Though South Africa has now entered spring, not autumn, there’s no escaping the fact that it’s officially spooky season in terms of entertainment offerings. Just check out the first movie release of the week below.
That said, it’s simply one of three notable films making its debut on the big screen this week. That’s in addition to Bollywood actioner The Greatest of All Time, and the truly special opportunity to watch the original Terminator on the big screen as part of Ster Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema series.
Hands down, your pick of the week is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, with filmmaker Tim Burton revisiting the 1988 supernatural comedy that jumpstarted his blockbuster career. Most of the original cast is back for the sequel as well – including Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara – while Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe join the kooky universe, where Life meets Afterlife. It all starts when the Deetz family must return home to Winter River after a tragedy.
Look out for our Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review before the end of the week. And here it is.
Ozi: Voice of the Forest is an animated adventure with a purpose. Supported by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions, it aims to raise awareness around the issue of deforestation through the story of Ozi, a young orangutan separated from her parents when their home is destroyed. At a wildlife sanctuary, Ozi learns sign language, becomes a social media sensation, and discovers the power of her voice at the same time she joins forces with new friends to reunite her family. Featuring the voices of Amandla Stenberg, Laura Dern, Djimon Hounsou, Donald Sutherland, and RuPaul.
The release of Broken Promises 5: Vengeance marks the 20th anniversary of hit South African film franchise from filmmaker Kumaran Naidu. In the latest instalment of this Durban-centric drama comedy, Natalie leaves her abusive boyfriend of five years, Lewellyn, and finds happiness (after a love-hate dynamic) with fellow abuse victim Mandoza. Except Lewellyn will do anything to get Natalie back so she can pay for his lifestyle. Starring Theshan Naicker, Jenell Moonsamy, and Nataniel Singh.