Debashine Thangevelo
Debashine Thangevelo's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Lobola Man (2024)
“Director Thabang Moleya does a commendable job of underpinning the drama with comedy. Overall, it’s a well-cast and entertaining film.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Mar 6, 2025
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Good Grief (2023)
76%
“Good Grief is a bittersweet film, sensitively handled as it masterfully explores the emotions that come with death, infidelity, friendship, love -- in a broader context and of oneself -- and acceptance.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Jan 25, 2024
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Trippin' With the Kandasamys (2021)
“The scenarios are relatable. Similar to the previous films, this one is laden with universally appealing cultural nuances.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Jun 4, 2021
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Love Sarah (2020)
62%
“The feel-good drama is a celebration of life and inspires hope. It will warm the cockles of your heart.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
May 7, 2021
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Coming 2 America (2021)
49%
“The script is witty and laden with plenty of side-splitting moments. At the same time, it is underpinned by an unmistakable empowering female trope.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Mar 5, 2021
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Music (2021)
7%
“While Sia clearly got the casting right, she didn't fulfil her resolve to tell a story that is insightful, impactful and captivating.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Feb 18, 2021
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Santana (2020)
“It's entertaining -- certainly judging by the rating it received. But it's an average action flick, bolstered by a few sex scenes, interesting cultural backdrops and familiar local faces.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Sep 5, 2020
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Seriously Single (2020)
67%
“This is a movie that every girl (and guy) can relate to, on some level. The overall casting is sheer genius. Mugovhani and Morake have such wonderful chemistry.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Aug 13, 2020
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What Men Want (2019)
41%
“The writers have ensured the #MeToo undertones are included in the script, masked with comic levity.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Feb 22, 2019
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Halloween (2018)
79%
“Director Gordon Green cleverly exploits the twilight scenes by creating an eerie and unsettling mood.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Oct 18, 2018
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
30%
“Depp does what he does best: steal the show with his rum-guzzling, hilarious lines and his devil-may-care attitude.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
May 26, 2017
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The Fate of the Furious (2017)
67%
“For me, The Fate of the Furious is the best one yet.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Apr 14, 2017
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Logan (2017)
93%
“Did I get closure? No! I don't think I could ever say goodbye to Wolverine and Jackman (sorry, I can't separate the two).” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Mar 3, 2017
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Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)
83%
3/5
“With Halloween around the corner, this is a perfectly timed release.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Oct 28, 2016
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Keeping Up With the Joneses (2016)
20%
3/5
“Don't go expecting the premise to be in the same taut vein of The Bourne Identity. This is solely for escapism.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Oct 28, 2016
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Sausage Party (2016)
82%
1/5
“I found this adult animated mockery most unpalatable.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Sep 9, 2016
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Lights Out (2016)
75%
2/5
“[Lights Out is] shot largely in the dark. Sadly, the potholes in the narrative leave the audience stuck there, too.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Jul 22, 2016
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Free State of Jones (2016)
48%
2/5
“It still doesn't leave an indelible impression or stir any heartfelt emotions. And that's truly sad and a waste of a talented cast.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Jul 22, 2016
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The Conjuring 2 (2016)
80%
“The Conjuring 2 is a dexterously directed horror. There is never a moment when the audience gets comfortable.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Jun 10, 2016
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The Perfect Match (2016)
22%
2/5
“The Perfect Match would have been better off as a straight-to-DVD release.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
May 13, 2016
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Dis Ek, Anna (2015)
4/5
“The casting is spot-on. Brouwer is truly phenomenal in her role.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Mar 29, 2016
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Romeo & Juliet (2013)
24%
2/5
“While the setting and the costumes are in keeping with the tale, you can't help but feel as if you are watching a grandiose stage production.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Mar 28, 2016
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Devil's Due (2014)
21%
2/5
“For the most part, Devil's Due unfolds more like a scripted reality series than a horrifying tale.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Mar 28, 2016
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The Pyramid (2014)
13%
1/5
“As far storylines go, this one is as gormless as they come.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Mar 28, 2016
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As Above, So Below (2014)
29%
2/5
“This movie has a truly uninspired premise and wallows in so much inanity that it might as well have been buried in the catacombs, too.” –
Independent Online (South Africa)
Mar 28, 2016
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