We review DON'T BREATHE – Horror that's simple, taut and satisfying
Don't Breathe is a horror thriller that keeps things simple and focused. Those are its greatest strengths, combined with some genuine twists.
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REGRESSION – An intriguing but seriously overwrought thriller
October 19, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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Regression is an intriguing psychological thriller that becomes quickly tiresome as it allows hysteria to take over. Subtle, it's not.
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We review MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN – A rushed and unsatisfying adaptation
October 14, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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Rushed, jumpy and full of plot holes, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is very flawed and unsatisfying novel adaptation.
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We review ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS – campy hit-and-miss nonsense for fans only
September 30, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie is 90 minutes of campy hit-and-miss nonsense made with its flamboyant fan base in mind.
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We review BEN-HUR – heavy-handed but watchable enough
September 16, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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Though far from a turkey, the new Ben-Hur plays by safe, traditional formula throughout.
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We review BRIDGET JONES'S BABY – Charming sequel that trims the silliness
September 15, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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Despite a tepid premise, Bridget Jones’s Baby is a sweet, likeable and surprisingly grown-up romantic comedy.
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DVD Review: BEFORE I WAKE – A better than expected supernatural thriller
September 14, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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A solid supernatural thriller of the PG-13 variety. Fans of Mama and Insidious should definitely take note.
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Star Trek Beyond review – Beyond expectations
August 19, 2016
by Tracy Benson
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I went into the latest STAR TREK with a clean slate. But even if I had boarded the hype train, I think BEYOND would have...
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DVD review: Zootropolis – Cute. Clever. Compulsory viewing
August 16, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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Zootropolis (or Zootopia), the latest from Disney Animation Studios is a sharp surprise; juggling action, comedy, mystery and social commentary.
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rAge Cape Town: a Joburger’s perspective
March 22, 2016
by Tracy Benson
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Here's what rAge Cape Town was like, for somebody who's been going to rAge in JHB for years.
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