HEROES take the form of many guises: it could be a man who refuses to carry a gun on the frontlines of a harrowing battle.

It could be a widow trying to uphold poise and dignity in the public eye after the terrible loss of her husband.

It could even be a group of colourful birds on a quest to take back what was stolen from them. It may be a word that is thrown around all too easily these days, but all these heroes are welcomed onto our screen this week.

From February 10 to16, Natalie Portman dazzles as the infamous First Lady in Jackie.

Portraying the difficult moments after the assassination of Kennedy in 1963, this biographical film is an insightful look into Jackie Kennedy’s life and paints an intimate portrait of this courageous woman.

History tells us that Jackie Kennedy had an incredible strength of character and Portman captures this perfectly, in such a way you almost forget you’re watching a film.

We also take another turn down a difficult period of history in Hacksaw Ridge, where we follow the amazing true story of American pacifist Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield) in WWII.

In the midst of one of the bloodiest battles, the combat medic risked his life to save 75 men in Okinawa, without carrying a single weapon or firing a single bullet.

True acts of heroism like this don’t come around very often and is told with brutal honesty by director Mel Gibson.

La La Land joins us for another week of upbeat, feel-good vibes, so catch it while you can.

Finally, Kid’s Club brings the classic gaming app Angry Birds to life in its very own movie.

The inhabitants of Bird Island live quite happily, despite the fact they can’t fly.

This is until the mysterious pigs descend, claiming friendship but really they just want to steal their eggs.

Then it is up to the birds to unleash their inner anger and fight back.

l Evie Myers