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In cinemas this week: from Midnight Special to Dheepan

Stuck for what to watch at the weekend?

Let Entertainment Focus help you with our handy guide to this week’s new releases.

From the biggest blockbusters to the best in independent and world cinema, we’ve got it covered.

Midnight Special

What’s it about? Being pursued by the government and a group of religious extremists, a young boy who possesses special powers goes on the run with his father. From Jeff Nichols, the acclaimed director of Take Shelter and Mud, this sci-fi thriller promises to be one of the years most fascinating films. Drawing comparison with the likes of Spielberg and Carpenter, this is one not to be missed.

Who’s in it? Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Jaeden Lieberher, Adam Driver, Sam Shephard

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Hardcore Henry

What’s it about? An action thriller filmed entirely in the style of a first person shooter. Henry, the man whose POV we follow, wakes up in a laboratory to learn he’s been resurrected from death. He has no memory of his former life and is being chased by an army of mercenaries who want him dead. Expect this to be a thrilling, non-stop explosive action movie. But can the GoPro gimmick support an entire feature?

Who’s in it? Sharlto Copley, Tim Roth, Haley Bennett, Danila Kozlovsky

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The Huntsman: Winter’s War

What’s it about? This prequel/sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman finds two evil queens at war with each other, and two noble huntsmen determined to stop them. The early reviews have not been great, suggesting that Kristen Stewart was wise not to return.

Who’s in it? Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Chris Hemsworth

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Dheepan

What’s it about? The winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, Dheepan tells the story of a former Tamil Tiger soldier, who flees Sri Lanka after the Civil War to try and start a new life in France. Directed by Jacques Audiard (A Prophet, Rust and Bone), Dheepan promises to be a powerful and moving experience.

Who’s in it? Antonythasan Jesuthasan, Kalieaswari Srinivasan, Claudine Vinasithamby, Vincent Rottiers, Marc Zinga

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I am Belfast

What’s it about? Documentarian and all-round film genius Mark Cousins has created a poetic portrait of his hometown. Not a traditional documentary, but more of a mosaic of images and recollections, taking in the entire history of the city, the good and bad.

Who’s in it? Helena Bereen

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The Passing
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John Parker
John Parker
John is a freelance writer and film reviewer for Entertainment Focus.

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