April 7, 2026

Matthew Morlai Kamara

Wolf Man (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 From the visionary mind that redefined horror with The Invisible Man (2020) comes Wolf Man, an unrelenting and deeply emotional nightmare that reimagines the creature feature for a modern audience.

Wolf Man (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara January 16, 2025
From the visionary mind that redefined horror with The Invisible Man (2020) comes Wolf Man, an unrelenting and deeply emotional nightmare...
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Panda Bear in Africa |Close-Up Film Review
 A family-friendly adventure, Panda Bear in Africa centers on a playful panda who journeys from his home in China to the heart of Africa in search of his kidnapped best friend, Dragon.

Panda Bear in Africa |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara January 16, 2025
A family-friendly adventure, Panda Bear in Africa centers on a playful panda who journeys from his home in China...
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Mufasa: The Lion King (PG) |Close-Up Film Review
 Barry Jenkins steps into the world of Pride Rock with Mufasa: The Lion King, delivering a film that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.

Mufasa: The Lion King (PG) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara December 24, 2024
Barry Jenkins steps into the world of Pride Rock with Mufasa: The Lion King, delivering a film that...
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The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of Rohirrim (12A) |Close-Up Film Review
 The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of Rohirrim (12A) Film Review

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of Rohirrim (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara December 16, 2024
Despite some shortcomings, this film serves as a tribute to fans, blending nostalgia with a forward-looking vision....
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The Taste of Mango (12A) |Close-Up Film Review
 Director Chloe Abrahams’ The Taste of Mango is an award-winning documentary debut that lingers in the mind and heart.

The Taste of Mango (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara November 28, 2024
Director Chloe Abrahams’ The Taste of Mango is an award-winning documentary debut that lingers in the mind and heart.
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Your Monster (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 This film beautifully weaves elements of Beauty and the Beast with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, delivering a story that is in equal parts magical, emotional, and humorous.

Your Monster (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara November 28, 2024
This film beautifully weaves elements of Beauty and the Beast with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, delivering a...
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