5 movies or shows to stream at home or watch in cinemas in Hong Kong this weekend August 3-4
- From a ‘reverse heist’ comedy to a hijack thriller, to Godzilla movie and a Planet of the Apes reboot, 5 choices for film fans this weekend
For those thinking of visiting the cinema this weekend, a Korean airliner hijack thriller with a period setting inspired by true events is worth considering.
For those looking for home entertainment, a contemporary reimagination of a black-and-white Godzilla film looks fascinating. Another option is the latest instalment of a rebooted scary-animal-movie series from around the same era as the giant lizard.
1. Hijack 1971
Inspired by true events, Hijack 1971 recounts the thrilling story of a commercial Korean Air flight that was commandeered and diverted to North Korea by a deluded young terrorist.
Ha Jung-woo stars as Tae-in, a disgraced fighter pilot who finds himself flying the hijacked aircraft while squaring off against Yeo Jin-goo’s troubled young bomber.
Hijack 1971 opens in cinemas today.