MOVIES

REVIEW: DISTRICT 9: An excellent action film that really highlights South Africa’s talent, but a few glaring flaws prevent it from achieving true greatness.

REVIEW: BRÃœNO: Despite some reservations, Sacha Baron Cohen’s controversial new film is an often funny and occasionally insightful take on pop culture and prejudice.

REVIEW: TRANSFORMERS – REVENGE OF THE FALLEN: If it’s mayhem on a massive scale that you’re after, then be sure to rush to see the second instalment of the Transformers series.

REVIEW: TERMINATOR SALVATION: Salvation, the fourth film in the Terminator franchise, will please action lovers but is unlikely to meet with the approval of fans of the series.

REVIEW: STAR TREK: Star Trek finally comes out from its geek closet in this fantastic reinvention of the legendary sci-franchise that is sure to appeal to a wide audience.

REVIEW: MILK:: Sean Penn recreates himself in this loving, well-directed tribute to the first openly gay man elected to public office in the US.

4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS: While occasionally frustrating and difficult to watch, this Romanian award-winner proves to be a brilliant character study.

REVIEW: WATCHMEN: Whether or not you’ve read the graphic novel, it’s likely you'll be disappointed with Zack Snyder’s new superhero epic, which would have worked better as a mini-series.

REVIEW: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON: This Oscar-winning film is engrossing, but the emotional effect is dampened by sheer length and a few weak plot points.

REVIEW: THE WORLD UNSEEN: The World Unseen has generated considerable controversy in South Africa, but does this locally made film about two women in love warrant all the attention?

REVIEW: DOUBT: While occasionally a little stagey, which isn't surprising considering its origins, Doubt – starring Meryl Streep – proves to be a worthy participant in the Oscar race.

REVIEW: FROST/NIXON: Oscar buzz has surrounded director Ron Howard's latest docu-drama and its lead actors, but can it compete with the other films in the Best Picture category?

REVIEW: AUSTRALIA: Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman star in Baz Luhrmann's aesthetically pleasing, but not entirely satisfying epic.

REVIEW: TWILIGHT: If you truly want to enjoy this over-hyped and overlong teen vampire melodrama, feast your eyes on the pretty cast and ignore the awful dialogue.

REVIEW: QUANTUM OF SOLACE: Quantum of Solace - the 22nd James Bond movie - has been met by both massive box-office success and critical disappointment. We take a look at 007’s newest outing.

REVIEW: PINEAPPLE EXPRESS: The sexy James Franco and Seth Rogen team up in this occasionally hilarious 'action bromance' about two stoners on the run.

REVIEW: THE STRANGERS: Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman attempt to act their way through a film that starts out rather well, and ends up entirely ridiculous.

REVIEW: CHOKE: Fans of Fight Club’s Chuck Palahniuk have been waiting for over a decade to see another one of his novels brought to life on the silver screen.

REVIEW: IN BRUGES: Colin Farrell reminds us that he can actually act in writer/director Martin McDonagh's darkly comedic movie that is as beautiful as it is entertaining.

REVIEW: MAMMA MIA! THE MOVIE: With Meryl Streep, lots of shirtless tanned guys, plus songs by Abba, what’s not to like? Mambaonline takes in the latest movie musical to hit our screens.