Here's what's on at the cinema!
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This week's big cinema release...
UK TOP 10 BOX OFFICE: 22nd October
RECOMMENDED:
1. THE WILD ROBOT
Directed by: Chris Sanders
Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Mark Hamill.
At first glance, Peter Brown’s acclaimed children’s book was a simple tale of a shipwrecked droid that goes feral – but it left our brains rattling with deep questions about nature, technology and the meaning of soul. Likewise, kids and adults can get as philosophical as they like with this acclaimed Dreamworks animation. Set against jaw-dropping impressionistic animation the likes of which you’ve never seen before, Lupita Nyong'o gives an Oscar-worthy voice performance as the robot developing humanity in real-time – while Pedro Pascal’s Fink the fox has to be the cheekiest big-screen redhead since Puss In Boots.
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2. SMILE 2
3. THE APPRENTICE
RECOMMENDED:
Directed by: Josh Cooley
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson.
Hitting rewind on the classic sci-fi saga, Transformers One reveals how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from bro-bots to arch-enemies.
Stewart - ★★★★★
"I really didn't expect this to be as awesome as it was. Not a huge fan of Transformers and the live action movies are a bunch of duds. However this animated origin story was fantastic. The storyline maybe a little simple and follows your typical path but I think that was all it really needs. Voice cast are fantastic with a shout out to Laurence Fishburne's cool character talking about The Matrix - hmm, where have I heard that before.
A thrilling cinema adventure, definitely worth catching on the big screen."
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5. TERRIFIER 3
6. JOKER: FOLIE A DEUXLIE
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara
Before he was Batman, Michael Keaton’s breakout role came in 1988 as the obnoxious ‘bio-exorcist’ hired by the recently deceased to scare away the humans moving into their homes. Now, a mere 36 years later, the Tim Burton saga we assumed was dead and buried is going bump in the night all over again, with Keaton fronting an ensemble cast that includes original stars (Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara) and the cream of the new scream team, led by Wednesday’s Jenna Ortega. Say his name three times – then hold on to your popcorn bucket.
Stewart - ★★★★★
"Beetlejuice is the greatest film of all time. No doubt in my mind. I watched it endlessly as a kid and still love it to this day. The cartoon style, macabre humour, excellent performances - Michael Keaton on showstopping form, Catherine O'Hara OTT camp diva and an amazing score by Danny Elfman (which by the way I use in nearly every Mix Up Theatre show!).
So along comes the sequel! 36 years later! I'm always worried that a sequel like this might feel pointless but this embraces the spirit of the original with Keaton, O'Hara and of course the mighty Winona Ryder returning to their roles and knocking it out the park once again!
The humour is as daft and wacky as ever, special effects, make-up all on point and of course that score is brilliant once again. Jenna Ortega is a welcome addition to the family.
If there's any criticism is that it overpacks the story a bit too much and it works best when focusing on Beetlejuice and the Deetz's rather than all the new characters but the world building of the underworld is a lot of fun. Loved it!"
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8. THE SUBSTANCE
9. MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU'RE NEXT
10. ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND - ROH LONDON 2024 (BALLET)
COMING SOON!!!....
25th October...
VENOM: THE LAST DANCE
Directed by: Kelly Marcel
Starring: Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple
Eddie Brock still can’t shake his inner slathering symbiote, and while details for Venom 3 are sketchy – beyond the return of Tom Hardy in the lead role and Kelly Marcel’s step up to the director gig – it’s a safe bet there’ll be schizophrenic banter, bitten-off heads and a new big bad tipped to top Carnage. Plus, there's also rumours of the web-slinger himself making an appearance this time around.
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Also coming soon...
8th November - Paddington in Peru
22nd November - Wicked
13th December - Kraven the Hunter
13th December - The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
20th December - Mufasa: The Lion King
Make sure you're booked in for this week's DRAMA CLASSES at Mix Up Theatre
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