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April DVDs to keep you amused at home these holidays
Just in time for the April holidays, six new movies hit home DVD this month. Choose from Oscar winning sci-fi, blockbuster mystery, supernatural romance and more. The post April DVDs to keep you...
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Fallen Review (DVD) – An eye-rollingly unoriginal Twilight knock-off
It's Twilight meets Harry Potter, with a hefty dose of The Vampire Diaries. How you feel about that descriptor is a pretty good indication of how you'll respond to supernatural romance Fallen. The...
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FanCon 2017 was an incredibly special experience
It was FanCon 2017 this weekend past! Here's what we thought of Cape Town's very own comic book convention! The post FanCon 2017 was an incredibly special experience appeared first on Critical Hit.
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Action and award winners dominate May’s local DVD releases
Action blockbusters and acclaimed dramas form part of the May DVD haul from Ster Kinekor Entertainment. But which, if any of this month's releases, are worth your time? The post Action and award...
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“Female superhero movies are the worst!”
Who are all the female superheroes who’ve made it to the silver screen before Wonder Woman? More importantly, why are so many of these female-centric comic adaptations so awful? The post “Female...
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Denial Review (DVD) – A topical, thematically-loaded look at Holocaust Denialism
Holocaust Denialism. Opinion wars. Real-life courtroom drama Denial is both educational and entertaining as it tackles these hot topics. The post Denial Review (DVD) – A topical, thematically-loaded...
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge review – About as fresh as...
Sunken ship? Secret treasure? Or a wreck hiding a smattering of precious loot? We review Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge, the fifth and latest entry in the adventures of Captain Jack...
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Hands-on with rocking Rock Candy figures
"No sir, I did not see you playing with your dolls, sir!" We get hands-on with a couple of sassy Rock Candy vinyl collectibles in this vlog. The post Hands-on with rocking Rock Candy figures appeared...
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Baywatch review – More like Borewatch, amirite?
Cue the slow-motion beach running and boob bounce. Baywatch has been revived for the big screen. Pity it's back with a bellyflop. The post Baywatch review – More like Borewatch, amirite? appeared...
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Wonder Woman second opinion – A comic fan’s reflection
The box office numbers and reviews for Wonder Woman have been, erm, wonderful. But how successful have director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot really been in bringing a comic book icon to the big...
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June DVDs – It’s a month for returning antiheroes
We're halfway through a year that seems intent on pushing the boundaries of believability. So it's probably fitting that the big DVD releases of June feature rule-breaking antiheroes adept at handling...
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You’re bound to be interested in this Wonder Woman movie
Bondage. Polyamory. Lie detectors. And devastatingly smart, driven women. A new biopic looks at the strange true story behind the creation of comic book heroine Wonder Woman. The first teaser for...
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Suffering Sappho! A new Wonder Woman figure joins the Play Arts Kai range
Take Gal Gadot home with you this holiday season! Come November you'll be able to get your grubby mitts on the new Wonder Woman figure joining Square Enix's popular Play Arts Kai line. The post...
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A 25 year retrospective: The lasting impact of Batman Returns
Nostalgia time! Batman Returns is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Heavily stylised, sexually charged and poignant, here's an in-depth look at why this superhero sequel remains popular to this day....
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ICON 2017 cosplay showcase
A full three days of cosplay pics from ICON 2017. Plus, all the winners of this year’s prestigious cosplay competition, and an interview with special international cosplay guest Linda “Vampy Bit Me”...
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ICON 2017: A video recap
So you couldn't make it to ICON 2017 in Johannesburg last weekend? We've got you covered with a video recap that highlights all the sights and sounds from this year's event, plus our day-by-day...
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Hillbilly – Welcome to a world of witches and cleaver-wielding hicks
For anyone sick of superhero comics, let us introduce to Rondel, the witch-fighting, cleaver-swinging, bear-befriending hero of Hillbilly. The latest from The Goon creator, Eric Powell, Hillbilly is...
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Spider-Man: Homecoming review – Absolutely a superhero movie to write home about
2017 continues to shape up as an outstanding year for superhero movies. First Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Then Wonder Woman. Now there's Spider-Man: Homecoming, the charming, cheerful solo film...
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July DVDs – A huge haul for the Winter holidays
From Oscar nominees to Razzie Award-awful, July's DVD releases cover the full quality spectrum. But with ten new movies hitting home cinema, you have a lot to choose from while Winter keeps you...
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“Diana, no!” “Diana, YES!” – Why Wonder Woman is such a deeply inspiring and...
Why is Wonder Woman still packing cinemas over a month a half since release? The movie has hit a powerful emotional chord with women viewers. Here, we look in-depth at how Wonder Woman is a superhero...
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