What’s On in Edinburgh this June

Here are 10 exciting things to do and see in Edinburgh this month…

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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, various locations across Edinburgh

June 6 – June 16

In recognition of all aspects of cycling in and around the City of Edinburgh this festival has organised a wide range of sporting, cultural and fun events for everyone.

The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling (EdFoC) showcases the role of cycling in relation to travel, leisure, adventure, transport, sport and personal development. It highlights the importance of cycling for encouraging social inclusion and economic development reducing ill health and pollution.

For information go to their website at https://edfoc.org.uk/.

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FOOD. Free Pizza Tasting, La Riva Pizzeria, Leith

Tuesday, June 3, 8pm – 9.30pm

‘Nutritious and delicious’ fare is the aim of this new Leith Italian restaurant.

La Riva Pizzeria – based close to Leith Shore on Assembly Street - has organised the Free Pizza Tasting to allow everyone an opportunity to sample their pizzas.

Their website boasts that their restaurant is ‘dedicated to the provision of the healthiest, tastiest, freshest food and drink at affordable prices’.

The event information notes that stoneground flour and premium Italian cheese and meats are used, and that vegan and vegetarian options are available.

For details visit their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/larivapizzeria/ or website https://www.la-riva.co.uk/.

MUSIC. Maid of the Forth Evening Cruises, South Queensferry

Various dates throughout June

A new season of musical events aboard The Maid of the Forth has been announced.

The family-run sightseeing cruise company have created the events programme following their success last year.

Events include their 3-hour Evening Jazz and BBQ Cruise on Friday, June 7 and Friday June 21, with live music from their resident jazz band ‘Maid of the Forth Stompers’. Their 3-hour Evening Scottish Folk Music and BBQ Cruise on Friday, June 14 features music from the folk band ‘Pure Malt’. The band play a mixture of traditional and contemporary Scottish and Irish folk music with classics including ‘Whiskey in the Jar’, ‘Caledonia’ and ‘Green Grow in the Rushes’.

Visit their website for full details and booking at https://www.maidoftheforth.co.uk/.

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Leith Festival, venues across Leith

Saturday, June 8 – Sunday, June 16

An eight-day community festival with an events programme of art, music, theatre and dance. There is something for everyone from comedy nights, late-night music, quiz nights, children’s activities tours, photography and exhibitions.

The Leith Gala Day at Leith Links on Saturday, June 8, features stalls from local organisations and lots of family activities. The Mainstage at Leith Gala Day this year is curated by LeithLate and The Skinny as part of the LeithLate19 weekend. They have organised a diverse line-up of female musicians and bands performing from 1.30pm, comperes Roberta Pia of The Banana Sessions - who is also performing and playing a DJ set of ‘90’s bangers’ to close. 

Taylor’s Fun Fair will be at Leith Links during the festival from Wednesday, June 5 to Sunday, June 9.

The traditional Leith Festival Tattoo takes place on Sunday, June 16 from 7pm – 8.15pm at Malmaison Tower Place, Edinburgh. It brings together music and dance from the community of Leith and includes the pipes and drums.

For details and to see the full programme visit: http://leithfestival.com/.

TOUR. Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits: The Story of the Capital’s Music

Saturdays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11am – 12.30pm

Stories of the artists who have stayed, played and made music in Edinburgh are shared on these 90-minute guided walking tours.

They are led by music professionals at Edinburgh Music Tours and designed to appeal to both dedicated music fans and visitors who simply want to see Edinburgh in a new way.

The tours trace the people, venues, gigs and stories that made Edinburgh’s music.  They cover folk music hubs like Sandy Bells and The Royal Oak to grassroots venues such as Sneaky Pete’s and Bannerman’s.

Each on ends in one of Edinburgh’s best-loved folk bars. Tickets are £14 (£12 concession). For details visit: https://glasgowmusiccitytours.com/edinburgh/.

FOOD AND FILM. Movies and Shakers, Harvey Nichols, St Andrew Square

Tuesday, June 11, and Wednesday, June 26, 6.30pm

One movie, a three-course meal and a film-inspired cocktail are all included in the Movies & Shakers event series.

Films being shown at Harvey Nichols include classics from Alfred Hitchcock and Stephen Spielberg.

On Tuesday the 11^th the 1975 film Jaws will be screened an on Wednesday the 26^th it’s the 1983 movie National Lampoon’s Vacation. Next month on Tuesday the 9^th of July the film Stand By Me (1986) is in their line-up and Dirty Dancing (1987) on Tuesday 23^rd of July.

Dinner is served at 6.30pm in their Brasserie and the film begins at 8pm. Tickets cost £37.50.

For event details visit: https://www.harveynichols.com/news/2015/08/26/movies-shakers/?restaurant=edinburgh-dining. For more information, contact their Forth Floor Reception on +44 131 524 8350 or email forthfloor.reservations@harveynichols.com.

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THEATRE. Hair the Musical, Edinburgh Playhouse

Monday, June 17 – Saturday, June 22

Relive the summer of love at the 50^th anniversary production of this rock musical.

Hair the Musical celebrates its affirmation of life, freedom and equality with hits including Aquarius, Let the Sun Shine In, I Got Life and Good Morning Starshine.

It was the winner of the 2018 WhatsOnStage award and continues to garner good reviews with Time Out describing it as “sheer intoxicating joy”, and “theatrical gold by the Metro.

Tickets cost £13. Visit:  https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/hair-the-musical/edinburgh-playhouse/.

THEATRE. Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, King’s Theatre

Tuesday, June 18 – Saturday, June 22

Capital Theatre describe the production of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin:

“Cephalonia 1941. Captain Corelli, an enigmatic young Italian officer, is posted to the idyllic Greek island as part of the occupying forces. Shunned by the locals at first, he proves to be civilised, humorous - and a consummate musician.  The Captain is soon thrown together with Dr Iannis’ strong – willed and beautiful daughter Pelagia, who discovers all of the complexities of love, and how it can blossom in the most unexpected and profound way.

“A cast of fifteen actors and singers bring Louis de Bernières’ epic novel dramatically to life. Experience all of the passion and poetry that made this love story a multimillion best-selling novel and a smash-hit Hollywood movie.

“From the vivid descriptions of the village and its inhabitants, to the brutal life and epic sweep of the soldiers caught up in the constantly changing politics of war, this stunning new production is directed by Olivier and Tony-Award nominee Melly Still (My Brilliant Friend) and writer and adaptor Rona Munro (The James Plays) and includes specially commissioned music by Harry Blake.”

For details visit: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/captaincorelli.

FILM. Edinburgh International Film Festival, Various venues across Edinburgh

Wednesday, June 19 – Sunday, June 30

Celebrating the most exciting an innovative new film talent from across the globe, this film festival has become renowned around the world for promoting the very best international cinema.

Established in 1947, the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) runs an exciting programme of film related events across Edinburgh for anyone with a passion for cinema.

For information and to view this year’s programme visit: https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/.

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THEATRE. Amelie the Musical, King’s Theatre

Tuesday, June 25 – Saturday, June 29

Capital Theatres describe Amelie the Musical:

“Hartshorn – Hook Productions, Selladoor Worldwide and Broadway Asia Company in association with The Watermill Theatre present Amélie.  A story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind. She secretly improvises small, but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring happiness to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realises that to find her own contentment she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart.

“Amélie, played by the delightful Audrey Brisson (The Elephantom, Pinocchio and Pericles (National Theatre), The Grinning Man (Bristol Old Vic) and more), is a new musical based on the much loved five-time Oscar®-nominated film. ‘Something magical has happened in the journey from screen to stage’ (The Telegraph).

“Nino will be played by Danny Mac (Les Miserables (Southampton), Wicked (West End), Strictly Come Dancing (BBC finalist), On The Town (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre). Come and be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection and sees possibilities around every corner. Although times are hard for dreamers, Amélie is someone to believe in.”

For full details visit: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/amelie-the-musical.

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Snap Review - The Favourite

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Perfect performances by Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone make this strange and naughty period drama one to watch. 

The film now leads the Bafta Film nominations 2019 and has put Director Yorgos Lanthimos - whose previous, and similarly unconventional, films include The Killing of a Sacred Deer and The Lobster - in the running for best director. 

It’s set in early 18^th century England and tells the story of Queen Anne (Olivia Colman), and the rivalry between her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) and her newly appointed lady of the chamber, Abigail Hill (Emma Stone). 

Queen Anne struggles with physical and mental health issues and feels insecure in her position as England’s ruler, thus relying on Lady Sarah for advice. Colman, who has already scooped ‘Best Actress’ at the Golden Globes for her role, excels in her portrayal of this Queen Anne.  The character is overweight and depressed, allowing Lady Sarah to prey on her vulnerabilities. Their close and intimate relationship provides scenes full of sharp-witted conversation.

Lady Sarah takes pity on her impoverished cousin Abigail and offers her a job as a servant at the palace. Sensing an opportunity, Abigail competes with Lady Sarah for a place as the Queen’s preferred companion. The drama is loosely based on the true story of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, competing with Abigail for the monarch’s favours. 

The screen is dominated by the trio of female stars and the parts of the male leads are intentionally diminished. Sarah’s husband, the Duke of Marlborough (Mark Gatiss), alongside Tory Robert Harley (Nicholas Hoult), represent the political male of the period. The males are dressed to look foolish in flamboyant costumes, faces whitened with make-up and flouncy wigs. They are easily manipulated by the females including Harley’s friend Samuel Masham (Joe Alwyn) who is played along by Abigail after he develops an infatuation for her.  

The script, in general, is unlike other period dramas where the characters talk in an impeccable form of English far removed from modern speech. Their dialogue is often offensive and they use swearing and sarcasm to voice their views.

While male dominance is more often portrayed in historical dramas, The Favourite has tipped the balance of power to allow the women control. A quite fitting story line in the modern day where women are challenging inequality and demanding fairness and recognition. With praise for the performances of all three of the lead actresses, Lanthimos’ reluctance to follow the norm in this dark comedy has royally paid off.

Details

Language: English

UK Release Date: 01/01/2019

Genre: Drama

Length: 119 minutes

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Producers: Ed Guiney, Ceci Dempsey, Lee Magiday

Cast: Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss

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What’s On in Edinburgh this February

Here are a few exciting things to do and see in Edinburgh this month…

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MARKET. The Pitt, Pitt Street

Saturday, February 9^th, 12pm – 10pm

The weekly Pitt market takes place at a new venue on 125, Pitt Street.

The event describes that it includes the following: “Six Nations, street food, craft beer and wine, plus the usual Pitt antics. Food line-up announced soon.”

For details and updates visit their Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/pittstmarket/.

EVENT. Giant Lanterns of China, Edinburgh Zoo

Now – Sunday 17^th, February

The Giant Lanterns of China is a mile trail with more than 450 crafted lanterns which feature ancient Chinese legends and fantasy creatures.

Some of these include unicorns, giants, kelpies and the Loch Ness Monster, alongside animals past and present. There is also handmade crafts from Chinese artisans in the marketplace and hot drinks and snacks.

Tickets online are £18 for an adult and £9.50 for a child. For details visit: https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/giant-lanterns-2018/.

EVENT. Capital SciFi Con, Edinburgh Corn Exchange

Friday 15^th – Sunday 17^th, February, 10am – 6pm (Sunday 5pm)

Edinburgh's not-for-profit pop culture, comic and movie convention for fans by fans! Comic guests and movie guests are attending.

For details go to: https://www.capitalscificon.co.uk/. To see movie guests attending visit: https://www.capitalscificon.co.uk/movie-guests . All profits go to the charity CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland).

FILM. Valentine’s Day Screening of Dirty Dancing, Cameo Cinema

Thursday, 14^th, February, 8.45pm

The Cameo describe the performance: “This timeless, Oscar winning classic is a phenomenally popular coming-of-age tale beloved by generations. Teenager Baby (Jennifer Grey), goes with her family on vacation to Kellerman’s holiday resort in the Catskill Mountains. Things are pretty tame until she meets Johnny (Patrick Swayze), a dance teacher at the resort who mesmerises Baby with his dance moves, his passion and his misunderstood ‘bad boy’ image. During the summer of 1963, Johnny teaches Baby how to dance. And, more importantly, how to love.”

MUSICAL. Jersey Boys, Edinburgh Playhouse

Tuesday 19^th February – Saturday, 2^nd, March

Read below for Edinburgh Playhouse’s overview of Jersey Boys:

“The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is working its way back to round the UK! This smash hit musical has won 57 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Jersey Boys tells the true-life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 100 million records worldwide.

“Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and ‘sheer musical razzmatazz’ (The Sunday Express) you simply will never forget.”

For information visit: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/jersey-boys/edinburgh-playhouse/.

MUSICAL. Ghost the Musical, Festival Theatre

26^th February - 2^nd March

The Festival Theatre describe Ghost The Musical: “Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phony storefront psychic Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger…

“The movie ‘Ghost’ has proven to be one of cinema’s biggest all-time hits. Starring the late Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg it was the highest grossing film of 1990 and won an Oscar for screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin who has adapted his screenplay for this musical. The movie and the musical feature The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody alongside many more terrific songs co-written by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart."

For full details, see their website: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/ghost.

RUGBY. Six Nations, Murrayfield

Here are the dates of some of the Six Nations games: 2^nd February Scotland vs Italy, 9^th February Scotland vs Ireland. Scotland games away from home: 23^rd February France vs Scotland.

Some great places to watch the rugby are: Three Sisters, Diggers (Athletic Arms), Teuchters (West End) and Brewhemia. For other suggestions, go to: https://edinburgh.org/blog/best-bars-in-edinburgh-for-watching-the-rugby/.

MUSICAL. Whats love got to do with it? A tribute to Tina Turner, Usher Hall

Wednesday 27^th, February, 7.30pm

“What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner,” explain The Usher Hall website.

They add: “Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation. 

“In this brand-new touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina's greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney - Queen Of The Night, The Voice, X Factor) supported by full ten piece live band.”

For details see: http://www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/what%E2%80%99s-love-got-do-it-tribute-tina-turner.

COMEDY. The Comedy Show, Gilded Balloon Basement

Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm-10pm

The Basement Theatre host ‘The Comedy Show’ which combines up-and-coming talent with Fringe favourites.

There is a different line-up and headliner every week. Tickets are £12. For details visit: https://www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme/performances.php?eventId=14:2427.

MARKETS. Across Edinburgh

Saturday and Sundays

Traders vary from week to week at each of the markets selling goods such as art and crafts, food items, jewellery and gifts.

The Edinburgh Farmers Market, at Castle Terrace, runs on Saturdays from 9am – 2pm and sells a variety of fresh local produce from specialist producers.

The Grassmarket Weekly Market takes place on Saturdays from 10am – 5pm. The Leith Market, which includes a ‘vegan quarter’, also takes place on Saturdays and starts at 10am-4pm. The Stockbridge Market takes place on Sundays from 10am-5pm.

For details visit http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/ and http://www.edinburghfarmersmarket.co.uk/.

ART EXHIBITION. Edwin G. Lucas: An Individual Eye, City Art Gallery

Now – Sunday, 10th, February

Edwin G. Lucas (1911-1990) was one of the most unique Scottish painters of the 20th century. Born and raised in Edinburgh, he channelled the influence of Surrealism in his work, cultivating an original and highly imaginative style of painting during the 1940s and 50s that set him apart from his contemporaries. Today, however, he is virtually unknown.

Edwin G. Lucas: An Individual Eye is the first major exhibition to focus on this unusual and enigmatic artist. The free exhibition features over sixty artworks from public and private collections, including loans from the artist’s estate and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, it traces the untold story of Lucas’s life and career.

Visit: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/edwin-g-lucas-individual-eye.

EXHIBITION. BP Portrait Award, National Portrait Gallery

Now – Sunday, 10^th, March

The BP Portrait Award is the most prestigious portrait painting competition in the world and represents the very best in contemporary portrait painting. With a first prize of £35,000, and a total prize fund of £74,000, the award is aimed at encouraging artists to focus upon and develop portraiture in their work. Over the years this has attracted over 40,000 entries from more than 100 countries.

A fixture at the National Portrait Gallery, London for 39 years - 29 of which have been sponsored by BP. The BP Portrait Award is now in its ninth year at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and it continues to be an unmissable highlight of the annual art calendar.

Visit: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/exhibition/bp-portrait-award-2018.

ART EXHIBITION. Artist Rooms: Louise Bourgeois, Kettle’s Yard

Now – Sunday, 24^th, March

The free exhibition of work by Louise Bourgeois at Kettle’s Yard includes sculptures, prints and drawings, reflecting different periods in Bourgeois’ life. All works are drawn from the Artist Rooms collection.

Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010) was born in Paris and lived and worked in New York from 1938. She is widely recognised as one of the most important figures of modern and contemporary art. Often biographical, Bourgeois’ work explores themes including childhood, family, motherhood and gender identity.

She engaged with existentialism and surrealism as a young artist in Paris – where she was also mentored by Joan Miró – and moved to New York in 1938. The importance of her work was not fully recognised until the 1970s, when her career was reinvigorated by a new generation of women artists.

Her wide-ranging art, encompassed painting, sculpture, installation and printmaking, exploring themes including childhood, family, motherhood and gender identity.

EXHIBITION. Robots, National Museum of Scotland.

Now – Sunday, 5^th, May

From early mechanised human forms to today’s cutting-edge technology, this exhibition reveals our 500-year quest to make machines human.

It features more than 100 objects – from automatons to science fiction film stars and the creations of modern research labs.

Focusing on robots that are designed to resemble the human body, the exhibition explores the creation of these humanoids and the insights they offer into our ambitions and desires in a rapidly changing world.

Featured are early clockwork machines, a modern recreation of renowned British robot Eric, and stars of the silver screen including a T-800 endoskeleton used in the movie Terminator Salvation and a replica of Maria from the iconic 1927 film Metropolis.

Tickets are £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and free for children under 16. Visit: https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/robots/.

ART EXHIBITION. Andy Warhol and Eduardo Paolozzi | I want to be a machine, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

Now – Sunday, 2^nd, June

This free exhibition takes its theme from a much-quoted remark by Andy Warhol: “I want to be a machine”. Behind Warhol’s seemingly facetious quip was the serious belief that art would become increasingly mechanised.

This exhibition examines Warhol’s and Paolozzi’s work, showing how they captured images from photography and advertisements. Warhol traced his images while Paolozzi used collage, until they both turned to screen-printing in the early 1960s to transform photographs into prints.

It includes rarely seen drawings by Warhol from the 1950s, as well as his famous multi-coloured prints of Marilyn Monroe and a group of recently acquired ‘stitched’ photographs. Works by Paolozzi include some of his early proto-Pop collages from the early 1950s and his kaleidoscopically-coloured prints from the 60s and 70s.

For more details, go to https://www.nationalgalleries.org/exhibition/andy-warhol-and-eduardo-paolozzi-i-want-be-machine.

MUSIC. The Gorms, Whiski Bar and Restaurant

Mondays and Fridays, 10pm – 12.30am

The Gorms play free mostly traditional Scottish folk music in their own distinctive way.

An element of humour usually runs through their performances, which run the gamut from soft and wistful to (more often) very rowdy. Visit their website at https://thegorms.bandcamp.com/ or view footage of the bank live on YouTube.

FILM, Cinemas across Edinburgh

With the Oscars being held on Sunday, 24^th February, there are lots of nominated options to see. Some of these include The Favourite, Can you Ever Forgive Me, Vice and Greenbook.

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Snap Review - Instant Family

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Sean Anders' heart-warming American comedy-drama starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne as first-time foster parents.

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4 Stars – Very Good

Instant Family is about a married couple, Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) who, feeling a void in their lives, consider becoming adoptive parents.

They visit a foster care centre, where they are met by a comedic duo of social workers Karen (Octavia Spencer) and Sharon (Tig Notaro) who guide the parents-to-be through the process. Key to the film’s success is the script which is full of quips between Pete and Ellie that are particularly funny during sessions with others looking to adopt – from same-sex couples to single people to couples unable to conceive. The film exemplifies the varied mix of people who might like to adopt and all the reasons that could lead them to that point, whilst sharing a sense of what life might be like for someone who doesn’t have a family.

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Director and co-writer Sean Anders used his own personal experiences as a foster father as the inspiration behind this sweet drama. He and his wife went from having no children to having three and his compassion shines through in the story. Although the film accentuates the joy, laughter and love involved in adoption, it also shares some tragedy and challenges – for example problems when children have experienced trauma or difficult situations.

The couple must attend a fair where they can interact with children to see which they might like to adopt. This is where the film does well to show how issues such as how prospective foster parents are less inclined to adopt teenagers. Pete convinces his more hesitant wife to approach the teenagers where they meet Lizzie (Isabela Moner) and find what Pete lightly describes as a ‘cosmic connection’.

Mark Wahlberg has previously worked with the director in his ‘Daddy’s Home’ films and with actress Rose Byrne in ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’. In the role as Pete, Wahlberg plays a sweet and caring husband and father and he empathetically conveys all the emotions experienced on the journey to making a family. Rose Byrne, as Ellie, delivers an equally impressive performance. She allows the audience to relate to their quest to be accepted as foster-parents and the ups and downs involved in their endeavour to create a family unit that works for everyone involved. 

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Instant Family is filled with both weepy and humorous moments between characters which are effective in capturing some of the complexities of real-life adoption and the strength of the bonds that can be created. It gives viewers a better understanding of some of the positive aspects of adoption in a way that could potentially encourage others to become a family for someone.

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Details

Language: English

UK release date: February 15, 2019

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Length: 119 minutes

Country: United States

Director: Sean Anders

Screenplay: Sean Anders and John Morris

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Moner, Gustavo Quiroz, Julianna Gamiz, Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro

Certificate: 12A

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