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A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.
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South Africans will love it!!
This movie is actually very funny...the only problem is that if you come from USA or some other place you will never understand the South African humour in it...so if you are from the US then dont watch it...you wont get it...but if you are from South Africa...youll love it...i really loved this movie...because i am South African, it shows alot of things that happen in south africa and it really made me laugh, so i definitely recommend it to any South African who hasnt already seen it...if there are any South Africans who havnt seen it... this movie has been bad mouthed by many Americans and people in other countries simply because they just dont get it... so South Africans...Go watch it!! of course there are those exceptions of people from other countries other than South Africa who have experienced South African life and who will enjoy it.
Avoid to see this movie
I went to a sneak preview last week, where i saw Mr. bones. I didn't know that this movie would be shown. At the beginning i thought that it could be quite funny but i was completely wrong on that. It was so bad i couldn't help laughing about the fact that such a movie is even produced. Leon Schuster combines bad acting with a ridiculous story and even the jokes are not worth a smile. They are limited on people getting hammered down by excrements of several animals. 1 out of 10
Perfect movie for the 10-year-old boy in all of us
OK, so it's not Bob Newhart, more like Red Skelton. But I think you'll like it.
The running jokes about poop were inexplicably funny. Your 10-year-old son will find them hilarious. The roles are broadly written, almost stereotypical, but the acting isn't bad, the plot line is ingenious, the scenery is terrific, the slapstick inspired.
I'm no student of cinema, but the craftsmanship in making the film looks pretty good to me. Camera work seemed quite good.
Your young daughters might get a complex about the movie's premise, or you might use the movie to talk with them about foolish preferences for male children around the world.
A fine little movie, one that'll leave a smile on your face.
The running jokes about poop were inexplicably funny. Your 10-year-old son will find them hilarious. The roles are broadly written, almost stereotypical, but the acting isn't bad, the plot line is ingenious, the scenery is terrific, the slapstick inspired.
I'm no student of cinema, but the craftsmanship in making the film looks pretty good to me. Camera work seemed quite good.
Your young daughters might get a complex about the movie's premise, or you might use the movie to talk with them about foolish preferences for male children around the world.
A fine little movie, one that'll leave a smile on your face.
Good, clean fun
I thought the movie rock.
What made it even better was to watch my kids aged 8 and 10 enjoy the film.
Everything was kept simple and the good, clean humor, despite some crude jokes, was put in place in a way the whole family can enjoy.
Well Done! This movie has got a place in my collection.
I was disappointed in the overall rating but since some of the finer humor is hidden in cultural differences, it is understandable that some folks might not get the whole picture.
And I have to say that it was masterly achieved.
What made it even better was to watch my kids aged 8 and 10 enjoy the film.
Everything was kept simple and the good, clean humor, despite some crude jokes, was put in place in a way the whole family can enjoy.
Well Done! This movie has got a place in my collection.
I was disappointed in the overall rating but since some of the finer humor is hidden in cultural differences, it is understandable that some folks might not get the whole picture.
And I have to say that it was masterly achieved.
April 2006
Mr. Bones is probably one of the most enjoyable local made movies I have seen.
It contains scenes and messages that only a South African will understand. Despite reference been made by a none South African living in the UK as it been poor with toilet humour, even without this the movie is a load of fun.
It contains a healthy dose of good South African actors, a colorful production and an overall message that portrays South African life and culture in general.
All-in-all, its fun for the whole family and Leon Schuster best.
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It contains scenes and messages that only a South African will understand. Despite reference been made by a none South African living in the UK as it been poor with toilet humour, even without this the movie is a load of fun.
It contains a healthy dose of good South African actors, a colorful production and an overall message that portrays South African life and culture in general.
All-in-all, its fun for the whole family and Leon Schuster best.
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- TriviaIn 2002, it became the highest grossing South African movie ever.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past (2008)
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- Budget
- ZAR 34,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $3,651,000
- Runtime
- 1h 50m(110 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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