Movie Review: Tár
One-liner: a seemingly effortless lead performance and engaging docudrama storytelling realise this silky, timely yet cautionary character portrait. Tár is
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Movie Review: Superintelligence
One-liner: a delightful lead and curious modern concept underpin this charming yet rickety hybrid romance comedy drama. Superintelligence is a
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Movie Review: Thando
One-liner: noble ambitions, sincere performances and timely issues soften an overwrought script and uneven film-making. Thando is a social drama
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Movie Review: Johnny is Nie Dood Nie
Johnny is Nie Dood Nie, adapted from a play by Malan Steyn, is a reunion drama in the tradition of
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Movie Review: Gold
One-liner: this artful, gritty and sparse survivalist drama thriller turned meditation stumbles to a clumsy resolution. Alfonso Cuaron’s deep space
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Movie Review: Minions – The Rise of Gru
One-liner: a funky refresh injects energy into this wacky more-of-the-same retro animated action adventure prequel. Minions: The Rise of Gru
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Movie Review: The Lost King
One-liner: a solid performance, promising story and intriguing portrait is diluted by scattershot and stuffy storytelling. The Lost King is
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Movie Review: Father Stu
Father Stu is a biographical drama based on the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned priest whose conversion saw
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Movie Review: Do Your Worst
Do Your Worst is a coming-of-age comedy drama romance set in Jozi, centred on struggling actor and professional mess, Sondra.
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Movie Review: Air
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have been friends since high school, which is why it’s not all that surprising to
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