From high-speed heists and dystopian drama to animated karaoke-style movie nights and a little bit of Grease lightning, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is turning up the energy (and the nostalgia) this week.
Expect roaring engines with Nicolas Cage, edge-of-your-seat rebellion with Katniss Everdeen, toe-tapping fun with the Sing 2 crew and a whole lotta summer lovin’ with Danny and Sandy.
So book your spot here, swing by when the doors open, grab your snacks and soak in all the picnic vibes before getting cosy in front of the silver screen with your fellow film fanatics.
Here is what’s on the silver screen this week:
12 November: Gone in 60 Seconds
Gone in 60 Seconds is a 2000 American action heist film starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Robert Duvall, Vinnie Jones and more.
A car thief is forced to steal 50 luxury vehicles in one night in order to save the life of his brother, who has fallen foul of a dangerous crime lord. Once the most successful car thief in California, he must reassemble his old gang to fulfil the almost impossible mission. His task is further hampered by a rival band of thieves and, of course, the local police.
- Day: Wednesday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 8pm
- Genre: Action Crime Drama
- Age restriction: 13 L
- Tickets: Webtickets
13 November: The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games is a 2012 American action-adventure film based on the first book of Suzanne Collins’ dystopian trilogy of the same name.
In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains.
District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.
- Day: Thursday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 8pm
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Age restriction: 16 V
- Tickets: Webtickets
14 November: Sing 2
Sing 2 is a 2021 animated jukebox musical comedy film, which is a sequel to the 2016 Sing.
Koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers try to get their new show into the entertainment capital of Redshore City, but they must first convince the reclusive rock legend Clay Calloway to join them.
To get the attention of the powerful Jimmy Crystal, Buster lies and claims to have a special connection with Calloway, forcing the group to race against the clock to produce a show worthy of the mogul while finding the legendary musician.
- Day: Friday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 8pm
- Genre: Animation Family-Friendly
- Age restriction: PG
- Tickets: Webtickets
15 November: Grease
Grease is a classic 1978 American rom-com musical starring the legendary John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John.
Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. The film unravels the summer romance of T-Bird greaser Danny Zuko (Travolta) and Australian sweetheart transfer student Sandy Olsson, but will it cross clique lines?
- Day: Saturday
- Location: Lourensford Wine Estate
- Time: Gates open at 5pm, and the movie starts at 8pm
- Genre: Musical Drama
- Age restriction: PG
- Tickets: Webtickets
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