Weekend viewing
For the perfect family movie night, check out these three entertaining movies. Our line-up includes a computer-animated fantasy comedy featuring a teen who meets a wish-granting dragon; the adventures of an extra-terrestrial hedgehog; and the story of a family that can transform into monsters. No matter what you choose, don’t skimp on the snacks! Popcorn, anyone?
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In Wish Dragon, Din, a working-class college student with big dreams but small means, and Long, a cynical but all-powerful dragon capable of granting wishes, set off on a hilarious adventure through modern-day Shanghai in pursuit of Din’s long-lost childhood friend, Lina. Their journey forces them to answer some of life’s biggest questions – because when you can wish for anything, you have to decide what really matters. Now showing on Netflix.
The world needed a hero, it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on Earth, until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of uncool evil genius Dr Robotnik. Now, it’s supervillain vs. supersonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power to achieve world domination. Watch Sonic the Hedgehog on Showmax.
The Wishbones are a happy family but not all is perfect. Max and Fay are struggling with the pressures of growing up, while Mom and Dad have the demands of work and parenting; but their hum-drum life is about to change. Mila Starr, a monster hunter, has made it her mission to capture all spooky creatures including the Wishbone’s friends King Conga, The Loch Ness Monster, and The Yeti. To save their friends, the Wishbone’s must transform into monsters themselves. Together as a Vampire, Mummy, Werewolf, and Frankenstein, the family take off on the most monst-umental adventure of their lives. Monster Family 2 is now showing at a cinema near you.