Film: Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom
Cast: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Terry Pheto, Riaad Moosa, Jamie Bartlett
Director: Justin Chadwick
Cinema: Cine Centre, Suncoast
This week I managed to see the new Mandela movie at the Premiere at Cine Centre.
It's an interesting movie. Idris Elba (Thor: The Dark World) has a mountain to climb
with this role. Possibly his biggest role. He gives us great insight into the character of
Nelson Mandela.
The film features a who's who of South African cinema. Look out for Jamie Bartlett as Mandela's prison guard. Naomie Harris does a good job of showing us Winnie Mandela. Tony Kgoroge plays Walter Sisulu very well indeed. Riaad Moosa (Material) plays Ahmed Kathrada.
This film takes us on a tour of South African history and there is much detail in this movie. From the old car licence plates to familiar cars from each time period.
Director Justin Chadwick (Bleak House) gives us a visual feast showing us how Mandela goes on this journey that eventually leads him to becoming the President of South Africa.
The film celebrates Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary
journey from his childhood in a rural village to his election as president of
South Africa. The film is an intimate portrait of the making of a modern icon.
Over 700 guests attended the event including producer, Anant Singh andthe South African principal cast among whom were Tony Kgoroge (Walter Sisulu), Riaad Moosa (Ahmed
Kathrada), Zolani Mkiva (Raymond Mhlaba), Terry Pheto (Evelyn Mase), Atandwa Kani
(teenage Mandela)and Deon Lotz
(Kobie Coetsee).
Film Star - Terry Pheto
“We’re very proud to have
co-hosted the Durban premiereof Mandela: Long Walk To
Freedom. The film is
amazing and is a beautifully told story of Mandela’s life and his experiences. Idris Elba, along with his fellow cast
members, has done a great job in portraying Mandela as a man who values love,
patience, trust and family – it’s an excellent portrayal of the book. I feel even prouder to be a South
African after watching Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom. I’d also like to use this opportunity to congratulate Anant Singh and
everybody who worked behind the scenes on a job well done,”
says Akash Maharaj,
Centre Manager at Gateway Theatre of Shopping.
The movie will be released at all Ster Kinekor cinemas on the 28th of November 2013 while there
will be paid sneak screenings on 23 and 24 November.
Look out for Gateway Theatre of Shopping on
Facebook and Twitter.
There is a new Imax Theatre in Ster Kinekor, Gateway Shopping Centre, Umhlanga.
Last night I was invited to the launch of the new Imax Theatre in South Africa.
Opening in Ster Kinekor, Gateway Shopping Centre, Umhlanga, the evening was filled with wonderful food and drink, photo opportunities and a wonderful buzz in the air.
Ster Kinekor had especially set out a special theatre for their IMAX theatre. Brand new seating and a huge screen. I loved the attention to detail with a great space for your coldrink and popcorn.
The MC for the evening was Sureshnie Rider from 5FM and she had the audience laughing and taking selfies.
No matter where you sat you got the full experience of IMAX and it is an experience.
CEO of Ster-Kinekor Theatres: Fiaz Mahomed
Says Fiaz Mahomed, CEO of
Ster-Kinekor Theatres: “We are confident that the time for IMAX® is now. We see
its return as a wonderful opportunity for Ster-Kinekor to continue to deliver
on its promise to bring the unrivalled power of the cinema experience to our audiences.
“The powerful IMAX® film
slate will enable us to offer a wide selection of the world’s latest blockbuster
titles from Hollywood and Bollywood, which is what our audiences expect to see
on the massive IMAX screen. Bollywood films, in particular, continue to be an
important focus market for us, particularly here in the greater Durban region,”
commented Mahomed.
“As Ster-Kinekor, we are
focused on providing ongoing moments of ‘impact’ cinema – the element of
surprise, launching new sites to reach more audiences, new digital technologies
that continue to enhance the cinema experience, delivering a best-in-class online
booking facility and providing more personal communication with customers via our
various social media platforms. We need to ensure that our audiences keep
coming back to enjoy more great moments, and launching this IMAX® theatre is the
next evolution in our journey.”
Representing IMAX® at the
Gateway opening was Giovanni Dolci, VP Theatre Development, EMEA at IMAX®
Corporation, who stated: “We are delighted to welcome Ster-Kinekor to the IMAX®
business and believe our partnership will not only raise our visibility in
South Africa, but will also set the stage for further mutual growth
opportunities in the region.
“Our agreement with South
Africa’s number-one exhibitor at the country’s number-one cinema complex
represents the ideal scenario under which to establish IMAX®’s first commercial multiplex entry into the
country. I would like to take this opportunity to wish Ster-Kinekor much
success with this new venture, and we look forward to expanding our theatre
network in South Africa,” stated Dolci.
On
Friday, 08 November, the IMAX® theatre at Gateway will open with the
international release, of Marvel’s latest superhero epic, Thor: The Dark World: An IMAX 3D
Experience.
“Our
role is to entice the consumer to watch a film as it was made to be seen – on
the big screen. The IMAX Experience® will take
this viewing proposition to the next level. With more than 25 full-length
feature films expected for release in IMAX®
during 2014, and the remainder of this year featuring big titles including Hunger
Games: Catching Fire, Ender’s Game and The
Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, we are looking forward to what we
believe is going to be a really big year for Ster-Kinekor,” concludes Mahomed.
Film Review - Thor: The Dark World: An IMAX 3D Experience
This film marks the return of Thor as he battles to save the Earth and the Nine Realms.
This time Thor (Chris Hemsworth) fights to restore order across the cosmos. An ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith return to plunge the universe into darkness.
Look out for a great performance by Idris Elba (Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom).
There are some amazing action scenes in this film. Watching it in IMAX is truly a wonderful experience.
You get a bonus point if you can spot Stan Lee in this movie.
Remember not to leave when the closing credits pop up. There is a nice surprise for you after the credits.
Rating 9/10
The Trailer for Thor: The Dark World
For
more information, visit www.sterkinekor.com.
To find out about other exciting offerings and promotions, follow @SKTheatres
on Twitter or on Facebook at Ster-Kinekor Theatres. You can also download the
Ster-Kinekor app on any Nokia, Samsung Android, iPhone or BlackBerry handset
for up-to-date information and to make bookings.
To check out the IMAX launch on Twitter check out the hashtag #THOReality
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