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- 2005
- PG-13
- Artistic License
- 1 h 47 m
- 2005
- PG-13
- Artistic License
- 1 h 47 m
Summary The new South Africa is revealed in Cape of Good Hope, a colorful and vibrant mosaic of love and hope which interweaves a number of storylines, all revolving around a Cape Town animal rescue shelter. (Artistic License)
Directed By: Mark Bamford
Written By: Suzanne Kay, Mark Bamford
- 2005
- PG-13
- Artistic License
- 1 h 47 m
- 2005
- PG-13
- Artistic License
- 1 h 47 m
Cape of Good Hope
59
6.0
Summary The new South Africa is revealed in Cape of Good Hope, a colorful and vibrant mosaic of love and hope which interweaves a number of storylines, all revolving around a Cape Town animal rescue shelter. (Artistic License)
Directed By: Mark Bamford
Written By: Suzanne Kay, Mark Bamford
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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63% Positive
10 Reviews
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31% Mixed
5 Reviews
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6% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
59
63% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
31% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
6% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
A heartwarming, cleansing film that's simply good for the soul.
South African director Mark Bamford's sweet-natured ensemble film doesn't shy away from addressing issues of racism -- both black and white.
Refreshingly devoid of politics.
Although by now routine, the intertwining of separate story strands is solidly structured, and the different mini-narratives resolved in unsurprising yet satisfying ways.
The stories are interlinked effectively, and the film strikes an upbeat note yet does not address racism and discrimination. For all its affection toward its characters, however, the film is too long and too slack.
Cape of Good Hope is a hopeful piece of humanism that is difficult to begrudge too much.
The film does deserve credit for juggling difficult racial and class issues - but with a wacky score, cute puppies and silly side stories also jockeying for space, Bamford's best intentions tumble to a heap long before the movie ends.
User Score
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Based on 7 User Ratings
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User Score
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Based on 7 User Ratings
6.0
57% Positive
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Awards
Austin Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
National Board of Review, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 1 Nomination
