‘Alvin and the ChipMunks- Chipwrecked’, the latest animation comedy directed by Mike Mitchell is now being screened at the Savoy cinema Colombo. In its latest release, playing around while aboard a cruise ship, the Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally go overboard and end up marooned in a tropical paradise.
Distributed by 20th Century Fox, and produced by Regency and Bagdasarian Productions, the third of the ChipMunks series follows 2007 “Chipmunks” and its 2009 “Squeakquel”.
The Chipmunks and The Chipettes (three female counterparts to the Chipmunks) go on a cruise trip with the Chipmunks’ owner/manager/father figure, Dave Seville (Jason Lee). During the cruise, the ‘Munks and ‘Ettes turn the ship into their personal playground, causing trouble and running amok as they will. Eventually, their chaotic behaviour gets them ship wrecked on a desert island, everyone getting lost in the process.
As Dave sets out to look for the lost chipmunk trio, the six find a new castaway named Zoe (Jenny Slate) on the island who turns out to be more than a match for the trio.
Don-2 release creates
history in movie release
For the first time in the history of Sri Lankan cinema, both 2D and 3D versions of the same film are being released with much awaited ‘Don-2’ at the Majestic Cineplex coinciding with the world release from December 23.
The Bollywood action thriller starring Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta, ‘Don-2; The Chase Continues’ follows 2006 ‘Don: The Chase Begins Again’ directed by Farhan Akhtar.
The 2D version of Don-2 is now being screened at ‘Platinum’ of the Majestic Cineplex while the 3D version is being shown at ‘Superior’ at 9.30 pm.
Shot in India, Germany, Malaysia and Switzerland, Don-2 marks Farhan Akhtar’s return to direction after a gap of nearly 5 years and Khan’s return to playing villainous characters in lead roles since his earlier films like Darr and Baazigar.
In 2006, with the ever looming dangers of the underworld in Malaysia, Don broke the morale of his associates by infiltrating the gang with an alias and taking advantage of the enmity of Singhania and Vardhaan. He rose to become the undisputed King of the underworld with his shrewd mind and merciless tactics.
The police in their pursuit of Don unknowingly hired the very man they were trying to hunt. Don used this to his advantage and let the police and his former associates battle each other while he escaped much to the bewilderment of everyone leaving no traces of evidence of his whereabouts.
Having conquered the Asian underworld, Don (Khan) now has his sights set on European domination. In his way are the bosses of the existing European underworld and all law enforcement agencies.
The action shifts from Kuala Lumpur to Berlin as Don must avoid assassination or arrest, whichever comes first, in order that his plan needs to succeed.
A glimpse of Iranian films gems
Lovers of classic aesthetic cinema will have a rare opportunity to witness a glimpse of rich Iranian cinematic gems at the fortnightly film show starting on December 28.
Organised by the Cultural Section of the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the film screening from 5.30 pm onward on the first and last Wednesday will showcase films depicting the rich Islamic and eastern culture.
The line of films that could be enjoyed by the young and the old together include ‘Dummies’ by Ali Chavitan, ‘City of Mice’ by Ali Thalibie, ‘Endless Dream’ by Pouran Derakhshandeh, ‘Poisonous Machroom’ by Rassul Mollagholi Pour, ‘The Bride’ by Blehruvoz Afkhami, ‘Third Day’ by M. Hussain Larifi and ‘Boss’ by Mashood Kemiyahi.
Entrance to the film screening at the Cultural Section of Iranian Embassy at no 6, Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 7 will be free of charge. |
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