Truth be told, 2020 has been its own world-ending disaster movie. But if you’re looking for a good escape, Greenland is post-COVID blockbuster you’ve been waiting for.
There are some movies that just have to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Greenland is such a film. It’s loud, it’s explosive, it’s a visual spectacle and, most importantly, it’s a lot of fun.
If you’ve been waiting for things to subside before returning to the cinema, now is a good time. This disaster movie is the perfect excuse to return to the movie house.
Plus, with all the precautions now in place, you’ll feel safe at the movies again.
What’s Greenland about?
A family fights for survival as a planet-killing comet races to Earth. John Garrity, his estranged wife, Allison, and young son, Nathan, make a perilous journey to their only hope for sanctuary. Amid terrifying news accounts of cities around the world being leveled by the cometʼs fragments, the Garritys experience the best and worst of humanity. As the countdown to global apocalypse nears zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.
Who acts in the film?
Greenland stars Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Scott Glenn and many other talented stars.
When does it open?
The film opens in South African cinemas this week, 23rd October 2020.
When is the early screening?
You can win double tickets to an epic night of blockbuster fun (popcorn and cooldrink included):
Date: Thursday, 22 October
Time: 7pm (start of movie)
Venue: Cavendish # 2
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Competition closes tomorrow morning, 22 October 2020. Winners will be contacted via email on this date.
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©2020 STX Films. All Rights Reserved. Greenland is being released by Empire Entertainment in South African cinemas.
What makes the film even more entertaining is the fact that the situation really isn’t that far-fetched either.
“The action sequences come in waves, with every suspenseful spectacle bigger and scarier than the preceding.”
The film also has a lot of heart and is tremendous fun on the big screen.
The sky’s on fire
This disaster movie is the perfect excuse to return to the movie house.
Space agencies are predicting extinction-level events.
A very large and dangerous planet-killing comet hitting Earth
This disaster movie is the perfect excuse to return to the movie house.
Greenland just might turn out to be prophetic
They’ve been tracking the military flights to bunkers in Greenland.
From quarantines to pandemics to climate change and even killer bees, it sure feels like we’re currently dead-centre in the middle of one of Roland Emmerich’s apocalyptic nightmares.
As the countdown to global apocalypse nears zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven
From quarantines to pandemics to climate change and even killer bees, it sure feels like we’re currently dead-centre in the middle of one of Roland Emmerich’s apocalyptic nightmares.
Why does this giveaway currently SUCK, Because it is not in Joburg
How would this giveaway not SUCK, if it included two return airline tickets from Joburg to Capetown for me and my son, to go and watch the screening.
“Greenland is such a film. It’s loud, it’s explosive, it’s a visual spectacle and, most importantly, it’s a lot of fun”
The film also has a lot of heart and is tremendous fun on the big screen
The film also has a lot of heart and is tremendous fun on the big screen.
The film also has a lot of heart and is tremendous fun on the big screen.
“As the countdown to global apocalypse nears zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.”
Those hoping to get their money’s worth in world destruction won’t be disappointed.
“But the sky is on FIRE”
The action sequences come in waves, with every suspenseful spectacle bigger and scarier than the preceding.
From quarantines to pandemics to climate change and even killer bees, it sure feels like we’re currently dead-centre in the middle of one of Roland Emmerich’s apocalyptic nightmares.
A very large and dangerous planet-killing comet hitting Earth.
Greenland Has Fallen
A family fights for survival as a as a planet killing cometh is racing to earth
‘The film also has a lot of heart and is tremendous fun on the big screen.’
It’s doomsday and a deadly comet is threatening to destroy all of humanity.
What makes the film even more entertaining is the fact that the situation really isn’t that far-fetched either. In the current climate, anything is possible.
It’s loud, it’s explosive, it’s a visual spectacle and, most importantly, it’s a lot of fun.
“From quarantines to pandemics to climate change and even killer bees, it sure feels like we’re currently dead-centre in the middle of one of Roland Emmerich’s apocalyptic nightmares.”
It’s loud, it’s explosive, it’s a visual spectacle and, most importantly, it’s a lot of fun
However, it’s the authentic relationship of the couple in the midst of the dire circumstances that’s the real winner here.
Amid terrifying news accounts of cities around the world being leveled by the cometʼs fragments, the Garritys experience the best and worst of humanity.
Amid terrifying news accounts of cities around the world being leveled by the cometʼs fragments, the Garritys experience the best and worst of humanity.
This isn’t merely about surviving the end times or another earth-shattering extinction-level event, it’s also about the struggles and trials of a bad marriage.
It’s loud, it’s explosive, it’s a visual spectacle and most importantly it’s a lot of fun
What makes the film even more entertaining is the fact that the situation really isn’t that far-fetched either. In the current climate, anything is possible. Greenland just might turn out to be prophetic.
As the countdown to global apocalypse nears zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven
The film also has a lot of heart and is tremendous fun on the big screen.
“The action sequences come in waves, with every suspenseful spectacle bigger and scarier than the preceding.”
Their journey through the impeding doom showcases the best and worst in humanity.
As with the mayhem films that came before it, Greenland doesn’t steer too far away from all of the tropes.
Greenland !! It’s loud, it’s explosive, it’s a visual spectacle and most importantly it’s a lot of fun
GREENLAND :) it’ loud , its explosive, it’s a visual spectacle and most importantly it’s a lot of fun
‘Teary-eyed John Garrity is an architect who returns home for his diabetic 7-year-old son’s birthday.’
The action sequences come in waves, with every suspenseful spectacle bigger and scarier than the preceding.
Their journey through the impeding doom showcases the best and worst in humanity.
Greenland – what makes the film even more entertaining is the fact that the situation really isn’t that far fetched
As with the mayhem films that came before it, Greenland doesn’t steer too far away from all of the tropes.
“This isn’t merely about surviving the end times or another earth-shattering extinction-level event, it’s also about the struggles and trials of a bad marriage.”