Weekend watch: Monsters, aliens and croc hunters
AUSTRALASIA beckons this weekend with two movies set in Australia and New Zealand.
AUSTRALASIA beckons this weekend with two movies set in Australia and New Zealand.
There is Under The Mountain at 2pm on TV2 tomorrow, about two siblings who encounter aliens in Auckland.
At 10.30pm on Sunday on the same channel comes Crocodile Dundee 2, the sequel to Crocodile Dundee, which brings back the hilarious Australian crocodile hunter Mick Dundee, and his out-of-this-world survival skills.
Two of cinema’s hottest stars Monica Belluci and Clive Owen team up in an action movie Shoot ‘Em Up at 10pm on TV2 tomorrow. At 11.30am on TV3 tomorrow is The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, a movie set in Romania about a boy obsessed with monsters.
If you’ve been following the series Tahajjud Cinta, at 8am on TV3 tomorrow see how Solahuddin struggles to accept his father’s marriage to Seri, his former girlfriend. On the same channel at 9am tomorrow, make a date with Chef Kamarul who whips up awesome meals for buka puasa.
Kelantanese heart-throb actor Fizo Omar continues his food journey in Bazaar Ramadan at 5pm on TV3, Sunday. Visiting various cities and towns in the country, he uncovers regional culinary specialties that add colour during the fasting month.
At 10pm on Sunday, TV3 brings Human Target, where Winston seeks his ex-wife’s help to investigate a man with amnesia who does not know why he is being pursued by a killer.
Aunty Must Go Crazy, a new reality show that puts Malaysian “aunties” and their street-wise skills to the test, comes on over ntv7 at 7pm every Sunday.
SATURDAY
Under The Mountain (TV2, 2pm)
After their mother dies, twins Rachel and Theo are sent to live with relatives in Auckland, where they come across three alien races. The shapeshifting Wilberforces love all things rotten and seeks to lay waste on Earth. Starring Tom Cameron and Sophie McBride.
Shoot ‘Em Up (TV2, 10pm)
While waiting at a bus station, Smith sees a pregnant woman being chased by a man with a gun. He follows the couple, kills the man and helps the woman deliver the baby in the middle of a shootout. Starring Clive Owen and Monica Belluci.
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (TV3, 11.30am)
A Californian family inherits a castle in Romania. This is especially exciting to the son, who loves adventures. Starring Tom McCamus, Victoria Snow, Tara Spencer-Nairn, Matthew Edison and Kris Holden-Ried.
London Paris New York (TV3, 2pm)
Nikhil and Lalitha are drawn to each other in spite of their differences. This film follows their journey of love as they meet in London, Paris and New York for a night in each city. Starring Ali Zafar, Aditi Rao Hydari, Chris Cowlin, Marco Flammer, Oihana Garde and Eric Geynes.
Jidin Puasa Lagi (TV3, 10pm)
The arrival of Ramadan is highly anticipated by 10-year-old Jidin. He only fasts because he will be rewarded for the days completed and treated to scrumptious food during iftar. Starring Ahmad Daniel, Fazlina Ahmad Daud, Syera Ayob, Izzue Islam and Harun Salim Bachik.
Evolution (TV3, 1am)
When a meteorite falls to Earth, Professors Ira Kane and Harry Phineas Block are assigned to check out the site. Starring David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Orlando Jones, Sean William Scott and Ted Levine.
Kung Fu Dunk (8TV, 8.30pm)
Abandoned as an infant, Fang Shi Jie grew up in a martial arts school and acquired impressive fighting skills. One day he meets Zhen Li, a conman. Starring Jay Chou, Charlene Choi, Eric Tsang and Wilson Chen.
Hackers (TV9, 10.30pm)
Dade Murphy is arrested by the US Secret Service for writing a computer virus and is banned from using a computer until his 18th birthday. Years later, he discovers a plot to unleash a dangerous computer virus. Starring Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie and Jesse Bradford.
SUNDAY
Crocodile Dundee 2
(TV2, 10.30pm)
Mick Dundee, who is living with Sue after she stopped him from leaving New York, is still trying to adapt to life in the United States. One day, crime boss Rico kidnaps Sue and Mick rescues her. As the mobster pursues them, Sue agrees to follow Mick home to Australia. Starring Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski.
Apa Ertinya Cinta (TV3, 3pm)
Aliza longs to further her studies abroad but things change when she meets the dashing and mysterious Dara. Starring Shandy Aulia, Samuel Rizal, Onky Alexander, Didi Petet, Sari Nila, Dimas Beck and Acha Septriasa.
Miss Octopus (TV3, 9pm)
A college is in an uproar following Shah Reza’s sudden arrival. He is dashing and brilliant, and Miss Octopus is smitten. Starring Fahrin Ahmad, Rozita Che Wan, Talha Harith, Nabila Dally, Faralyna Idris, Nor Syuhaida Razak, Nas T and Usop Wilcha.
Lillah (TV3, 1am)
Lillah is 30, but still a child at heart. One day, her mother Leha meets Pak Mail who vows to help better their lives. Starring Rusdi Ramli, Azizah Mahzan, Siti Fazurina, Yalal Chin, Normah Damanhuri, Jalil Hamid, Hamidah Wahab and Erry Putra.