Just 24 hours after astronaut Scott Kelly came back from his almost 365 days (the longest a NASA astronaut has spent up there) in orbit and we are treated to a spectacle that makes me think we stand a chance as a human species. Then I remember Trevor is among us and give up. Putting that aside IMAX is set …
We here at TheMovies like nothing more than giving free things to our readers. Some say that might breed a ‘buy love’ following, I say LET THAT BIND US! Our last two outings have been to horrors (much to the squealing delight of supposedly manly men) but this time it’s to Middle Earth! Ster-Kinekor and TheMovies.co.za are offering 5 …
Darryn told us on Monday that Netflix, The Weinstein Company & IMAX had reached an agreement to premiere Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend in IMAX theatres and on the streaming service simultaneously. I followed that up on Thursday with the reaction from major IMAX theatre operators to the deal and their subsequent refusal to screen the movie in conjunction …
Three new films hit South African cinemas today, although it’s clear that two won’t be threatening the third in terms of box office earnings. Transformers: Age of Extinction: Screening in 2D, 3D and 3D IMAX is this fourth entry in, and pseudo-reboot of, the big screen series centred on the Transformers toy line and offshoot media. Set four years after …
Just three new films open in South African cinemas for the long weekend. Between them they offer a combination of sci-fi action, bittersweet star-crossed romance and tonally lightweight, but star-heavy, fare for the older set. Edge of Tomorrow: Blockbuster fanatics will find their needs fulfilled by this Japanese novel adaptation, screening in 2D, 3D and 3D IMAX. Tom Cruise is …
Just four new movies hit South African screens today, although it’s pretty easy to guess who the box office winner of the bunch will be. Maleficent: Screening in 2D, 3D and 3D IMAX is this fantasy adventure from Walt Disney Pictures, clearly trying to recapture the success of their other recent live-action fairy tale reimaginings, Oz the Great and Powerful, …
Just three new releases hit South African cinemas today, and they’re all of the escapist sort… Godzilla: Screening in 2D, 3D, and 3D IMAX is this American reboot of the Godzilla film franchise. The King of Monsters pops up to deal with the life-threatening results of our scientific meddling. The pesky humans trying to avoid carnage, meanwhile, include Aaron Taylor-Johnson, …
Highly anticipated superhero sequel The Amazing Spider-Man: Rise of Electro released in South Africa this past weekend. Today, we want to hear your thoughts on the flick. Much better than Amazing 1? Overstuffed with villains? 3D that actually delivers? Fantastic on IMAX? What did you think? Provide your mini review here now. Last Updated: April 30, 2014
It would be naive to say climate change is not real — or that …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
Critical Hit is built on the idea that we are more than one thing. Are you a hardcore gamer who also enjoys a night out at the movies? Perhaps you’re a professional cosplayer who is searching for the perfect burger, or maybe you’re just interested in high-end tech and Netflix binging. Covering gaming, entertainment, tech and geek, Critical Hit offers information and critique from a staff of diverse, knowledgeable and fiercely opinionated writers.
