aramis already at the front, D'Artagnan discovers Milady’s true identity and her real mission.
Kartam Bhugtam (Hindi)
Directed by: Soham P. Shah
Cast: Shreyas Talpade, Vijay Raaz, Madhoo, and Aksha Pardasany
Kartam Bhugtam, a psychological thriller directed by Soham P. Shah — known for helming films like Kaal (2005) and Luck (2009) — explores ancient concepts of astrology and karma. The film revolves around Dev Joshi (Shreyas Talpade), a sceptic of astrology who returns from New Zealand to his hometown for a short visit. He plans to sell his family property in India and open a startup abroad. But his plans take an unexpected turn because of a financial fraud his father had committed. Dev is forced to consult an astrologer (played by Vijay Raaz) and becomes entangled in a web of predictions and destiny.
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (Malayalam)
Directed by: Vipin Das
Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph, Nikhila Vimal, Anaswara Rajan, and Yogi Babu
Following his recent blockbuster Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, Vipin Das returns with a comedy wedding drama. Set in Guruvayoor town in Kerala, the film depicts the lively, chaotic, and heartfelt moments leading up to a wedding. The story follows Vinu (Basil Joseph) as he navigates unresolved emotions from his past while preparing to marry Anjali (Anaswara Rajan). When he confides in his future brother-in-law, Anand (Prithviraj Sukumaran), unexpected events unfold, putting their trust and loyalty to the test.
