7 new Netflix movies, Sing 2, and everything you can now watch at home

Sometimes weekends can be stale with new movies. This week is different. There are more than 12 new movies you can watch at home. Seven new Netflix movies.

Here are some highlights from this week The Nile: Death at the Crossroads, Kenneth Branagh’s follow-up to his previous Agatha Christie adaptation, Murder at the Orient ExpressThe film features Branagh reprising his role as Hercule Poirot, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Gal Gadot and Armie Hammer, among others. Hulu and HBO Max are streaming the mystery movie now.

Animations with musical comedy are also available this week at home Sing 2, Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age story Apollo 10 1/2 on Netflix, Judd Apatow’s meta movie comedy The BubbleNetflix, as well as many others.

To help you get a handle on what’s new and available, here are the new movies you can watch on streaming and VOD this weekend.

The Nile: Death at the Crossroads

What to Watch:Hulu and HBO Max are both available for streaming

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Kenneth Branagh returns to direct and star in the follow-up to his 2017 adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murder at the Orient Express. In The Nile: Death at the CrossroadsHercule poirot, the detective, is again being called to investigate an abominable murder. Poirot has a lot of suspects, and it is a complicated web of motives and grievances that Poirot must unravel if he hopes to bring the perpetrator to justice. We have reviewed the case.

While the film is slow-moving and at times turgid, its take on love as class warfare gives it a compelling mean streak that’s fun to think about, even when it doesn’t unfold onscreen in the most compelling manner. Beautifully presented and lavishly designed, Branagh’s vision is hamstrung by a large cast that leaves too many characters underdeveloped, and a slow pace that may make viewers feel like they’re trapped on the Karnak with said cast, not in a good way.

Sing 2

What to Watch:Rentable for as low $5.99 at Amazon, Apple and Vudu

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Follow-up to 2016’s box-office success Sing, this animated musical comedy brings back most of the voice talent from the first, including Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and Scarlett Johansson, while bringing in new characters voiced by the likes of Halsey, Pharrell Williams, Eric André, and Bono. The theatre-owning Koala Buster Moon (McConaughey), hopes to get Clay Calloway, a former rock star and lion (Bono), out of retirement for one final show. Expect a lot more well-known songs to be performed by many anthropomorphic creatures, just like in the original movie.

Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Adventure

What to Watch:Netflix is available to stream

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Richard Linklater’s latest personal coming-of-age story takes a science fiction bent, presenting a fictional version of the moon lAnding from the point-of-view of a 10-year-old boy. Animated using a similar technique to Linklater’s A Scanner Darkly and Living the Waking LifeThe film stars Zachary Levi, Glen Powell and Jack Black. South by Southwest’s headliner Apollo 10 1/2Its Netflix debut came just weeks later. Our review:

The film is complete when Linklater returns back to its original premise, a child traveling to space. This juxtaposed against rotoscoped footage from the actual Apollo 11 launch and landing, brings it full circle. Apollo 10 1/2 is a charming, visually striking blend of history and fantasy that captures the way children see and process historical events happening around them, and considers what they choose to remember — and how those choices affect them as adults, and the worlds they choose to build around them.

The bubble

What to Watch:Netflix is available to stream

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Judd Apatow’s Netflix comedy is back with an ensemble comedy. The movie follows a group of actors who are filming the latest installment in a dinosaur-themed blockbuster franchise while being restricted to their “bubble” in the COVID-19 pandemic. There are actors from blockbuster movies like Karen Gillan and Pedro Pascal, as well as comedians such as Kate McKinnon, Keegan-Michael Key and Guz Khan. Our review:

The BubbleAccording to some, the inspiration for this project was from the creation of Jurassic World: DominionThe film was shot in strict COVID protocol last year in the UK. But aside from occasional cracks from the supporting cast — as underappreciated here as their characters are in the movie —The Bubble fails to really grasp the absurdity of a studio building an elaborate multi-million-dollar infrastructure so rich people don’t have to wear masks on set. Instead, Apatow and Brady take a “These times are hard on everybody” approach, naïvely expecting people quarantining in studio apartments to sympathize with celebrities who have live-in wellness consultants and massive manicured gardens where they could absolutely go out and get some fresh air if they wanted to. In short, it’s the “Imagine” video of movies.

France

What to Watch:Criterion Channel is available for streaming

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Bruno Dumont, an award-winning filmmaker returns to comedy with his satire on fame and television news. Léa Seydoux (The warmest color is blue, No Time To DieStarring as an iconic French TV journalist (played by ), he is also a star in the movie. She becomes part of the news circle after she was involved in a tragic car accident. A 2021 Cannes premiere, France Drama mixed with humor to show the modern French society.

Requin

What to Watch:Amazon, Apple, Vudu and Vudu are all available for rent at $5.99

With the outstanding martial arts film, Le-Van Kiet (a Vietnamese director) was quiet a success in 2019. FurieBig Shark, another cinematic classic genre returns. James Tupper (Alicia Silverstone) and James Tupper are stranded at sea after a storm disrupts their dream vacation. To survive, they must battle open waters as well as a number of sharks. Le-Van is also working on another movie. The Princess, starring Joey King, which has been described as “Rapunzel meets Raid.” So if that sounds half as exciting to you as it does to us, consider checking this one out first.

Vengeance is Mine. All Other Pay Cash

What to Watch:Netflix is available to stream

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An Indonesian movie with a twist on genre that blends action and comedy. Vengeance is Mine. All Other Pay Cash This film, which is a criticism of toxic masculinity, won the Golden Leopard award for Best Film at 2021 Locarno Film Festival. A young man who is always seeking a fight falls for his beautiful bodyguard and becomes infatuated with her. Edwin directs.Blind Pig Wants To Fly. Postcards From the Zoo The movie adapts the novel of Eka Kurniawan who also wrote the screenplay.

Better to Nate than Never

What to Watch:Disney Plus streaming available

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Rueby Wood is the star of 2022’s musical comedy family comedy Better to Nate than NeverNate Foster is an unpopular but friendly middle school student with a gift for singing and dancing. Nate, despite being overlooked by his peers has a dream to one day be a Broadway singer. Nate meets Heidi Kudrow, his Aunt Heidi after he sneaks off to New York City along his friend Libby. Nate sets off on an incredible adventure which will take him to stardom. See our full review.

Let’s get one thing out of the way: It’s Better to Nate than Ever isn’t an unabashedly goofy and indulgent Disney Channel Original Movie. This movie has more polish and budget than other Disney Channel Original Movies. High School Musical, Camp RockAnd Lemonade Mouth. And unlike the other Disney Plus Originals. It’s Better to Nate than Ever Keeps the same genuine charm as top DCOMs. Disney Plus Originals often shied away from the unique charm of an all-ages adventure that is unapologetic and has instead tried to reach adults. But It’s Better to Nate than EverHits all the sweet spots. It balances the humor and heart in a delicious feel-good combination.

All hail

What to Watch:Netflix is available to stream

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Guillermo Francella is the star of All Hail in Argentina as Miguel Flores. This famed meteorologist fails to spot a devastating hailstorm and becomes ostracized. Forced to flee Buenos Aires, Miguel journeys to his birthplace of Córdoba in search of peace as he rediscovers what’s important to him and what it means to be human.

Night’s End

What to Watch:Shudder is available to stream

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Geno Walker (Chicago P.D.This 2022 horror film stars.. as Ken Barber. He is an anxious, shut-in and begins to believe that the apartment may be haunted by a series of strange and unsettling phenomena. After hiring a stranger to perform an exorcism, Ken’s life slowly begins to unravel as nightmarish apparitions begin to invade his waking life. The trailer looks spooky and Michael Shannon makes a supporting appearance as a wise-cracking dude in a Hawaiian shirt — what’s not to like?

Boon

What to Watch:Rentable for as low as $6.99 at Amazon, Apple and Vudu

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Neal McDonough is the star of 2022’s crime drama BoonNick Boon is a mercenary who tries to find peace after his past life as an enforcer in a criminal syndicate. Moving to a remote region of the pacific northwest, Boon’s path crosses with that of Catherine (Christiane Seidel), a widowed mother trying to protect herself and her son from the malicious intentions of a local crime kingpin (Tommy Flanagan). With no other options, Boon chooses to renounce his oath of peace to save Catherine’s life and restore order and justice.

Jump!

What to Watch:For $4.99, you can rent a Vudu or Apple device

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Drama 2022 Jump!Thomas Duplessie stars as Russell, a struggling drag queen. Russell decides to care for his grandmother Margaret (Cloris Leechman), who is in her early stages of dementia. Russell is able to look back on the decisions that have shaped his life and begin to envision a future.

Nitram

What to Watch:AMC+ is available to rent or stream for only $3.99 at Amazon, Apple and Vudu

Nitram This is Justin Kurzel’s latest film ().Macbeth, Assassin’s Creed(), which tells the story of the tragic events leading to the worst mass shooting in Australian history. Caleb Landry Jones plays a young, lonely man. The film follows his relationship with Essie Davis and their tragic ending.

Do not trust anyone: The hunt for the Crypto King

What to Watch:Netflix is available to stream

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Netflix’s latest documentary on true crime looks at the sudden demise of a crypto millionaire, and the $250 million that a group investors claim he took from them. I suspect after that sentence you already know whether or not you’re going to watch this.

Fighting: No-strings-attached

What to Watch:Netflix is available to stream

This is another entry in the famed Norwegian genre of dance dramas. It’s the sequel to 2018. Battle You can also watch it on Netflix. When Amalie’s (Lisa Teige) dance crew qualifies for the world finals in France, she finds herself pulled between the desires of love, family, and competition.

Celeb Five: The Secret Behind the Curtain

What to Watch:Netflix is available to stream

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The meta-mockumentary Celeb Five: The Secret Behind the CurtainThe comedians Ahn Jung-mi (Song Eun-yi), Kim Shin-young and Shin Bong-seon attempt to think of new ideas and create a Netflix special.