CHIMPANZEE (USA 2012) ***
Directed by Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield

CHIMPANZEE is about a young one named Oscar who finds himself orphaned in the African forests until he is adopted by another chimpanzee, Freddy.

THINK LIKE A MAN (USA 2012) *
Directed by Tim Story

THINNK LIKE A MAN, is an African American black comedy adapted from the book of the same name by Canadian Steve Harvey.  One would expect better from a guy writing a chick flick (maybe offering two points of view on relationships) but this film is not only plain awful but foul.

HAPPY PEOPLE: A YEAR IN THE TAIGA (Germany 2010) ****
Directed by Werner Herzog and Dmitry Vasyukov

German Master director Herzog has recently turned into making documentaries in recent years.  His latest HAPPY PEOPLE: A YEAR IN THE TAIGA is another yet fascinating piece about people that are strange to the normal world.

LOCKOUT (France 2012) ***
Directed by James Mather, Stephen St. Leger

LOCKOUT is Luc Besson’s movie all the way – from his involvement and the film’s look.  The film is produced and co-written (together with the 2 directors) and based on his original idea.

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