Material

A sensitive and funny movie - no it can't be South African, known for its blunt and slapstick, almost retarded approach to comedy.

But it is! The characters are well defined, the casting and acting by and large excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it, and left the theater feeling uplifted, happy and positive. This is why I go to movies. I loved it.

If I have any criticism, the movie lapses once or twice into sentimental "musical" moments, but these are short lived, and may even actually add to the enjoyment. Also, the movie seems a little rushed at the end, as if it ran out of time, and loose ends had to be tied up too quickly. Maybe I was enjoying it so much I didn't want it to end. But I am having to nit pick, to find negatives.

Well done to the producers, this movie makes me so proud. I sincerely hope it marks a sea change in our approach to movie-making. We have so much talent, so many excellent locations, such passionate people - like Ronnie Apteker - I'm hoping we start producing more movies like this and show the world we can do it.

I didn't expect much from this movie, but what a treat it turned out to be. I didn't even realize it was a South African movie until quarter way. Absolute gem. Connects very well to the audience through various emotions and at so many levels.

People in Asia would specially connect well to this movie which is a treat.

If you haven't watched this yet, do watch it.

Cassim, his dad and mum pulled this one off very well. Great emotional and honest acting.

The storyline was well thought of and is one that anyone living in a multi-racial/multi-religious environment would gel with. The power of religion intertwined with tradition is best seen in the family drama during the wedding and when Ebrahim gets to visit the bar where his Cassim is performing.

His reaction upon being touched by the gatekeeper lady to be stamped on the hand was priceless!!

Kudos team! This is a must-watch movie.

This movie made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think, it made me want to see it again.

The performances are all incredibly strong, even the restrained mom, who watches her family been torn apart. Her son's love for stand-up comedy, conflicts with his conservative Dad's plans for him to take over the fabric shop in down-town Johannesburg.

The film is beautifully made. It is sensitive and insightful to Muslim tradition and to the history of the time and the area.

More than that it's an emotive, funny, clever and inspiring story about family, about choices, and about love.

I highly recommend it, and am going to see it several times!

South African's are known for rugby, cricket, good wine and many other things, but let's be honest, we've never really been "known" for our acting.

I am an AVID cinema-goer and I can honestly say that Material is one of the most beautiful film's I have seen in a long time.

As I was sitting in the movie house I found my heart SWELL with pride to the point where it almost burst right out of my chest! These guys did all the work and yet there in my seat, I felt so proud to be called South African.

And to top it off, there are a number of scenes that are absolutely hilarious! I can't remember the last time I laughed from my belly.

The Material movie is an ABSOLUTE MUST-SEE!