We review MOANA – Disney rides the wave to success
Between the sublime visuals, the moving story, the fully realised characters and the catchy songs, there’s a lot to love about Moana.
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Category: Reviews
LAST DAYS IN THE DESERT – The Bible goes full-blown art house
November 28, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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Last Days in the Desert is a Bible movie with serious artistic and spiritual ambition. However, its opaqueness means it won't win over mainstream audiences.
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We review FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM – A solid spin-off with its own identity
November 24, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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A solidly entertaining, surprisingly adult Harry Potter spin-off that improves as it progresses.
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SING STREET – A charming, musical coming of age tale
November 2, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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Out now on Ster Kinekor DVD, Sing Street is a charming coming of age tale with an extra dose of 80s musical nostalgia, and interesting...
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We review DON'T BREATHE – Horror that's simple, taut and satisfying
October 24, 2016
by Noelle Adams
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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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