At The Movies for Wednesday 3 April 2024

AT THE MOVIES #960                          ODYSSEYS

 

Simon Morris looks at three films, all based on journeys – to safety, to a better life, to some sort of happy ending.

 

 

Netflix’s Damsel sees Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger things) marry a handsome Prince – though he may not be much help when it comes to fighting dragons.   With Robin Wright (The Princess Bride), Ray Winstone (Beowulf) and Angela Bassett (Black Panther).

 

 

 

 

 

Io Capitano is an Oscar-nominated Italian film about two boys who run away from their village in Senegal in search of fame and fortune in Europe.   Directed by Matteo Garrone (Gomorrah).

 

 

 

And The Mountain sees three plucky kids attempt to get to the top of Taranaki to save the life of one them.   Debut directing feature of actress Rachel House (Cousins, Boy, Moana).