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There were some elements of this film that were really good but it ultimately fell shot in the 3rd act

This movie had lots of potential, only some of which has been exploited. Unlike most other South African movies, this movie is not dealing with some huge, serious issue, does not deal with Mandela and is also not filled with toilet humor. This is just your normal thriller / action movie which America churns out in a nauseating volume. Now its South Africa's turn and I think a good job was done.

I thought the camera work was good (and haunting with the muted colors) and the acting was acceptable. No one is going to be winning any Oscars for the movie, but I don't feel like I wasted my time watching this. I loved the gritty feel and the moments of surprising violence at unexpected times (although budget clearly didn't allow for any special effects showing the detail of the more gruesome parts).

If you have the time, take out the DVD, watch and enjoy.

This movie is not for South African audiences. It's brilliance is gonna go over a lot of heads. South Africans just wanna get down, in your face, no solid bottom entertainment. This thing takes its time. Everything is handled with care. It's not necessarily fully in the pocket but the groove is there....it's there