A little bit of action, a smidge of comedy and an evening of family-friendly fun are in store for us under the twinkling stars at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens as The Galileo Open Air Cinema brings three blockbuster faves this week.
With the sun setting sooner, the cosy vibes commence earlier so be sure to secure your ideal movie viewing spot extra early. Gates are set to open at 5:30pm on Thursdays and Fridays and at 5pm on Saturdays. Snuggles and films begin post-sunset, around 7:15pm.
An evening of bonus delight awaits, so book your spot here.
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Here’s what’s on the silver screen this week:
16 May: Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick is a 2022 American action film directed by Joseph Kosinski. It is the sequel to the 1986 film Top Gun starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer reprising their roles from the original film, alongside Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman and Ed Harris.
It follows Maverick confronting his past while training a group of younger TOPGUN graduates, including the son of his deceased best friend, for a dangerous mission.
- Day: Thursday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Time: Gates open at 5:30pm, and the movie starts at 7:15pm
- Genre: Action / Adventure
- Age restriction: 13 L V
- Tickets: Webtickets
17 May: Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect is a 2012 American musical comedy film. It features an ensemble cast.
The plot follows Barden University’s all-girl a cappella group, the Barden Bellas, as they compete against another a cappella group from their college to win Nationals.
Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining the Bellas and injects some much-needed energy into their repertoire for the campus competition.
- Day: Friday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Time: Gates open at 5:30pm, and the movie starts at 7:15pm
- Genre: Music / Dance / Drama
- Age restriction: 10-12PG L
- Tickets: Webtickets
18 May: Shrek 2
Shrek 2 is a 2004 American animated comedy film.
Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona’s parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. When they arrive, they find they are not as welcome as they thought they would be.
- Day: Saturday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Time: Gates open at 5:o0pm, and the movie starts at 7:15pm
- Genre: Animated Fantasy Comedy
- Age restriction: A
- Tickets: Webtickets
Also read:
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