I've just returned from watching Mr Bones 2: Back From The Past, the sequel to the 2001 smash Leon Schuster comedy Mr. Bones. It takes a journey through Durban's Indian community like no other production has. Retaining the same style as its predecessor, Back From The Past is filled with the silly humour that many have grown to love from Schuster.
The make believe story follows the King of Kuvukiland, Hekule, who is given a precious gemstone that was stolen by a dying Kunji Balanadin, a chef to the voortrekkers who invaded their land in the 1870's. The white sangoma, who won the hearts of many in Mr. Bones, is the chosen one to rid his King of the spirit of Kunji, thus saving his King from the cursed stone. The Great one has commissioned Bones to return the gem to its home in an Indian fishing village.
It was great to see Mmabatho Montsho playing the Queen. Apart from her great portrayal of the Mother of the Nation, she's glowingly beautiful as usual. Please see our exclusive interview we did with her about 2 years ago, HERE. On the driving seat is still Gray Hofmeyr, who does a good job bringing the slapstick comedic presentations across to the audience. It may not be as funny as the original, but there are a few moments where you really laugh to your hearts content. I felt sad at the end when Schuster dedicated the movie in the memory of the late Bill Flynn. I commend Schuster for the sincere gesture towards his dear friend. I remembered how Mr. Flynn told me of his hopes to create at least one such movie a year when I interviewed him during the promotion of Running Riot. The interview is HERE.
The make believe story follows the King of Kuvukiland, Hekule, who is given a precious gemstone that was stolen by a dying Kunji Balanadin, a chef to the voortrekkers who invaded their land in the 1870's. The white sangoma, who won the hearts of many in Mr. Bones, is the chosen one to rid his King of the spirit of Kunji, thus saving his King from the cursed stone. The Great one has commissioned Bones to return the gem to its home in an Indian fishing village.
It was great to see Mmabatho Montsho playing the Queen. Apart from her great portrayal of the Mother of the Nation, she's glowingly beautiful as usual. Please see our exclusive interview we did with her about 2 years ago, HERE. On the driving seat is still Gray Hofmeyr, who does a good job bringing the slapstick comedic presentations across to the audience. It may not be as funny as the original, but there are a few moments where you really laugh to your hearts content. I felt sad at the end when Schuster dedicated the movie in the memory of the late Bill Flynn. I commend Schuster for the sincere gesture towards his dear friend. I remembered how Mr. Flynn told me of his hopes to create at least one such movie a year when I interviewed him during the promotion of Running Riot. The interview is HERE.
We are scheduled for an interview with Leon Schuster this coming Friday. Please don't miss out on that, it will be published right here and on YEAHBO.DOT.NET.
Mr. Bones 2: Back From The Past opens at cinemas nationwide on the 27th of November 2008. It should be a good feat to accompany your summer holiday activities, especialy for the Schuster fans.
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