The festive season is a time for relaxation and celebration. It’s a time to reconnect with family and friends… most of all it’s a time for sharing. There are some fabulous movie treats in store for you

Unfortunately, it’s also a season where many are at their loneliest… that’s why we are offering the ultimate solution. There is no need for you to be on your own – enter the world of imagination and cinematic journeys. So here are some movie treats which are on offer.

We at the Jack Rose (JR) care about our guests. So in addition to providing affordable and accessible accommodation we provide entertainment ideas. With the Rosebank Mall (Cinema Nouveau) and The Zone (Ster-Kinekor) a couple of blocks away, it means that there are cinemas within walking distance.   Hyde Park Corner (approx 10 minutes away from the JR) houses Nu Metro and Cine Centre is situated in Killarney Mall. The latter is also approximately 10 minutes away from the hotel.

Here is the season’s movie line-up for December and into January.

Wish

Featuring the voices of: Chris Pine, Ariana DeBose, Alan Tudyk, Evan Peters, Angelique Cabral

Synopsis

Welcome to the magical kingdom of Rosas! This is where powerful wishes come true as you will discover when you meet Asha. Her wish is so powerful that it is met by a cosmic force called Star.

It’s perfect for the festive season. A fabulous movie which will be enjoyed by the entire family.

Wonka

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Hugh Grant, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Olivia Colman

Synopsis

If you love Roald Dahl’s quirky tale ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and its sequel ‘Charlie and the Glass Elevator’ then ‘Wonka’ is an absolute MUST!

Timothée Chalamet stars as Willy Wonka in an imagined prequel to these much-loved stories. Focussing on the eccentric chocolatier’s early days, ‘Wonka’ is a cinematic treat in every way. This inventor, magician and chocolate-maker shows pure genius as he brings his products to the fore and battles the Chocolate Cartel.

Song, dance and comedy – you couldn’t ask for anything better! Totally feel-good outing!

In addition, you really should not miss Hugh Grant as the ‘superior’ Oompah Loompah.

‘Wonka’ is an absolute masterpiece!

The Inseparables (2023)

Featuring the voices of: Monica Young, Dakota West, Danny Fehsenfeld, Art Brown, Olivier Paris, Jordan Baird

This animation from the makers of Toy Story opens on South African screens on 8 Dec 2023. Don (utterly reminiscent of Don Quixote) is a vivacious puppet meets a stuffed animal with a lisp – DJ Doggy Dog. Two entirely different characters one couldn’t even imagine. The fact that they join forces and embark on an epic adventure makes for great cinematic fun and a lovely outing!

Silent Night (2023)

Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Mescudi, Kid Cudi, Harold Torres

Synopsis

Now for something more serious from action maestro John Woo. This is a tale of revenge and not for the feint-hearted.

Having lost his son on Christmas eve after being caught in the crossfire of warring gangs, a father plots his revenge. It takes a year but the date is 24 December – judgement day!

Dream Scenario

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lily Bird, Julianne Nicholson, Jessica Clement, Dylan Baker, David Klein, Star Slade

Synopsis

Kristoffer Borgli’s dark comedy ‘Dream Scenario’ focuses on the life of  biology professor Paul Matthews who suddenly begins appearing in people’s dreams. Each time he apparently appears as an ‘uninterested, emotionless’ bystander. When an ex-girlfriend links his picture and profile in an article, people from around the world respond. They’ve also seen him in their dreams.

According to Cage, in an interview with IMDB, this is his best role ever.

Love Actually 20th anniversary

Can you believe that this much-loved film first reached our screens in 2003? It has now been remastered by UIP and released for Christmas 2023. It opens on 15 Dec.

The Life and Times of Malcolm X

For those who enjoy opera, this modern day tale brings history to life. An exceptional cast regales the life of Malcolm X. Music: Anthony Davis Libretto: Thulani Davis Story: Christopher Davis. Screening begins at Cinema Nouveau on 15 December. Reserve your seats now!

Next Goal Wins

If there’s ever been a team who has lost so badly that it thought it would never recover it’s American Samoa soccer team. In 2001 the team lost 31-0 in a FIFA match.  (Opens 22 Dec)

Migration

An animated adventure abut a family of ducks who migrate to Jamaica. (Opens 22 Dec)

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Aquaman forge an alliance with his brother to protect their kingdom. They have to set their differences aside as they work to eradicate Black Manta and his Black Trident. (Opens 22 Dec)

The End We Start From

Based on the novel of the same name by Megan Hunter, we follow a young mother and her child as they are forced to escape an ecological disaster. (Opens 29 Dec)

Ferrari

Featuring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz , this is the story of Enzo Ferrari. “It’s the summer of 1957 and bankruptcy looms.” Enzo Ferrari has only one option. He decides to enter his racing team into the Mille Miglia. It’s make or break! Directed by Michael Mann, ‘Ferrari’ is based on the 1991 biography penned by Brock Yates. (Opens 29 Dec)

Anyone But You

This is the only romcom this season. A young man and woman, who have only dated once, are reunited at a wedding. They just cannot seem to evade each other. So they decide rather to behave as a couple. (Opens 29 Dec)

One Life

An absolutely sterling cast: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Bonham Carter and Jonathan Pryce among others star in this movie. It focuses on Nicholas Winton, a British humanitarian who helped to save the lives of hundreds of children from the hands of the Nazis on the eve of World War II. (Opens 5 Jan)

The Iron Claw

Yet another true sports story to hit the big screen. This is the tale of the Von Erich brothers – both of whom were wrestlers in the early 1980s. (Opens 5 Jan)

The Beekeeper

Jason Statham and Jeremy Irons feature in this action-packed movie. As is the norm, Statham is about to seek vengeance. This time it is corrupt corporates which are the target. (Opens 26 Jan)

The Colour Purple

Steven Spielberg and Quincy Jones have collaborated with the stage musical’s producers – Scott Sanders and Oprah Winfrey. This film adaptation of the musical with a couple of extra twists promises to be an absolute cinematic delight. It opens in the USA on Christmas day (25 December 2023) and in South Africa on 26 Jan 2024.