Allan Kelly

Ben Kingsley is hypnotically boring as Adolf Eichmann in this turgid account of the arrest of one of the worst war criminals in history. A subject as important as this deserves better. Three stars for fidelity to the truth, zero for casting, at least as far an Kingsley is concerned.

Excellent movie. Only the Brits can do stuff as understated and beautiful as this.

A mesmerising movie in the mould of Free Solo. Marc-Andre was a free spirit, true to himself and his freakish gift, living his life with his whole heart and soul, with no restraint or fear, destined to do the only thing he could, all the while knowing it was very dangerous. I think he would have accepted his fate with equanimity because he knew avalanches we’re part of the territory and because he was doing what he loved. He seemed like that kind of a guy, you know, philosophical. RIP Marc-Andre, you were one of a kind and you burned very bright for a brief while, incandescent almost, and then gone. The Alpinist is a wonderful biographical documentary.

Uplifting story with inspiring performances and great music. I loved all the characters and none more than Jonathan Larson. How sad he died so young. The most important lesson for me came from the lips of the agent, Rosa, “write about what you know.” He did, and the rest is history. Great show. Loved it!

Loved this movie. Up there with my favourites. Brilliant artistry to paint a picture without having to join all the dots. Impressionism in film at its best. It confirms for me Robin William’s words in Dead Poet’s Society, “most men live lives of quiet desperation.” Women too.

I loved this movie. I especially loved Ed Oxenbould for his sensitive portrayal of a young teen trying to make sense of his dysfunction parents. This is what the best movies are about - no special effects, no aliens, no car chases and no real ending; just a mesmerising glimpse of human life in all of its messy imperfection. Loved it.

Excellent stuff. The intelligent new-age man’s skop, skiet en donner full of tough guys, gorgeous gals and Islamic extremists intent on wreaking havoc with a biological weapon (probably COVID-19) planted in the body of an innocent child. The whole thing had me riveted to my seat except for bathroom breaks and trips to the fridge for essential rehydration. Very gratifying that the goodies won and the baddies were denied their reward of 73 (more or less) virgins in the kingdom of heaven. Can’t wait for season two to find out what Flea gets up to next. (I hundred percent knew she wasn’t dead). Seriously, guys, this is a great show.

The best movies are the ones based on real life. This one reminded me of Erin Brocovich and A Civil Case - the little guy v the big corporation. It is an excellent story with a most excellent outcome. It you want to understand the real Power of One then watch this movie. I loved it. Well done guys. Not only a great movie but an important one too.

For me there are three things that sort of rescue this film. The first is that I come from South Africa and identify strongly with the themes of democracy vs apartheid, freedom vs subjugation. The second is that it is based on real life events. The third is that Dennis Goldberg was a true son of the struggle and a hero and icon to those who lived through this period but lacked his vision and courage. I have just learned that he died in April this year. I salute you, Dennis. The film itself is weak in historical context, absent of the broader vision of the struggle and the South African accents are terrible. Had it not been for my personal connection I would have abandoned it after ten minutes. Three stars is generous.

Credits appear on a television screen. A balding man sits slouched on a sofa. He looks blankly at the screen. A frown creases his forehead. The man raises his eyes to the ceiling. Then he looks at the screen again. He places his feet on the floor and slowly rises. He picks up the television remote. His lips move. “What the f..k was all that about,” he says. The screen goes blank. The balding man leaves the room.