Otello Burning
(PG13)
Drama
www.oteloburning.com
105 min

Cast:
Jafta Mamabolo Thomas Gumede Sihle Xaba Tshepang Mohlomi Nolwazi Shange Kenneth Nkosi Harriet Manamela Hamilton Dhlamini Motlatsi Mafatshe Matthew Oats
Director:
Sara Blecher
Written by: James Whyle Sara Blecher

Shot in Durban and directed by Sara Blecher (Surfing Soweto), the film tells the story of a group of township kids who discover the joy of surfing. It's set in 1989, against a backdrop of brewing conflict between two political groups in Lamontville. When 16-year-old Otelo Buthelezi takes to the water for the first time, it's clear that he was born to surf. But then tragedy strikes. On the day that Nelson Mandela is released from prison, Otelo is forced to choose between surfing success and justice. This is a beautifully made, insightful and entertaining film that captures a turbulent time in the history of South Africa.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
(PG10)
Family adventure
94 min

Director: Brad Peyton Writers: Brian Gunn (screenplay), Mark Gunn (screenplay)
Stars: Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine

17-year-old Sean Anderson receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist. Unable to stop tracking the signal, he sets out with a small group on a journey to the mysterious island - a place few people have ever seen or lived to tell about. What they find is an island of stunning beauty, strange and threatening life forms, volcanoes, mountains of gold and more than one astonishing secret.

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
PG
Animation
86 min

Directors: Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda Writers: Ken Daurio (screenplay), Dr. Seuss (book)
Stars: Zac Efron, Taylor Swift and Danny DeVito

In the walled city of Thneed-Ville, where everything is artificial and even the air is a commodity, a boy named Ted hopes to win the heart of his dream girl, Audrey. When he learns of her wish to see a real tree, Ted seeks out the Once-ler, a ruined old businessman outside of town in a stark wasteland. Upon hearing of how the hermit gave into his greed for profits and devastated the land over the protests of the Lorax, Ted is inspired to undo the disaster. However, the greedy Mayor of Thneed-Ville, Aloysius O'Hare, has made his fortune exploiting the environmental collapse and is determined to stop the boy from undermining his business.

American Pie
(PG16)
Comedy | Romanc
95 min

Director: Paul Weitz, and 1 more credit » Writer: Adam Herz
Stars: Jason Biggs, Chris Klein and Thomas Ian Nicholas

Jim, Oz, Finch and Kevin are four friends who make a pact that before they graduate they will all lose their virginity. The hard job now is how to reach that goal by prom night. Whilst Oz begins singing to grab attention and Kevin tries to persuade his girlfriend, Finch tries any easy route of spreading rumors and Jim fails miserably. Whether it is being caught on top of a pie or on the Internet, Jim always end up with his trusty sex advice from his father. Will they achieve their goal of getting laid by prom night? or will they learn something much different.

Joyful Noise
(PG10)
Musical comedy
118 min

Director: Todd Graff Writer: Todd Graff Stars: Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton and Keke Palmer

"Joyful Noise" is the story of a small town choir out to win a national competition despite overwhelming odds. A story of faith and determination by the choir leaders (Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton) and the young talent who give their all to win God's praise and beat the competition for the grand prize.