80 January 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com movies Directed by: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson The Plot: Adonis Creed (Jordan) is the result of an extramarital affair by his famous heavyweight champion father Apollo, who passed away during the events of Rocky IV.Adonis has spent his youth bouncing between foster homes and juvenile detention centres without a purpose and it’s not until Apollo’s widow tracks him down and takes him in as her own son that he decides to follow in his father’s footsteps. He seeks out Rocky Balboa (Stallone) to train him for an upcoming bout and they both come to realise that they are in for the biggest fight of their lives, in vastly different ways. Worth Watching? Stallone’s decision to give up directorial duties is inspired as he delivers his strongest acting performance in many years, and Johnson looks like he’s spent the last year in a gym to get ripped for the part of Adonis. The scenes between the two are fantastic as they get to know each other and overcome their personal and professional struggles. Most importantly, the boxing scenes are superb too, particularly the first of the movie’s two main fights. It’s an occasion to behold as the camera swirls around the two combatants in a single take, inviting the audience as a third participant in the ring. Film: Creed Rating: ***** The Kung Fu Panda 3 When Po’s (Jack Black) longlost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai (J K Simmons) begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible – learn to train a village full of his funloving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of kung fu pandas. The Revenant Inspired by true events, The Revenant tells of one man’s epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption. VERDICT: Knockout blow from the undisputed champ. Next Reopening Next store was reopened at Seef Mall in the presence of management and staff. Cutting the ribbon Hussain, Sherry & Hassan Lyn, Chelsie & Celine Film Screening Fraser Suites Seef Bahrain hosted a reception by its poolside followed by a screening of the film Spectre. Bernaditta & Juliana Veronika & Diane Jayant Bill & Fadi Kanika, Lorraine & Gopika Maryam & Yahya Khulood, Shahina & Debbie bystander
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy Mjk0MTkxMQ==