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: CORONATION
Nataniël’s latest stage show at Emperor’s Palace, Coronation, certainly entertains; but is the enigmatic performer stuck in a creative rut?
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?
REVIEW: DOUBT
While occasionally a little stagey, which isn’t surprising considering its origins, Doubt – starring Meryl Streep – proves to be a worthy participant in the Oscar race.
REVIEW: FROST/NIXON
Oscar buzz has surrounded director Ron Howard’s latest docu-drama and its lead actors, but can it compete with the other films in the Best Picture category?