REVIEW: DISTRICT 9
An excellent action film that really highlights South Africa’s talent, but a few glaring flaws prevent it from achieving true greatness.
REVIEW: BRÃœNO
Despite some reservations, Sacha Baron Cohen’s controversial new film is an often funny and occasionally insightful take on pop culture and prejudice.
REVIEW: TRANSFORMERS – REVENGE OF THE FALLEN
If it’s mayhem on a massive scale that you’re after, then be sure to rush to see the second instalment of the Transformers series.
REVIEW: TERMINATOR SALVATION
Salvation, the fourth film in the Terminator franchise, will please action lovers but is unlikely to meet with the approval of fans of the series.
REVIEW: STAR TREK
Star Trek finally comes out from its geek closet in this fantastic reinvention of the legendary sci-franchise that is sure to appeal to a wide audience.
REVIEW: MILK:
Sean Penn recreates himself in this loving, well-directed tribute to the first openly gay man elected to public office in the US.
4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS
While occasionally frustrating and difficult to watch, this Romanian award-winner proves to be a brilliant character study.
REVIEW: WATCHMEN
Whether or not you’ve read the graphic novel, it’s likely you’ll be disappointed with Zack Snyder’s new superhero epic, which would have worked better as a mini-series.
REVIEW: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
This Oscar-winning film is engrossing, but the emotional effect is dampened by sheer length and a few weak plot points.
REVIEW: THE WORLD UNSEEN
The World Unseen has generated considerable controversy in South Africa, but does this locally made film about two women in love warrant all the attention?