As of late, animated films seem to be going for the shock and awe effect. Following Dreamworks’ The Croods, Epic is the second CGI-animated movie of 2013 to place emphasis on awestruck adventure, with both the characters and audience exploring a dazzling new world for the first time together. Certainly in this aspect, the latest from Blue Sky Studios – …
Seven new movies open in South Africa today, so there should be at least one flick to tickle your fancy. Last Updated: May 10, 2013
It’s another bumper weekend at South African cinemas, with 6 new movies opening to tempt film fans of all ages and tastes… Last Updated: April 12, 2013
If there’s one thing that is rare in animated movies these days, it’s a sense of adventure. I’ve spoken plenty of times before about how movies these days are over reliant on the whole “be true to yourself” schtick, but it’s something that just isn’t going to go away anytime soon. And I mean it. Take a look at any …
Before David Fincher got to show us his “feel bad movie of the year”, Niels Arden Oplev was already doing it (some would argue better) with the original Swedish adaptation for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. It introduced the world to Noomi Rapace in a ridiculously powerful performance, but since most of the filmgoing world is apparently allergic to reading …
It’s hard to argue with the claim that Pixar is King in the world of animated feature films, but that doesn’t mean that there are no challengers to the crown. Blue Sky Studios has already thrown lisping prehistoric creatures and Brazilian birds into the fray to become the new Numero Uno, and now it’s the turn of some little people …
It’s impossible to hate the new Total Recall remake. However, at the same time, sadly, you’re unlikely to feel much of anything about this “going through the motions” sci-fi adaptation – from Underworld and Die Hard 4 director Len Wiseman. Total Recall 2012 looks great and certainly isn’t insulting to its predecessor, but it comes across as completely without ambition …
Swearing is not cool, kids. Well, except maybe when delivered by Christopher Walken. I don’t think there’s a single line of dialogue, no matter how crude and base, whose cool quotient isn’t exponentially increased when coming from him. And while he seems to be on top foul-mouthed scene-stealing form in writer-director Martin “In Bruges” McDonagh’s Seven Psychopaths, it looks like he’ll have six …
Have you ever double-checked your doors at night because something just didn’t feel secure? …
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.
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