See you at the movies
JOBURG NORTH – Comedy, drama, a touch of Bollywood and a kids’ favourite, all hit the big screen this fortnight
Dream Girl
Fancy yourself a sucker for love? Then Dream Girl is the perfect treat for you. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Nushrat Bharucha, the Bollywood rom-com sees Khurrana take on the roles of Sita and Radha in plays, and later join a telemarketing company where he works as a telecaller and has to flirt with male clients in the voice of a girl called Pooja. Although Hindi is spoken throughout the movie, the English subtitles and comedic twists make it a relatable film for cross-culture enthusiasts. In cinemas September 13. Details: www.sterkinekor.com
Fisherman’s Friends
Based on the true story of Cornish fishermen whose album of sea shanties scored an unexpected top ten hit, Fisherman’s Friends follows the comedic adventures of 10 fisherman from Cornwall, following their signing with Universal Records. The film stars an ensemble cast headed by Daniel Mays, James Purefoy and Tuppence Middleton with David Hayman, Noel Clarke, Dave Johns, Maggie Steed, Sam Swainsbury and Christian Brassington playing key supporting roles. In cinemas September 13. Details: www.sterkinekor.com
Hustlers Movie Preview
Get ready for some hot and spicy dancing with this hit drama! Hustlers tells the story of a group of former strippers who make their money in innovative ways other than just dancing. Based on a viral New York magazine article by Jessica Pressler. The newfound crew bands together in this epic drama to take revenge on some of their seemingly wealthy Wall Street clients. Maxing out credit cards is the order of the day in this film until the tables are turned once again.
Starring Jennifer Lopez, Julia Styles, Keke Palmer and Constance Wu. Release date: September 13.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Based on the popular children’s TV show, Dora the Explorer, she’s now a teenager who’s been exploring the jungle with her parents for most of her life. In an unexpected turn of events, Dora finds herself on a quest to save her parents and solve a mystery that’s hiding behind a lost city of gold. With her on this adventure is her best monkey friend, Boots, Diego - a mysterious jungle inhabitant she finds along the way – and a whole lot of her teenage friends from high school.
Starring Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Peña. Release date: September 13
