WHICH NEW MOVIE release is worth the price of a cinema ticket this weekend?

We’re here to help you decide just that, with these trailers.

American Sniper

For fans of: The darkness of war

Avoid if: You don’t want to see a serious Bradley

Bradley Cooper plays Chris Kyle, a real-life lethal sniper in the US Army. The late Kyle earned the nickname Legend, but what toll did his wartime deeds play on his psyche? Clint Eastwood directs.

• RottenTomatoes.com critics’ rating: 75 per cent. Audience rating: 99 per cent want to see

Wild

For fans of: Powerful women

Avoid if: You’re not into blisters

Another real-life story, this one based on Cheryl Strayed’s book about her time trekking a thousand miles alone. The trip comes after her mother dies, her marriage breaks down, and she gets trapped in destructive behaviour. America’s sweetheart Reese Witherspoon plays Strayed.

• RottenTomatoes.com critics’ rating: 91 per cent. Audience rating: 82 per cent

Testament of Youth

For fans of: Love and war

Avoid if: You can’t handle emotions

Our third film this week is based on yet another real-life story, this one based on Vera Brittain’s WW1′s memoir of the same name. Bonus – stars Game of Throne’s Kit Harrington.

• RottenTomatoes.com critics’ rating: 90 per cent. Audience rating: 86 per cent