Hi there movie lovers, I'm here again bringing you updates on series and movies you should definitely not miss out on. 2023 comes with new movies and continuing parts of movies and series we've long been awaiting. Trust me, I wouldn't want you to miss out on any of them. Check them out today if you have not. Note that this is not a countdown. It only comprises top series and movies to see in 2023.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES:
Most of us might be unaware of the release of this long awaited movie. It was released in Nigeria 7th April 2023 and it is rated 7.6/10 on IMDb and 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. I mean, see the ratings! Definitely shows that this one 'no be play o'. Dungeons & Dragons is an adaptation of a fantasy tabletop role-playing game popularly known as DnD.
In this movie, a charming thief attempts a daring robbery with a group of odd adventurers to steal a priceless artifact, but things go horribly wrong when they cross paths with the wrong people.
In a funny and action-packed adventure, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves takes the expansive world and playful spirit of the renowned role-playing game to the big screen. If you are a fan of fantasy with a spice of action, you wouldn't want to miss out on this one. Check it out in the cinemas today. It awaits you. And for those that prefer to watch in the comfort of their homes, let's hope it will be out for downloads soon.
John Wick: Chapter 4:
Heyyy !! Where are my John Wick fans? John Wick is back bringing with him the 4th chapter. Rated 8.3/10 on IMDb and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. Following the heinous carnage in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019), lethal assassin mastermind John Wick, who has been sentenced by the oppressive High Table to live on the run, sets out on a incessant but futile mission of suicidal rage to determine his fate.
Finally, John's ferocious journey—fueled by retaliation and grief—leads him to a crucial encounter with his former employers, the criminal bosses who drove him into exile. Have a penchant for action? This is a must watch. It is out in the cinemas.
Creed III:
For those who have been in the boxing world of Adonis Creed from Creed I and II, check out this new release if you have not. Creed III is a 2023 American sports drama film directed, produced by and starring Michael B. Jordan. Adonis Creed is thriving in both his professional and personal lives while continuing to rule the boxing world. After serving time in prison, Damian, a childhood friend and previous boxing prodigy, emerges, ready to earn his chance in the ring.
The confrontation between the two ex-friends is more than just a brawl. Adonis must face Damian, a fighter with nothing to lose, in order to settle the score, risking his future iin the process. Watch out as Adonis Creed prepares to deliver a knockout in Creed III. This movie is rated 7/10 on IMDb and 89% on Rotten Tomatoes
Gangs of Lagos:
If you have not been hearing of the gangs of Lagos for the past few days now, where have you been? Nollywood be really making us proud. This is one Nollywood movie you won't want to miss out on. Many might say it is 'overhyped' while some would say it's all worth the 'hype'. Well, I'll let you be the judge of that. Gangs of Lagos is an action crime thriller movie which captures realities in Lagos. It resolves round a group of friends who were raised in the busy streets and neighborhood of Isale Eko in Lagos and must each navigate their own fate. Gangs of Lagos is an original tale about friendship and family. It is rated 5.6/10 on IMDb and 9.2/10 on Nollywire.
Murder Mystery 2:
This is a 2023 American action comedy mystery film which is a sequel to the 2019 film Murder Mystery, starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. It is rated 5.7/10 on IMDb and 44% on Rotten Tomatoes. When their buddy the Maharaja is abducted at his own extravagant wedding, Nick and Audrey Spitz—now full-time detectives working to launch their own private agency—find themselves at the center of a worldwide kidnapping. Follow the journey as they attempt to solve this case on their hands without implicating themselves. It is Comedy, Mystery & thriller, Action and crime all wrapped in one.
The Trade:
This is a story based on true events which captures the tale of a notoriously cunning kidnapper who has terrorized southern Nigeria for more than ten years. Will he be apprehended? Check it out and find out for yourself. 'The Trade' is a crime drama you definitely do not want to miss out on. It is rated 5.9/10 on IMDb.
Shadow and Bone:
Eric Heisserer created the American fantasy television series Shadow and Bone for Netflix. It is based on Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone trilogy and Six of Crows duology, two series of books in the Grishaverse. On April 23, 2021, the first season's eight episodes debuted. A second season of eight episodes was ordered for the show in June 2021; it debuted on March 16, 2023. It follows the story of a young soldier who shows a magical ability that could unify her world, evil forces however, plot to destroy her.
If you were up to date on this series from the first season, make haste, season 2 is here for you to keep track of what you started. A fan of a full package of drama, fantasy, action and adventure? With ratings of 7.6/10 on IMDb and 83% on Rotten Tomatoes! Don't hesitate to watch.
Shazam! Fury of the gods:
This is a 2023 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Shazam, a the sequel to Shazam! (2019) and the 12th installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). It is rated 6.3/10 on IMDb and 50% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film follows the story of Billy Batson and his fellow foster children, endowed with godly talents, still figuring out how to balance adolescence with their adult superhero personas. Shazam and his allies are forced into a struggle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the universe when a vengeful trio of ancient gods go to Earth in search of the magic that was stolen from them long ago. Follow this thrilling journey of Action, Adventure, Comedy and Fantasy . If you enjoyed the first Shazam, I bet you would find this satisfying.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania:
A continuation of the 2018 film Ant-Man and the Wasp, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a part of the expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Along with Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne explore the Quantum Realm, interacting with odd animals and going on an adventure that defies their preconceived notions of what is possible. The movie's got a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb and 47% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Plane:
A fan of Action/thriller? Plane is a good watch. Do not miss out on this one. By perilous landing on a war-torn island, pilot Brodie Torrance saves passengers from a lightning strike, only to discover that surviving the landing was only the beginning. Louis Gaspare, an alleged killer who was being transported by the FBI, is the only person Torrance can rely on for assistance when deadly rebels take the majority of the passengers captive. It is rated 6.5/10 on IMDb and 77% on Rotten Tomatoes
The Last of Us:
This is a post-apocalyptic drama thriller series with ratings of 8.9/10 on IMDb and 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. It is about a seasoned survivor who takes control of a 14-year-old child who might be humanity's last hope after a global virus decimates civilisation. During a journey across a post-outbreak America, Joel and Ellie—this duo united by the adversity of the world they inhabit—must overcome terrible conditions and merciless killers. If you are a fan of thriller series, be sure to check this one out.
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