Mr Bones

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  • PG
  • 2001
  • 1 hr 47 min
  • 4.7  (2,889)

Mr Bones is a hilarious comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr and starring Leon Schuster, David Ramsey, and Faizon Love. The story follows the adventures of a tribesman named Mr Bones (Leon Schuster), who is sent by his ancestor to bring his son, Hekule (David Ramsey), back to his land in South Africa. Hekule is a successful businessman living in America and has no intention of going back to Africa. Mr Bones employs creative and unconventional ways to get Hekule to South Africa, which results in a series of comical situations that will leave you laughing for days.

The movie begins with a ceremony where a group of African tribal leaders selects Mr Bones to be their emissary to the United States. His mission is to bring back the king of the tribe's only son, who is a successful businessman in America. Mr Bones is given a few days to complete the task, but things do not go according to plan when he discovers that Hekule has no intention of returning to Africa.

Mr Bones decides to employ some unconventional methods to persuade Hekule to return to Africa, and his first move is to pretend to be a Witch Doctor. He creates a potion that he claims will help Hekule win big in the stock market. Unknowingly, Hekule falls for the trap, and soon enough, Mr Bones has him convinced to visit Africa to get more of the potion.

Once in South Africa, Hekule is introduced to a beautiful woman, which only increases his desire to stay in Africa. Mr Bones then creates a series of events that make Hekule believe that he has magical powers. However, these tricks are exposed when Hekule's American colleague, Derek (Faizon Love), pays a visit to South Africa.

Derek becomes suspicious when he sees Mr Bones performing magic tricks, and he decides to expose him. Mr Bones knows that he can trust no one else, and a competition ensues between Derek and Mr Bones to win Hekule's trust.

This competition leads to a series of hilarious adventures as Mr Bones tries to beat Derek and keep Hekule from leaving Africa. Along the way, the audience is introduced to funny and eccentric characters such as the village idiot, the local celebrity, and a group of naughty schoolchildren.

The movie Mr Bones is a must-watch for anyone who loves comedies. The film is filled with funny and entertaining scenes, and the director does an excellent job of keeping the audience engaged with the plot. The cast is brilliant, and they bring their characters to life in a way that will have viewers laughing out loud.

Leon Schuster does an outstanding job playing Mr Bones, and his sense of humor is infectious. David Ramsey is excellent as Hekule, and you can feel his character's inner conflict as he tries to decide whether to stay in Africa or return to America. Faizon Love is also hilarious as Derek, and his contribution to the movie cannot go unnoticed.

The movie's cinematography is breathtaking, and the director does an excellent job of showcasing the beauty of South Africa. The soundtrack is also top-notch, and it complements the movie's scenes perfectly.

In conclusion, Mr Bones is an excellent movie that is worth watching. It is a perfect balance of humor, adventure, and drama. The movie's cast, soundtrack, and cinematography are outstanding, and it is a perfect movie to watch with family and friends.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2001
  • MPAA Rating
    PG
  • Runtime
    1 hr 47 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.7  (2,889)