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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
4/5
Picture This (2025) Karishma Dipa I thoroughly enjoyed “Picture Perfect” and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an insightful yet funny romantic comedy to escape into.
Posted Apr 07, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Soos Pynappel op Pizza (2025) Bernelee Vollmer If you’re in the mood for a feel-good, proudly South African rom-com with an endearing cast and a quirky setting, this one’s for you.
Posted Mar 17, 2025  Edit critic review
Lobola Man (2024) Debashine Thangevelo Director Thabang Moleya does a commendable job of underpinning the drama with comedy. Overall, it’s a well-cast and entertaining film.
Posted Mar 06, 2025  Edit critic review
Uglies (2024) Karishma Dipa If you are a fan of the “Hunger Games” franchise, you will love “Uglies”.
Posted Nov 06, 2024  Edit critic review
Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare (2024) Bernelee Vollmer What makes “Sweet Bobby” compelling is not just the story itself but also the broader conversation it ignites about accountability in our digital lives. Assi's plea for recognition of the harm caused by online deception resonates deeply.
Posted Nov 06, 2024  Edit critic review
8.5/10
Poor Things (2023) Theolin Tembo If you know your movie taste well-enough to know that cerebral films are not your forté, then it is best to skip it, but if you are craving a film that will challenge yet enthrall you, then Poor Things is a must.
Posted Jan 25, 2024  Edit critic review
Good Grief (2023) Debashine Thangevelo Good Grief is a bittersweet film, sensitively handled as it masterfully explores the emotions that come with death, infidelity, friendship, love -- in a broader context and of oneself -- and acceptance.
Posted Jan 25, 2024  Edit critic review
7.5/10
Mean Girls (2024) Theolin Tembo There is a lot joy and warmth in the story, and this 2024 version really shows why the original became a classic, but also that there can be room to experimenting with a retelling of classic if there is enough consideration and care taken.
Posted Jan 19, 2024  Edit critic review
Kandasamys: The Baby (2023) Alyssia Birjalal For most of the film, Kandasamys: The Baby gives you a sense that the best parts are still to come, until you reach the end and are left feeling like there should have been more, much, much more.
Posted Oct 25, 2023  Edit critic review
7/10
The Flash (2023) Theolin Tembo Calle really does a commendable job, and she shines on the screen alongside Miller.
Posted Jun 16, 2023  Edit critic review
5/10
Elemental (2023) Theolin Tembo Elemental isn’t a must-watch but if you are looking for a way to occupy the kids with pretty visuals and an easy film to sit through then it is not a bad choice.
Posted Jun 14, 2023  Edit critic review
8/10
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) Theolin Tembo Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a fantastic sequel, and many who loved the first will love the second. It is original, and that is no small achievement for a sequel.
Posted Jun 07, 2023  Edit critic review
7/10
The Little Mermaid (2023) Theolin Tembo The Little Mermaid is at its simplest the quintessential story of an outsider that everyone can connect with. In this modern retelling, many will walk away having fallen in love with Bailey’s Ariel, and feeling not only seen but also moved by her story.
Posted May 24, 2023  Edit critic review
8/10
Fast X (2023) Theolin Tembo Fast X delivers on upping the ante with the explosions and intricate fight choreography that will leave you pumped up. Charmingly, though, where the film hooks you most is the heart and love of family.
Posted May 19, 2023  Edit critic review
8.5/10
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Theolin Tembo Ultimately, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a thoroughly enjoyable film that, while it works best for those who have followed the franchise, it does also work as a film you can watch without context.
Posted May 12, 2023  Edit critic review
9/10
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) Theolin Tembo If you are looking for a fun movie to go watch this weekend that has great action, but isn’t too violent, and contains a lot of fun, then Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is definitely a must-see.
Posted Apr 13, 2023  Edit critic review
8/10
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) Theolin Tembo It’s a great way to spend an afternoon at the cinema and worth the price of admission.
Posted Mar 29, 2023  Edit critic review
7.5/10
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Theolin Tembo Go in just expecting an enjoyable film that the family can laugh along with and you’re sure to leave fulfilled.
Posted Feb 17, 2023  Edit critic review
9/10
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Theolin Tembo Story elements aside, the film is movie-going experience that is worth all of the effort and money spent to watch it.
Posted Dec 16, 2022  Edit critic review
7.5/10
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Theolin Tembo Ryan Coogler handles the vast story and scope of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with impressive skill and pulls off a feat that a less skilled director would have left muddled.
Posted Nov 17, 2022  Edit critic review
5/10
Triangle of Sadness (2022) Theolin Tembo Triangle of Sadness is a hilarious and thought-provoking film, which manages to nail its satirical tone and commentary on classism, until the moment it manages to fall apart.
Posted Nov 03, 2022  Edit critic review
7.5/10
The Woman King (2022) Theolin Tembo To get complex, scheming, heroic and strong black characters -- exhibiting much of what it means to be black on screen -- within the context of a historical movie is a treat.
Posted Oct 01, 2022  Edit critic review
6.5/10
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) Theolin Tembo Where the Crawdads Sing is a thought-provoking film, which could have easily just been another glossy movie without substance but instead it is an engaging tale with its intentional humanity.
Posted Sep 23, 2022  Edit critic review
Not Okay (2022) Theolin Tembo While the message of Not Okay is definitely of utmost importance and extremely relevant to today’s social media landscape, the movie ends up being not okay.
Posted Aug 12, 2022  Edit critic review
Bullet Train (2022) Theolin Tembo If you are looking for a fun movie then Bullet Train is worth a watch as it delivers interesting and unexpected action, with an outlandish plot which will entertain you for two hours.
Posted Aug 05, 2022  Edit critic review
7.5/10
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Theolin Tembo For those expecting a grandiose story with stakes as equal to Thor: Ragnarok, this movie will fall short, but if you go in just expecting an enjoyable film that the family can laugh along with, then this film will certainly deliver.
Posted Jul 14, 2022  Edit critic review
7/10
Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Theolin Tembo If you are wanting a fun film that you don’t have to think too hard about, this is it.
Posted Jun 23, 2022  Edit critic review
Indemnity (2021) Oluthando Keteyi While Indemnity does take its time getting to the essence of the film, once it got there, any doubts I had were eased.
Posted May 20, 2022  Edit critic review
7/10
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) Theolin Tembo Director Sam Raimi delivers on taking audiences through a fun and sometimes edge-of-seat-gripping experience, while also having you feel enthralled by its scope.
Posted May 06, 2022  Edit critic review
Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) Theolin Tembo Downton Abbey: A New Era tells a dramatic, emotional and moving story that fans cannot afford to miss.
Posted Apr 29, 2022  Edit critic review
3/5
House of Gucci (2021) Jamal Grootboom Gaga, Driver and Pacino give Oscar-worthy performances while Leto fell short.
Posted Dec 03, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Eternals (2021) Jamal Grootboom This film doesn't follow the usual MCU structure, and I, for one, am happy to have something that feels fresh in a movie franchise that's been going on for more than 10 years.
Posted Nov 04, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
No Time to Die (2021) Jamal Grootboom No Time To Die has all the ingredients of a great Bond film and some heart too.
Posted Sep 30, 2021  Edit critic review
Cinderella (2021) Jamal Grootboom It is truly one of the worst movie musicals I've ever seen in my life, mind you, I'm a musical junkie for both movies and theatre.
Posted Sep 10, 2021  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Jamal Grootboom Director Destin Cretton and cinematographer Bill Pope have created such a rich visual language for this film that it is unlike anything we've previously experienced in the MCU.
Posted Sep 03, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021) Jamal Grootboom The animation is spectacular and they did a great job of using the medium to its fullest when it comes to the action scenes and the overall mood of the movie.
Posted Aug 27, 2021  Edit critic review
5/5
In the Heights (2021) Jamal Grootboom This film will have you laughing, crying and give you a sense of hope, something we all need in these times.
Posted Jun 11, 2021  Edit critic review
Trippin' With the Kandasamys (2021) Debashine Thangevelo The scenarios are relatable. Similar to the previous films, this one is laden with universally appealing cultural nuances.
Posted Jun 04, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
A Quiet Place Part II (2021) Jamal Grootboom A Quiet Place II is a great movie and shows that show, not tell, is always the best option for making a compelling film.
Posted May 28, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Cruella (2021) Jamal Grootboom This movie is probably one of the better prequel films from the "House of Mouse", but at the same time it is stuck in the constraints of being a Disney movie.
Posted May 28, 2021  Edit critic review
Love Sarah (2020) Debashine Thangevelo The feel-good drama is a celebration of life and inspires hope. It will warm the cockles of your heart.
Posted May 07, 2021  Edit critic review
Coming 2 America (2021) Debashine Thangevelo The script is witty and laden with plenty of side-splitting moments. At the same time, it is underpinned by an unmistakable empowering female trope.
Posted Mar 05, 2021  Edit critic review
Music (2021) Debashine Thangevelo While Sia clearly got the casting right, she didn't fulfil her resolve to tell a story that is insightful, impactful and captivating.
Posted Feb 18, 2021  Edit critic review
2/5
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Jamal Grootboom Everything seemed stacked in Wonder Woman 1984's favour. However, it seems DC once again took a giant step backwards as this film is one big incoherent cliché mess.
Posted Dec 30, 2020  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) Jamal Grootboom Overall, the idea of the movie is great and the set design along with the costuming is phenomenal. If you have small kids then they will enjoy it, however, has an adult this isn't gonna transport you to childhood or make you believe.
Posted Nov 20, 2020  Edit critic review
Santana (2020) Debashine Thangevelo It's entertaining -- certainly judging by the rating it received. But it's an average action flick, bolstered by a few sex scenes, interesting cultural backdrops and familiar local faces.
Posted Sep 05, 2020  Edit critic review
Seriously Single (2020) Debashine Thangevelo This is a movie that every girl (and guy) can relate to, on some level. The overall casting is sheer genius. Mugovhani and Morake have such wonderful chemistry.
Posted Aug 13, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
The Old Guard (2020) Jamal Grootboom Overall, The Old Guard is a cute popcorn film that is a nice distraction for two hours. The movie does end on a cliff hanger so we'll have to see if it does get greenlit for a sequel.
Posted Aug 13, 2020  Edit critic review
Black Is King (2020) Jamal Grootboom Black Is King is a feast for the eyes with beautiful cinematography and styling choices. The way Beyoncé was able to weave several cultural references from across the continent is something to behold.
Posted Aug 13, 2020  Edit critic review
2/5
Project Power (2020) Jamal Grootboom I initially thought that Project Power was a mediocre film that's nice to watch if you have some time to spare, but as I kept watching the less interested I was in how the story would end.
Posted Aug 13, 2020  Edit critic review
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