Review of Tsotsi (2005) by Dj S — 06 Oct 2007

Awesome little film from South Africa. A gangster changes...

This review of Tsotsi (2005) was written by Dj S on 06 Oct 2007.

Tsotsi has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kristin R (603) on 10 Dec 2011

An absolutely amazing film, which while the story may seem a little far fetched (or not, depending on what you believe), the depiction of township…

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By James O (968) on 13 May 2011

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By Eric H (2,898) on 27 Dec 2014

This movie is a rare gem that combines a great story with great acting; it is a pleasure from soundtrack to cinematography, and everything…

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By Alex W (1,471) on 27 Jan 2014

Brilliant, touched me profoundly, something american cinema aspires to do I guess, but never like this. Beautiful…

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By Martin G (778) on 15 Mar 2014

Film d'origine sud-africaine ayant remporter l'Oscar du meilleur film étranger en 2006, Tsotsi est un film émouvant , racontant la redemption…

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By Emily O (99) on 10 May 2011

Tsotsi is a film set in Africa, about a gang leader who steals a car, shoots a woman, and accidentally kidnaps her baby…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 15 Jan 2013

Wonderful South African film about how a heartless young thug finds redemption through a baby he inadvertently kidnaps…

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By Lewis E (436) on 24 Mar 2014

It is a beauitful movie with a meaning about people; everone has a good and bad side to them dont only look at one…

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By Ernie T (53) on 28 Aug 2011

Great South African drama about a teenage thug's unexpected path to redemption. This won the 2005 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film…

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By Francis P (74) on 29 Jan 2012

Absolutely an amazing film. Best I've seen in a while. Would not be as dynamic if dubbed in English…

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