A classic hug that reveals and heals Go! Review: Good Will Hunting By ChatGPT* Matt Damon’s breakout performance in Good Will Hunting (1997) still pulses with raw emotional truth nearly three decades later. Co-written with Ben Affleck,…
One of the latest Marvel releases, Thunderbolts is a compellingly told superhero movie that suspends the stereotypical impression of the genre as a vapid cash grab devoid of good storytelling and dialogue. The movie follows an…
John Cena and Idris Elba are the entertainingly comedic pair at the centre of Heads of State however their playful chemistry is not enough to save the movie from falling prey to the pitfalls of a tired script. The plot follows US…
Genre: Animated action/ musical Songs and swords chime together in latest Netflix release, K-Pop Demon Hunters, which brings to life a beautiful animated story about overcoming shame through the power of sisterhood. Rumi (Arden Cho) and…
The latest iteration of the Karate Kid successfully captures the universal values of fortitude, grit, resilience and humility that made the first movies instant hits — proving that a simple and heartfelt story finds eternal resonance with…
Exterritorial revives the nostalgia of iconic female-led action films and hints at a promising comeback for tough, tenacious women at the forefront of the genre. Sara Wulf (Jeanne Goursaud) is a former German special forces solider who…
GENRE: Adventure, action Captain America: Brave New World is the much anticipated 35th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that fans have been waiting for. When Captain Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) handed over the shield to Sam Wilson…
Genre: Biography, drama The world of professional wrestling has always been one of spectacle, drama, and larger-than-life characters, but behind the bright lights and roaring crowds lie stories of triumph, heartbreak, and resilience. The…
Genre: Period drama, war Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight is a powerful and well-crafted film that sheds light on the untold story of the 6888th central postal directory battalion that saw black women overcome racism, discrimination,…
Mdantsane-born actor Likhona Mgali has been nominated for best young actor at the upcoming 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for his role as Fezile Gigaba in the Netflix film, The Queenstown Kings. The popular film received a total…
Genre: Drama, psychological thriller, horror Speak No Evil is a gripping psychological thriller that perfectly balances tension and intrigue. The simple premise is made captivating by exceptional acting by all actors, great music choices…
Genre: Dark comedy, fantasy With just eight episodes, this exciting new Netflix series may influence a whole new generation to learn more about Greek mythology. Kaos is a fresh, modern twist on ancient Greek mythology that gives many of…
Genre: Comedy, fantasy, horror Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is one of the most anticipated sequels of 2024, and it doesn’t disappoint, balancing nostalgia with fresh elements and cleverly blending practical effects with a modernised 1980s…
Genre: Romance, drama Movie adaptations of beloved novels are tricky to execute but, It Ends with Us, is a rare achievement in that the movie is vastly superior to the controversial book on which it is based. Adapted from the Colleen…
Genre: Comedy, action John Cena’s rebrand from a champion wrestler to a comedy actor hits new planes of success every time he appears on screen and this winning streak continues with his latest film, Jackpot! Jackpot! is set in the…
Genre: Comedy, romance The new release, Fly Me to the Moon, is a fictional retelling of the famous Apollo 11 moon landing and succeeds in humanising a historically significant event that changed the course of global history. The plot…
Genre: Adventure, drama, action Continuing the era of remakes and sequels comes another blast from the past. This standalone sequel comes twenty-eight years after the release of the 1996 film Twister. The movie was a hit when it first…
Genre: Animation Despicable Me 4 has solidified itself as a movie sequel full of fun and laughter for the whole family, with an engaging storyline, improved animation, and entertaining subplots. The voice cast of this movie consists of…
Genre: Action, comedy, adventure Bad Boys: Ride or Die proves that Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s cult statuses within the cop comedy genre remain unquestioned, as the fourth installment of the franchise sees Smith and Lawrence bring…
Genre: Comedy, romance The newly released film, Lobola Man, typifies the bright future on the horizon for SA films and marks what is hopefully the end of local productions focused on apartheid, crime, and violence. Ace Ngubeni (Lawrence…
