Twilight Cinema

Movies under the stars must certainly be one of summer’s most memorable delights. So, once twilight descends on Hobart, find a spot on Parliament House Lawns and relax with friends and family as you enjoy a not-to-be-missed outdoor cinema experience – each and every night of the festival. A great line-up of family friendly movies, including box-office hits, will be showcased. Movies start at 6.30pm, so come early; don’t forget to bring a blanket or grab a Taste beanbag.

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule

Wednesday 28 December 2011 6:30pm Horton Hears a Who (G) 86 mins

Featuring voices of: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Carol Burnett

When Horton the elephant hears a faint cry for help from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air, he is keen to save anyone who needs his help. He discovers that the speck of dust houses the entire city of Who-ville, which is home to the microscopic Whos, lead by the Mayor. While Horton is ridiculed by his animal friends at his determination to save the particle and its invisible inhabitants, the Mayor is facing problems of his own; he can understand the impending serious threat but the townsfolk do not, and cannot understand his reluctance to proceed with Who-ville’s Centennial celebrations.

 

Thursday 29 December 2011 6:30pm How to Train Your Dragon (PG) 98 mins

Featuring voices of: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler

Hiccup is a thin, weakling Viking teenager who doesn’t fit in with his tribe’s long-standing tradition of heroic dragon slayers. It’s a constant source of shame for his father Stoick, the tribal leader. But when one day he comes face to snout with one of the most feared dragons, he inadvertently discovers a more powerful way of dealing with the Vikings’ ‘dragon problem’ than using a sword or a sledgehammer and goes on to change the lives of his tribe – and the dragons.

 

Friday 30 December 2011 6:30pm Evan Almighty (G) 95 mins

Starring Steve Carell Morgan Freeman Lauren Graham

The last time we saw Evan Baxter, he was being tormented by rival Bruce Nolan on screen, live from their Buffalo TV station. But as time passed and Evan has made up with Bruce, he’s gone onto bigger and better things. Newly elected to Washington D.C. as a congressman, Evan has left Buffalo, New York in pursuit of a greater calling. But that calling isn’t serving in the illustrious ranks of America’s politics, but being summoned by the Almighty himself, who has handed Evan the task of building a new ark, much as Noah did before. With time passing by and his family belittled by Evan’s newfound realization, Evan will have to do the work that God has given him in what promises to be an unusual adventure for a man who just wanted to serve his country, might actually be serving humanity.

 

Saturday 31 December 2011 6:30pm Rio (G) 96 mins

Featuring voices of: Jesse Eisenberg, Leslie Mann, Anne Hathaway

Blu is a domesticated Macaw who never learned to fly, and enjoys a comfortable life with his owner and best friend Linda. Blu and Linda think he’s the last of his kind, but when they learn about another macaw who lives in Rio de Janeiro, they head to the exotic city to find Jewel, Blu’s female counterpart. Not long after they arrive, Blu and Jewel are kidnapped by a group of bungling animal smugglers. Blu escapes, aided by the street smart Jewel and a group of wisecracking and smooth-talking city birds. Now, with his new friends by his side, Blu will have to find the courage to learn to fly, thwart the kidnappers who are hot on their trail, and return to Linda.

 

Sunday 1 January 2012 6:30pm Despicable Me (PG) 95 mins

Featuring voices of: Steve Carell, Miranda Cosgrove

Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, Gru is planning the biggest heist in the history of the world — he is going to steal the moon. Gru delights in all things wicked, so armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the irresistible will of three little orphan sisters; Margo, Edith and Agnes, who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

 

Monday 2 January 2012 6:30pm Tangled (PG) 100 mins

Featuring voices of: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy

With his stolen bounty in his satchel, charming bandit Flynn Rider climbs up a tall, mysterious tower to hide out. But he is taken hostage by Rapunzel, a beautiful girl with 70 feet of magical, golden hair, whose controlling Mother has kept her tower-bound for many years. Rapunzel strikes a deal with the handsome thief, who reluctantly agrees to take her into the Kingdom on her 18th birthday to watch the floating lanterns released into the sky. Every year on the same day, the lanterns are released by the King and Queen, as a symbol of hope to find their kidnapped Princess daughter.

 

Tuesday 3 January 2012 6:30pm Gulliver’s Travels (PG) 85 mins

Starring: Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Billy Connolly, Jason Segel

Newspaper mail room clerk Lemuel Gulliver pretends to be an aspiring travel writer, and is given a trial assignment to the Bermuda Triangle. Lemuel ends up on the island of Liliput where he towers over its tiny citizens and makes a fool of himself, enjoying his newfound position at the centre of attention, including playing cupid to Princess Mary, daughter of King Theodore, and Horatio. Gulliver’s position is enhanced even further when he leads his new friends in a daring battle against their long-time enemies. But when Gulliver loses it all and puts the Lilliputians in peril, he must find a way to undo the damage.

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