Gulliver's Travels

From the same guys who brought us Night at the Museum comes this offbeat take on Gulliver and his encounter with a civilisation of little people called Lilliputians.

Jack Black plays Gulliver, a writer who ends up on the island after disappearing into the Bermuda triangle, with his characteristic gusto and is instantly likeable. The Lilliputians love him too - not just because he's 20 times their size and can defend their border, but because he gives great worldly advice.

Gulliver's cool adventures are enhanced by a brilliant cast that includes Emily Blunt, Billy Connolley, Jason Segel and Catherine Tate, making this a fabulously fun film for the whole fam. It's the perfect antidote to the back-to-school/work blues!

The Tourist

Just seeing the names Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp on the same movie poster gets your mouth watering - this should be good (you think). Then The Tourist came out...

The "ultimate" pairing generate as much heat as an ice lolly. Neither actor are at their best and it just seems that the two take themselves way too seriously - if only they lightened up and played with their innate sex appeal we all know and admire a little more, perhaps it could have been saved.

Having said that, it's not a complete loss - we just expected more. It's action packed and gets your pulse drumming - the plot is completely outrageous, the scenery gorgeous, and there are a few rare moments when Ange and Johnny strike the flint. A Mr & Mrs Smith, however, this is not. Brad must be relieved.

I'm thinking it's about a 3 outta 5.

Tron Legacy (2010)

Tron Legacy is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that would probable be a lot less cool in 2D. Now, 27, Sam Flynn hasn't seen his dad since he was two years old. While looking into his dad's disappearance and finds himself pulled into the digital world of Tron where his father has been living for 25 years. Yes you guess it, they then have to escape...

A sequel to the 1982 film Tron, the visuals are stunning (they especially look great in 3D) and some have said that the stunt work and action sequences are some of the best of the year ... but the story line is sadly out-dated. While in 1982 he concept of time-travel was still quite new, today you need to do more to get our full attention. Boys, this one is definitely more for you!

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)

Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to the magical world of Narnia with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader. Like a true story of Narnia they come across dragons, dwarf camps, and a band of lost warriors before reaching the edge of the world...

Although the graphics are great and the story line keeps you interested, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader never really gets your pulse racing like The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe did. It's a good night out, but we do wish is was more exciting - as any good adventure should be.

Due Date

Hands up who's feeling super-energised and keen for a serious movie at this time of year. Uh-huh. Okay, so maybe I laughed more at this movie than I should have because I'm overtired and burnt out, but that's exactly what I needed to kick-start the holiday.

From Todd Phillips, who brought us The Hangover, comes this holiday comedy that might not go down as a classic but will definitely have you snorting uncontrollably at certain points. As a reminder, Phillips has thrown in the heavily bearded Zack Galifianakis, who brings with him that same ridiculous Hangover humour, as well as the irresistible Robert Downey Jr. The two pair up for a roadtrip of errors when RDJ mistakenly gets placed on the "no fly" list as he's rushing off to be with his wife, who's giving birth. As you can guess, it's mayhem from start to finish. Definitely my movie of the holiday.

Rating: 4 outta 5.

Stoute Boudjies

Think Bakgat and Poena is Koning go "Not Another Teen Movie" before you watch this Afrikaans fliek!

It's simple: sex, drugs and a lot of ridiculous shenanigans that will bring tears to your eyes - just because you can't stop laughing! Follow Hardus's story, a varsity student who is desperate to lose his virginity - and, you guessed it, whatever could go wrong, does.

If this is your cup of tea, it'll have you in stitches! Just remember, you can only watch if you are 16 or over and if you have a handle on your Afrikaans otherwise you're sure to be left behind in the whirlwind of comedy.

Rating: 3 outta 5.

Spud

Even if you have not been lucky enough to read the books, you will still love the film of little Spud as he starts boarding school...

Spud is a South African story and now a South African film, shot right in our own back yard. You get to see some fab young, home-grown talent, in a good movie, which is always awesome to see. The story is funny and was a great choice for a flick: The story follows the story of Spud, a young boy going into boarding school (Michael House in KZN to be exact) for the first time and all his adventures - the good and the bad - that follow.

Go see it. It's a good 4 outta 5 on the rating scale!