It’s been more than 3 weeks of Malaysians being cooped up at home. Rather than binge-watching the same episodes of your one favourite series for the 100th time, why not enjoy some of the latest blockbusters movies that were just released in the cinemas available for you starting April, right in your living room!
Here are some of our top picks:
1. Little Women
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This American coming-of-age period drama film written and directed by Greta Gerwig, is the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. Little Woman tells the beloved story of the March sisters - four young women each determined to live life on her own terms.
With some stellar casts that include Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, and Meryl Streep, Little Woman has received many accolades for its refreshing take on such a memorable literary classic.
2. Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
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If you’re a huge fan of the DC universe with characters such as Batman and The Joker, you can add Harley Quinn in your list of movie favourites with Birds Of Prey. The movie follows Harley after her huge breakup with The Joker, as she joins forces with other femme fatales such as Helena Bertinelli, Dinah Lance, and Renee Montoya to save Cassandra Cain from Gotham City crime lord Black Mask.
Who says you need to be outside to get some kick-ass action in your life. Get ready for a colourful, fun and explosive time as you dive into this girl power movie full of wit and humour!
3. Bad Boys For Life
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Speaking of action, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back together again for one last ride in Bad Boys For Life! This time around, Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett investigate a string of murders tied to Lowrey's troubled past.
25 years since the first Bad Boys franchise hit the theatres, and not much has changed with the two bad boy cops still full of silly banter and comedy-filled mishaps.
You may have caught the behind the scenes footages from the movie on Will Smith’s official Instagram account, now get ready to enjoy this action-packed comedy on your TV screen!
4. Spies In Disguise
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Here’s another Will Smith movie, perfect for the whole family. This 2019 American computer-animated spy comedy film tells the story of a super suave spy, Lance Sterling (Will Smith) who ended up becoming a pigeon! (yes, you read that right). He, together with a less smooth scientist, Walter Beckett, voiced by Tom Holland, now have to rely on each to save the world from peril.
Be sure to catch this fun, family film while you’re at home, it’s perfect for parents to spend more quality time with their children and share some teachable moments with them too!
5. The Grudge
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Last but not least, for all your thrill-seekers out there- what better way to enjoy time at home than to immerse yourself in horror movies, especially one involving a haunted house!
After a young housewife murders her family in her own house, a single mother and a detective tries to investigate the case and later discovers that the house is cursed by a vengeful ghost that dooms those who enter it with a violent death.
First announced as a reboot of the 2004 American remake and the original 2002 Japanese horror film Ju-On, The Grudge will promise you a gory ghost shower scene and heart-stopping jump scares, perfect for those staying alone during this MCO.
So, what are you waiting for? The best of Hollywood awaits you with the best seat right at home. Stay tune for these coming titles and rent now via Astro Best channel 481 or on demand for connected Wi-Fi enable PVR box. For more info go to bit.ly/connectastro
By: Siti Farhana Sheikh Yahya
