Amazing new movie, Mother and Child. Free double passes for Mamamia readers.

So. Hopscotch films approached me about advertising a new film on Mamamia.

“Sure”, I said. “What’s it about?” Well, it’s called Mother and Child. Stars Naomi Watts and Annette Bening. We want you to watch it. We think you’ll love it.

“I don’t like many films” I say (silently in my head). “But I adore Naomi Watts and Annette Bening, can you send me the trailer?”

And they did. And I happened to be with MM moderator Lana at the time and we both got a bit teary (Lana got a lot teary, I held it together mildly better because I am heroic).

I knew straight away that I wanted to see the film so I went to a preview on Friday.

Oh. My. God.

I think I can safely say that Mother and Child is one of the best films I’ve ever seen and I can’t think of the others. It’s……just…..awesome. There are no special affects. No big blue people fighting space monsters. Just some incredible acting, a gripping story, a beautiful script and some of my favourite actors in the world.

The film is centred around three women whose paths will cross and change them forever.  Karen (Annette Bening) is a reserved 50-year old nurse who was forced to give up her daughter Elizabeth for adoption 35 years ago.  She constantly questions her own choices and how they may have affected the daughter she has never known.  Her daughter Elizabeth (played by Naomi Watts) has grown into a single-minded career woman and despite never knowing her mother, shares more of her traits than she realises.  And then there is Lucy, played by Kerry Washington – a woman who is desperate to adopt a child of her own.

It is a hugely powerful and moving film about forgiveness, the choices we make, the chances we miss and the power of the unbreakable bond between a mother and child. I dare you to watch this trailer and not be moved.

Okay so now I bet you want to see THAT story unfold.  And you can because Mother and Child comes to cinemas on 17 June.

But, I watched that trailer and I really really want to see that movie and I don’t think I can wait till 17 June so here is some really good news (to help temper all that emotion you are feeling right now).  Hopscotch Films and Mamamia are offering Mamamia readers the chance to attend an exclusive advance screening of their amazing new film Mother and Child in Sydney and Melbourne.

I’ll be hosting both screenings. Yes I will.

Now that’s some good news.  A night out. At an amazing movie. With your Mamamia friends (and you can even bring along a real life friend).  We’ll watch it together and we’ll get to meet each other but you have to promise not to laugh at any smudged make up.   And you know what’s even cooler?  We’ll get together on a post afterwards (from the comfort of our computers) and we can talk about the film at length. Like a bookclub but with a movie.  And this time no one will see your panda eyes.

To secure your double pass to the screening in your city, simply follow the relevant link below and enter your details to secure your ticket.  Screenings will be filled on a first come, first served basis until capacity has been reached SO RUN DON’T WALK!  Successful registrations will be notified and passes will be sent by post.

Sydney – Tuesday 1st June, 6.30pm at Palace Verona Cinemas, Paddington  – http://rsvp.hopscotchfilms.com.au/RSVP/MamamiaSydney/
Melbourne – Wednesday 2nd June, 6.45pm at Palace Como Cinemas, South Yarra – http://rsvp.hopscotchfilms.com.au/RSVP/MamamiaMelbourne/

Ok for the other states, I won’t be there but you will be which is what really counts.

So that those of you in other cities don’t miss out, we have some double
passes valid at all participating cinemas across the weekend of June 11, 12
and 13 up for grabs.

Click the link below to register for a pass.  Tickets are limited so be
quick as they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.  Those
who are successful will receive and email confirming they have won and their
double pass will be posted to them.

Enjoy!

Brisbane: http://rsvp.hopscotchfilms.com.au/RSVP/MamamiaBrisbane/
Perth: http://rsvp.hopscotchfilms.com.au/RSVP/MamamiaPerth/
Adelaide: http://rsvp.hopscotchfilms.com.au/RSVP/MamamiaAdelaide/
Canberra: http://rsvp.hopscotchfilms.com.au/RSVP/MamamiaCanberra/
Gold Coast: http://rsvp.hopscotchfilms.com.au/RSVP/MamamiaGC/
Hobart: http://rsvp.hopscotchfilms.com.au/RSVP/MamamiaHobart/

FYI: this is a sponsored post paid for by the film company which means they have paid for space on Mamamia and for my time but not for my opinion. That is given freely and genuinely and cannot be bought. Just in case you were wondering.