The Dark Tower – A non-fan’s take on the movie adaptation
The Dark Tower hits South African cinemas this Friday. Is it one for fans only, or can you still enjoy this sci-fi fantasy if you...
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Category: Reviews
The Dark Tower Review – Sci-fi western seriously misfires
September 4, 2017
by Tracy Benson
22 Comments
Ignore the wild abandon with which the source material was treated. Forget the terrible pacing, somewhat lacklustre acting and lifeless cinematography. At the end of...
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American Made review – Calling fans of Lord of War and The Wolf of Wall Street
August 31, 2017
by Noelle Adams
5 Comments
Taking a break from mummy (and critical) bashing, Tom Cruise is on form again in American Made. Cruise reteams with his Edge of Tomorrow director...
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The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars – A pitch perfect, LGBT-positive continuation
August 30, 2017
by Noelle Adams
5 Comments
The adventures of Avatar Korra continue on the comic page in The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Part 1. The good news is that it's...
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Snatched review – A fantastic pair of funny women stuck in a comedy that fizzles out too soon
August 23, 2017
by Noelle Adams
3 Comments
More women behaving badly on the big screen for National Women's Month. Snatched brings together Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn as mother and daughter kidnapped...
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Atomic Blonde review – Hard-hitting heroine, punchy music, but the convoluted plot lands a blow too
August 18, 2017
by Noelle Adams
23 Comments
Homegirl is still proving her action hero chops at 41. Charlize Theron goes from Furiosa to the closest thing yet to a female James Bond...
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Girls Trip review – The black lady Bridesmaids that’s even more R-rated extreme
August 4, 2017
by Noelle Adams
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"They did what?!" Adults-only comedy Girls Trip is equal parts charm, raunchiness and gross-out humour. Meanwhile, its celebration of female friendship also makes it a...
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Beyond the River review – Local is truly lekker with this visually sumptuous and emotionally satisfying sports drama
August 2, 2017
by Noelle Adams
1 Comment
A South African movie that you may actually watch! Out now on DVD from Ster Kinekor, Beyond the River is an exceptionally well-made sports drama...
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Baby Driver review – Buckle up for Edgar Wright’s pedal to the metal masterpiece
July 24, 2017
by Tracy Benson
14 Comments
Easily the best (non-superhero) film to come out this year, Edgar Wright goes full throttle for Baby Driver. You've never seen - or heard -...
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Spider-Man: Homecoming review – Absolutely a superhero movie to write home about
July 4, 2017
by Noelle Adams
9 Comments
2017 continues to shape up as an outstanding year for superhero movies. First Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Then Wonder Woman. Now there's Spider-Man:...
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