It's a wonderful film to show your kids - that's about it. For the average 6-10 year old I am sure there are plenty of simple slapstick laughs and a decent message underneath it. But for those of you with a few developed brain cells I would counsel against wasting an evening on this well intentioned but ultimately weak effort. However the film is in no way offensive or racist as some reviewers have suggested. In fact the characterization is extremely even handed with both black and white villains and heroes. The Bushmen tribe come out particularly well and we can but envy their simple and pure way of life that is beautifully captured in the film. Indeed not only is their way of life so beautiful but the very people are undoubtedly the most beautiful in the film and their inclusion brings a sparkle to what otherwise would be a mundane farce.
Review of The Gods Must Be Crazy
