Felix (I) (2013) User Reviews

Soulfully Beautiful

[problematiq · 8/10 · 10 December 2015]

If you are fan of jazz music, this is a must see. It brings soul to the table so much. When boy is put in front of the challenge to play sax even tho his dad is said to be one of the best and has passed away, it shows beautiful path that someone is willing to take for music ignoring all circumstances that push him back. Linda Sokhulu looks stunning and is one of the most beautiful actress out there, but what is more important she brings emotion to this movie, and you can feel that she's in pain when son tries to take fathers steps considering she had to go through pain living besides musician who strives to be the best, and represents a "Rolling Stone" in a way. Great!

South Africa as it Lives and Breathes

[nealemcgoldrick · 9/10 · 18 November 2013]

This film was written, directed and shot in and around Cape Town. Most of the scenes take place on location in a black township called Langa, where a young boy seeks to connect with his dead father by learning about his life as a very successful jazz saxophone player. Despite his mother's determination to keep him away from the bars and the liquor that is so much of the jazz world, young Felix fights back and finds support in the community. The film is notably written, directed and edited by women and offers a happy production that can appeal to family audiences and those who are just curious about the world of South Africa now, twenty years since the election of Mandela. Both the child actors and the older musicians offer amazing talent and the film has already been recognized for several international awards. Note that some of the film requires reading subtitles, but the youngsters in the audience I saw it with, didn't seem to miss a beat.

Great work

[speedandshinemc · 10/10 · 8 January 2024]

South Africa as it Lives and Breathes This film was written, directed and shot in and around Cape Town. Most of the scenes take place on location in a black township called Langa, where a young boy seeks to connect with his dead father by learning about his life as a very successful jazz saxophone player. Despite his mother's determination to keep him away from the bars and the liquor that is so much of the jazz world, young Felix fights back and finds support in the community. The film is notably written, directed and edited by women and offers a happy production that can appeal to family audiences and those who are just curious about the world of South Africa now, twenty years since the election of Mandela. Both the child actors and the older musicians offer amazing talent and the film has already been recognized for several international awards. Note that some of the film requires reading subtitles, but the youngsters in the audience I saw it with, didn't seem to miss a beat.