Do you love being the first to see new movies? If so, here are some of the films opening in Toronto this weekend.
Better Man
Better Man is based on the true story of the rise, fall and resurgence of British pop star Robbie Williams. The film follows his journey from childhood to being a member of the chart-topping boy band Take That, through to his achievements as a solo artist — all the while confronting the challenges fame can bring. Better Man is playing at the Scotiabank Theatre on Richmond Street West.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Big Nick (played by Gerard Butler) is back in Europe and closing in on Donnie (played by O'Shea Jackson Jr.), who is embroiled in the treacherous world of diamond thieves and the Panther mafia, as they plot a heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. This film is set for wide release across Toronto and will be playing in venues including the Yonge-Dundas Cineplex.
Nickel Boys
Elwood Curtis' college dreams are shattered when he's sentenced to attend Nickel Academy, a reformatory in the Jim Crow South. Clinging to his optimistic worldview, Elwood strikes up a friendship with Turner, a fellow Black teen who dispenses fundamental tips for survival. You can catch Nickel Boys at the TIFF Lightbox.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Shot entirely in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof's award-winning thriller, The Seed of the Sacred Fig centres on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes his job is even more dangerous than expected, making him increasingly paranoid and distrustful, even of his own wife and daughters. The film will be showing at the TIFF Lightbox in Persian with English subtitles.
Young Werther
This film, based on Goethe’s 1774 novel of tragic romance, follows a young Toronto-based writer as he stumbles across the love of his life (played by Alison PIll) only to discover that she is engaged. Chaos ensues as Werther (played by Douglas Booth) tries to win her heart. Young Werther opens in Cineplex theatres this weekend. Here's TorontoToday's look at the film.
