Cinema Goggles – June 6

Maleficent

Genre: Action, Fantasy

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning

In this dark fairytale, Maleficent, the evil fairy who cursed Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty was once a beautiful, pure-hearted young woman living an idyllic life, growing up in a peaceful forest kingdom. One day, an invading army of humans threatened the land where she lived and Maleficent proved herself to be a fierce protector. When she was ruthlessly betrayed, her pure heart turned to stone. Wanting revenge, Maleficent decided to place a curse on Aurora, the new-born infant of the human king. But, as the child grews, Maleficent realised that Aurora might be the kingdom’s only chance for peace.

The Quiet Ones

Genre: Horror

Starring: Eric Richards, Jared Harris, Olivia Cooke, Rory Fleck-Byrne, Sam Claflin

An unorthodox university physics professor uses controversial methods and leads his students off the grid to take part in a dangerous experiment: to create a poltergeist. As frightening occurrences begin to take place, with shocking and gruesome consequences, the group come to realise they have triggered a force more terrifying and evil than they ever could have imagined.

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete

Genre: Drama

Starring: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Anthony Mackie, Ethan Dizon,Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Skylan Brooks

Two youths from one of New York’s toughest neighbourhoods are left to fend for themselves when their parents are suddenly arrested. Fourteen-year-old Mister is used to going hungry. However, when his mother is taken away by the authorities, he dodges Child Protection Services and finds himself completely alone. Then he bumps into nine-year-old Pete, who is in the same sinking boat. Together the two of them search for sustenance while attempting to avoid the violence that plagues their neighbourhood.

Holiday

Genre: Bollywood

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Sonakshi Sinha

Virat is among a battalion of military officers who come to Mumbai on vacation. Virat is also a secret Defence Intelligence Agent. The bus is blown to pieces and he helps cops to nab the carrier of the bomb, who escapes from the hospital, only to be caught by Virat again. Using tact, Virat follows one clue at a time, hoping to track down the terrorist on whose orders the sleeper cell terrorists plan to cause mayhem in Mumbai.