Cine Shorts
Pressure: It's impressive how a story about weather forecasting can be made into an engaging drama. This true story of predicting weather conditions that could have turned D Day into an utter bloodbath (of even worse proportions than it eventually was) will keep you engrossed. ****
Spiderman: Too many drawn-out fight scenes, but the film shines for the human story behind the flashy antics. Surprisingly entertaining, even for a cynic. ***
Disclosure Day: Classic Steven Spielberg with ET-like aliens meet Indianna Jones adventure. A tale of the good guys spilling the beans on decades of government cover-ups to finally reveal that we are not alone. Entertaining - yes. Believable - why the hell not?! ****
The Odyssey: A blockbuster that's every bit enthralling as they say. Choose the biggest screen possible to enjoy a romp through mythology with some modern-day "war, what is it good for?" angst thrown in. *****
The Invite: Ouch!! The staleness of long-term marriages laid bare in a funny but excrutiatingly honest comedy drama sparked by the arrival of a liberated couple upstairs. A stellar cast and a script that grips as you wonder how the immediate future will unfold. ****
Toy Story 5: Wonderful escapism with the smart humour that has kept this franchise playing for years. This time the toys, including a balding, pot-bellied Woody, are battling against the dumbing down of playtime as screens replace imagination. Poignant and pertinent, giving parents a great opportunity to have timely conversations with their kids. *****
