Whether you’re in the mood for pulse-pounding thrillers, epic sci-fi adventures or films that promise to leave you in stitches, you can pick one of your choice from the theatrical releases of the week. Here’s everything you need to know about the films hitting cinemas this week.
The Greatest of All Time (Tamil, Telugu)
Directed by: Venkat Prabhu
Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Sneha and Meenakshi Chaudhary
The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) is a sci-fi action thriller that revolves around a special anti-terrorist squad thrown into disarray after a bombing reveals long-hidden secrets. As tension mounts, trust within the team is tested and buried truths come to light, setting the stage for a gripping, action-filled narrative. Starring Thalapathy Vijay in a double role, the film has created a buzz with its impressive use of de-aging technology to showcase the star in a young avatar. GOAT holds special significance as it marks Vijay’s penultimate project before his much-anticipated foray into politics.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (English)
Directed by: Tim Burton
Cast: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a sequel to the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice, catches up with the Deetz family, now spanning three generations, as they return to their old home in Winter River following a family tragedy. Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder), still haunted by her past with the mischievous ghost Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), faces new chaos when her rebellious daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), unwittingly opens a portal to the Afterlife. All hell breaks loose, and it’s not long before Beetlejuice is accidentally summoned back to the world of the living.
Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief (Japanese)
Directed by: Shunsuke Ishikawa
Cast: Minami Takayama, Kappei Yamaguchi, Wakana Yamazaki, Rikiya Koyama
This anime movie from the Detective Conan franchise provides an in-depth look at the origins of Conan’s (Minami Takayama) most infamous rival, Kid the Phantom Thief. The story follows high school student Kaito Kuroba (Kappei Yamaguchi), who discovers a hidden room in his house, revealing that his late father, a renowned magician, secretly lived a double life as the Phantom Thief. Determined to uncover the truth behind his father's mysterious death, Kaito steps into his father’s shoes, taking on the mantle of Kid the Phantom Thief.
Seventeen Tour ‘Follow’ Again to Cinemas (Korean)
Directed by: Oh Yoon-Dong
Cast: S. Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The 8, Mingyu
The electrifying performances of Seventeen come alive on screen with the concert film Seventeen Tour ‘Follow’ Again to Cinemas, hitting theatres on September 7 and 8. Filmed during their recent headline shows at Seoul’s World Cup Stadium, the movie captures the group’s high-energy performances and marks their triumphant return following the ‘Follow’ tour across Asia. It features new songs from their latest album, 17 Is Right Here, including the debut of their hit single Maestro.
Strange Darling (English)
Directed by: J.T. Mollner
Cast: Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey and Ed Begley Jr.
An innocent one-night stand quickly descends into a violent murder spree in the psychological horror film Strange Darling. Set in the rural landscape of Oregon, the film revolves around a man (Kyle Gallner) and a woman (Willa Fitzgerald) whose one-night stand spirals into a deadly game of cat and mouse. The story unfolds through six nonlinear chapters, portraying a dramatised account of a serial killer’s during a prolonged murder spree across the Western United States.
