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The Wooden Camera

2003 1h 30m Drama List
Reviews 83% Audience Score 250+ Ratings
A young boy and his best friend learn that a simple choice can alter the entire course of a lifetime in this introspective English-language drama from South African filmmaker Ntshavheni Wa Luruli. Read More Read Less

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Phil Hall Film Threat Disappointing. Rated: 1.5/5 Apr 9, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Had great potential, but was very disappointing in the end. The basic premise and vibe of the movie was great, and the movie oozed charm throughout. Cinematography was excellent. However, the plot fell apart pretty quickly, and turned into a random, contrived, far-fetched, inconsistent, badly-paced mess. The acting was also pretty amateurish. I really wanted to like this movie, due to its heart being in the right place, but the plot, especially, and acting let it down. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Como una imitación ?de ciudad de dios?, pero con algo que molesta, no se si sea la cursilería o lo forzado de la historia o las malas actuaciones. Me chocó. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Great cinematography and story. Realistic in its presentation of the struggles of racism in Cape Town. I really enjoyed this one. His little videos were amazing. Several subplots of morality and doing the right thing. Always gives us a lesson. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member super mooi gefilmd, prachtig verhaal! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member mükemmel bir film seyredin mutlaka... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie had some great shots...and had a pretty good story, but got a little cheesy/politically correct about racism...kinda spoiled how i had hoped it would end. But worth the watch!!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A young boy and his best friend learn that a simple choice can alter the entire course of a lifetime in this introspective English-language drama from South African filmmaker Ntshavheni Wa Luruli.
Director
Ntshavheni Wa Luruli
Screenwriter
Yves Buclet, Peter Speyer
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 17, 2018
Runtime
1h 30m