Frustrated by life

Friday, April 03, 2015

One of the pioneers of stand up comedy, funny man, Chris Rock rocked the big screen this weekend. He took movie fanatics on some perhaps more serious matters of life.

Although yours truly watched this comedy, there were a lot of mixed reactions (backlash of skepticism) from those who had watched Top Five on premiere night, which explains the fewer turnouts.

The film also seemed to be in the shadows of another latest release in 3D animation, Home, starring Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez, which got more attention.

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Pursuit for Kgosi Sekai’s scalp continues

Court affirms adopted children's inheritance rights in landmark ruling

A child, DNA test, estate fight: court draws the line

Boteti children pay price of malnutrition

Speeding car crashes into sleeping motorist in Kopong

Serowe's rape, defilement cases decline amidst strong policing

Drunk driver smashes into Mmopane yard, injures teen girl

Chinese nationals assaulted, robbed in Molepolole

Justice delayed is trust denied