From romance to sci-fi and kid-friendly fantasies, the Galileo Open Air Cinema dabbles in a bit of everything this week, presenting a line-up that’s bound to get everyone in the group chat excited.
With the Galileo team’s tried-and-tested winning formula of unrivalled backdrops, delectable dining options and cosy outdoor movie kits, you just need to pick the date.
An evening of delight awaits, so book your spot here.
Also read: Here’s what’s on The Galileo Open Air Cinema’s screen this month
Here’s what’s on the silver screen this week:
10 April: Shotgun Wedding
Shotgun Wedding is a 2022 American romantic action comedy film. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Sonia Braga, Jennifer Coolidge, Lenny Kravitz and Cheech Kravitz.
Darcy and Tom gather their families for the ultimate destination wedding but when the entire wedding party is taken hostage, the bride and groom must save their loved ones – if they don’t kill each other first!
- Day: Wednesday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 7:30pm
- Genre: Romantic Comedy Drama
- Age restriction: 16 LV
- Tickets: Webtickets
11 April: Avatar: The Way of Water
Avatar: The Way of Water is a 2022 American epic science fiction film directed and produced by James Cameron.
Cast members Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao and Matt Gerald reprise their roles from the original film, with Sigourney Weaver returning in an additional role while Kate Winslet joins the cast.
Jake Sully (Worthington) lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na’vi race to protect their home.
- Day: Thursday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 7:30pm
- Genre: Science Fiction
- Age restriction: 13 LV
- Tickets: Webtickets
12 April: Aladdin (2019)
Aladdin is a 2019 musical fantasy film which is a live-action remake of Disney’s 1992 animated film. A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry grand vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
- Day: Friday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 7:30pm
- Genre: Family-friendly / Kids
- Age restriction: 7-9 PG PV
- Tickets: Webtickets
13 April: The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is a 2013 historical romantic drama film based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel of the same name, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.
A writer and wall street trader, Nick (Tobey Maguire), finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbour, Jay Gatsby.
- Day: Saturday
- Location: Morgenhof Wine Estate
- Time: Gates open at 5pm, and the movie starts at 7:30pm
- Genre: Romantic Drama
- Age restriction: 10-12 PG V
- Tickets: Webtickets
Also read:
The ultimate guide to a Galileo Open Air Cinema screening in the Cape
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