Check out our handy guide to the latest movie releases coming out this week… 

Whether you’re planning a trip to the cinema with the kids for an animation film and some family-friendly laughs, or a catch up with friends over an action filled movie or a horror flick, here are our top picks of the best films out in cinemas in Dubai this week.

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The Good Liar

Betty is a recently windowed lady worth millions who is looking for companionship again. She uses a dating site and ends up meeting Roy, who seems to be everything she’s looking for. Unfortunately, what Betty doesn’t realize is that he’s a conman and a killer who will stop at  nothing to get her money. And he means to take it all. Much to the dismay of Betty’s grandson, the two draw closer. But what should have been another simple swindle turns into something far trickier…

Starring: Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Russell Tovey
Genre: Drama, Thriller (PG13)

Charlie’s Angels

This remake of the classic Charlie’s Angels has been eagerly anticipated (especially by 90s girls who grew up with Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Dew Barrymore as the leading protagonists). Twilight star Kristen Stewart stars alongside Naomi Scott and breakout star Ella Balinska as they battle to save the world from newly-released and very dangerous technology.

Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Stewart, Sam Claflin, Naomi Scott
Genre: Action (PG13)

Haunt

Coulrophobias, look away. Haunt follows a group of friends who come across an extreme haunted house on Halloween night. However, this isn’t your normal haunted house – it’s one that knows your deepest and darkest fears and preys on it. What started out as a fun night for these six friends soon turns to a night of horrors as they realize that some nightmares are real…

Starring: Katie Stevens, Will Brittain, Lauryn Alisa McClain
Genre: Horror, Thriller (15+)

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