It stars Brad Pitt as an astronaut who ventures into space in search of his lost father.
While people are most likely spending their Saturday afternoon enjoying the warm weather, they may be seeking movie options for when the sun sets.
In keeping with that, JOE recommended a few particular ones to watch over the weekend in the video below.
Not sure what to watch this weekend? These are our picks for the three must-watch movies and shows available to watch at home this weekend! pic.twitter.com/O5ItfSkI4q
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) July 15, 2022
However, for more options, here are the films on telly this Saturday evening (16 July).
Ad Astra – Channel 4 – 9pm
Our pick for tonight, this 2019 sci-fi follows an astronaut (Brad Pitt) in the near future who travels to the outer edge of the solar system.
This is to uncover the truth about his missing father (Tommy Lee Jones) and the latter’s doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe.
Ad Astra contains moments of jaw-dropping blockbuster spectacle, including a thrilling chase sequence involving pirates on the moon.
That said, it is quieter and more introspective than a lot of movies costing around $100 million to make, using its sci-fi premise mostly as a way to tell a story about a man damaged by the actions of his dad.
Though its somber tone may put some viewers off, if you can get on its wavelength, Ad Astra is one of the most beautiful-looking, emotional and oddly hopeful films put out by Hollywood in recent years.
Transformers – Sky Showcase – 9pm
The fun first entry in the long-running film series.
Grown Ups – Comedy Central – 9pm
This Adam Sandler comedy follows five friends who reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.
You’re Next – Horror Channel – 9pm
This terrific indie slasher flick centers on an estranged family who come under attack by a group of masked assailants during a family reunion.
Gemini Man – Film4 – 9pm
An assassin (Will Smith) is pitted against a younger version of himself (also Smith) in this sci-fi action thriller from director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon).
Lethal Weapon 2 – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
Danny Glover and Mel Gibson returned for this hit buddy cop sequel.
Buster – Great! Movies Classic – 9pm
Musician Phil Collins stars in this ’80s British crime comedy based on events from the Great Train Robbery.
The Bounty Hunter – Virgin Media Two – 9.10pm
Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston headline this critically panned action comedy.
Runaway Jury – TG4 – 9.35pm
Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, John Cusack and Rachel Weisz lead the cast of this legal thriller based on a novel by John Grisham (The Firm).
Anaconda – MTV – 10pm
This fun creature feature follows a film crew (led by Jennifer Lopez) in the Amazon rainforest that is captured by a snake hunter (Jon Voight) who is hunting down a giant, legendary anaconda.
Pitch Black – ITV4 – 10.05pm
Vin Diesel’s first outing as iconic space criminal Richard. B. Riddick was this claustrophobic sci-fi horror.
Spider-Man: Far from Home – BBC One – 10.20pm
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man heads to Europe.
Spanglish – RTÉ2 – 10.30pm
Adam Sandler stars again, this time in this romantic comedy-drama as the patriarch of a wealthy American family that hires a Mexican housekeeper (Paz Vega).
Cell – Horror Channel – 10.50pm
A lackluster Stephen King adaptation with John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson.
Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes – Film4 – 11.15pm
A man discovers that the TV in the cafe he owns shows images from two minutes into the future in this Japanese sci-fi comedy.
Red – Channel 4 – 11.20pm
This decent action comedy sees Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich and Morgan Freeman play retired but extremely dangerous (hence the title) special agents forced back into action.
US Marshals – Turner Classic Movies – 11.25pm
Tommy Lee Jones reprises the character he won an Oscar playing in The Fugitive for this mediocre spin-off.
Vice – BBC Two – 11.30pm
This divisive Oscar Best Picture nominee sees Christian Bale play US former vice president Dick Cheney.
Seve – Sky Showcase – 11.45pm
A documentary about legendary golfer Seve Ballesteros.
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