Whether you’re in the mood for an Oscar-winning history lesson, a cosy night out to celebrate sisterhood with your besties, a family-friendly animated adventure or an aca-mazing karaoke-styled movie night, The Galileo Open Air Cinema has just the right movie to tickle your fancy this week.
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 film that lights up the night sky.
Here’s what’s on the silver screen this week:
5 February: Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a 2017 epic historical war thriller film written, directed and co-produced by Christopher Nolan that depicts the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II from the perspectives of the land, sea and air.
Allied soldiers from Belgium, The British Commonwealth and Empire, and France were surrounded by the German Army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.
The film features an ensemble cast comprising Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glyn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles in his feature film debut, James D’Arcy, Tom Hardy and other supporting actors.
- Day: Wednesday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 8:15pm
- Genre: Action Drama History
- Age restriction: 16 V
- Tickets: Webtickets
6 February: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a 2005 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film. It stars America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, Blake Lively and Alexis Bledel.
Four lifelong best girlfriends hatch a plan to stay connected with one another as their lives start off in different directions by passing around a pair of second-hand jeans that magically fit each of their bodies perfectly.
- Day: Thursday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 8:15pm
- Genre: Comedy Drama
- Age restriction: 10
- Tickets: Webtickets
7 February: The Incredibles
The Incredibles is a 2004 American animated superhero film by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Written and directed by Brad Bird, it stars the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Jason Lee, Samuel L. Jackson and Elizabeth Peña.
Set in a retro-futuristic version of the 1960s, the film follows Bob and Helen Parr, a superhero couple known as Mr Incredible and Elastigirl, respectively, who hide their powers in accordance with a government mandate and attempt to live a quiet suburban life with their three children.
However, Bob’s desire to help people draws the entire family into a confrontation with a vengeful fan-turned-foe.
- Day: Friday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 8:15pm
- Genre: Animation Action Adventure
- Age restriction: PG
- Tickets: Webtickets
8 February: Pitch Perfect 2
Pitch Perfect 2 is a 2015 American jukebox musical comedy film directed and produced by Elizabeth Banks, and written by Kay Cameron. The sequel follows the 2012 film Pitch Perfect and is the second instalment in the Pitch Perfect trilogy.
The film centres on the fictional Barden University Bellas, an all-female a cappella singing group, who try to beat out a competing German musical group in a world singing championship.
Pitch Perfect 2 features Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany, to name but a few, joined now by Hailee Steinfeld, Katey Sagal and others.
- Day: Saturday
- Location: Battery Park, V&A Waterfront
- Time: Gates open at 5pm, and the movie starts at 8:15pm
- Genre: Comedy Music
- Age restriction: 10-12 PG
- Tickets: Webtickets
To check out this season’s full movie line-up, visit The Galileo’s website here.
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