Choosing Vietnamese movies and family movies
Cinema is one of the most diverse entertainment options during the September holiday when Vietnamese cinemas simultaneously have comedy, family, historical - action and animated films.
The focus of the box office is three Vietnamese films "Summer Break Afraid of Retirement", "Younger Son Overcoming Wealth" and "Guardian Soldier: Mystery of King Dinh's Tomb".
Huynh Lap's "Summer Break Afraid of Retirement" gathers Meritorious Artist Cao Minh, Hong Anh, Hua Vi Van, Puka, Cody Nam Vo... and explores the relationship between generations in the family. This is a suitable choice for audiences who want to find a comedy or romantic work to watch with loved ones.
Also aiming for family audiences is "Quý tử vượt giàu" by director Nguyen Quang Dung, with Thu Trang, Tien Luat, Ngo Kien Huy, Hao Khang, Ngan Quynh... The film is about 118 minutes long and is arranged for many screenings from morning to night during the holiday.
On September 2nd, "Quý tử vượt giàu" continues to be scheduled at many major cinema systems such as CGV, Lotte Cinema, Galaxy Cinema, BHD Star and other cinema complexes.
If you want to change the atmosphere to historical action, "Ho Linh Trang Si: The Mystery of King Dinh's Tomb" is a different choice. The shortened version of the film is released in theaters from August 30.
Especially on September 2nd in Ho Chi Minh City, the film has many time slots. CGV Su Van Hanh has IMAX slots at 8:00 AM and 2:40 PM; Mega GS Cao Thang has slots at 8:15 AM, 11:55 AM, 1:25 PM, 4:10 PM, 7:35 PM and 10:20 PM; Lotte Thu Duc has slots at 8:20 AM, 11:15 AM, 2:10 PM and 5:05 PM; Lotte Nam Saigon has slots at 9:00 AM, 2:20 PM, 7:40 PM and 9:20 PM.
Audiences in the central area can choose Cinestar Quoc Thanh, 271 Nguyen Trai, with theaters at 12:00, 14:45, 17:15 and 19:50; Cinestar Satra District 6 has theaters at 9:50, 19:45, 20:45 and 23:20.
For families with young children, two notable options are "Harry Potter and the Witch's Stone" and "Shin - The Pencil Boy: Strange Strange! My Monster Vacation".
Harry Potter and the Witchstone" returns to Vietnamese cinemas after 25 years. The 152-minute work is suitable for families with older children or groups of audiences who want to re-watch the Hogwarts world on the big screen.
Meanwhile, "Shin - The Pencil Boy" is about 101 minutes long, with a Vietnamese dubbed version, so it is more convenient for families with young children. The film is being widely screened in Ho Chi Minh City at CGV, Lotte Cinema, Galaxy Cinema and many other cinema complexes. The screening schedule has been updated by the systems throughout the holidays until after September 2.
Adult audiences who want to find action movies can choose "The Human Train" by director Jean-François Richet. The film is 95 minutes long, classified for adult audiences and not suitable for young children.
Watching drama, circus during vacation
In addition to cinemas, Ho Chi Minh City theaters also have many choices during the National Day holidays.
On September 2nd, 5B Small Stage Drama Theater, No. 5B Vo Van Tan, Xuan Hoa ward, performs the play "Comrade" at 6 pm. The work exploits the theme of war, post-war and comradeship, suitable for the National Day atmosphere. On this occasion, the theater applies a 50% discount on ticket prices for veterans, teachers, students and pupils.
Also during the holiday, 5B introduced the new play "Tiếng hát nửa đêm" by author Huynh Ngan, directed by Hoang Phuc. The play features NSND My Uyen, Phuong Binh, Trong Hieu, Vu Tran, Tran Minh Dang, Quoc Cuong, Duy Hakoota..., mixing detective, investigative and humorous elements through the story of the mysterious disappearance of a young actress.
Another option on September 2nd is "Under the Shadow of Beauties", performed at 7:30 PM at Idecaf Drama Theater. The play is written and directed by Quang Thao, inspired by Nguyen Du's "Truyen Kieu" but chose a new approach when placing Thuy Kieu, Hoan Thu and female characters in the center of the story.
According to Idecaf's schedule, tickets for segments in the 2-6/9 period are open for sale from August 23, with two prices of 300,000 VND and 350,000 VND.
Audiences who want to find a different way to tell a familiar literary character can watch "Phèo" at 7 pm on September 2nd at Xom Kich Theater. The play is directed by Meritorious Artist Vu Xuan Trang, developed from the world of characters in Nam Cao's "Chí Phèo" from a contemporary stage perspective. Ticket price from 250,000 VND.
Hoang Thai Thanh Theater also chose the National Day holiday to introduce "Ai xuoi van ly", a folk play directed by Cong Hien. A noteworthy point is that Thanh Hoi and Ai Nhu transformed into the couple of district officials Ba Tong - Mai Trang. The cast also includes Si Hoang, Ngoc Duyen, Doan Minh Tai, Hong Duyen, Nguyen Long, Khanh Van, The Hai...
Specifically, audiences who want to see Quoc Thao, Meritorious Artist Kim Tuyen, Meritorious Artist Hanh Thuy in "Ao xua nhu nhau" should note that the play only has two screenings at 7:30 PM on August 29th and 30th at the Ho Chi Minh City Theater, No. 7 Lam Son Square. Audiences are welcomed from 6:30 PM to visit the painting exhibition "Moon's Dreams", the play starts at 7:30 PM and is expected to end at 9:40 PM.
For families with young children, circus is a more convenient choice during the day.
Mo Show" at Phu Tho Multi-purpose Circus and Performance Theater, No. 3 Lu Gia, increased by 3 shows at 10:00 AM on August 31, September 1st and September 2nd; opening from 9:00 AM. The program combines circus, puppetry, stage and projection technology, targeting family audiences.
In addition, "Mysterious Land - Pro Max version" at Ho Chi Minh City Circus has screenings at 8:00 PM on August 31, 8:00 PM on September 1 and 5:00 PM on September 2.
