DVDs of the week

TITLE Keeping up with the Joneses CAST Zach Galifianakis; Isla Fisher, Gal Gadot and Jon Hamm

REVIEWER Mapula Nkosi

Zach Galifianakis lost weight here, I hardly recognised him until his signature dumb and naïve comedic character gave him away. Here he teams up with Isla Fisher as the nosy couple who try everything in the book to find fault with their new beautiful, successful neighbours.

It doesn’t take long for their suspicions to be confirmed, but their hilarious exploits will have the whole family laughing out loud.

John Hamm and Gal Gadot are almost too smooth for comedy, but they do pull it off. Pop the popcorn and call everyone to join you in this one.

Verdict: Good

TITLE Fast & Furious 8

CAST Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Charlize, Theron, Jason Statham, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson and Michelle Rodriguez REVIEWER Mapula Nkosi

The Fast and Furious franchise surpassed all who may have pegged it as a passing fad when it started in 2001.

Now 16 years later, the latest instalment features some of the highly paid actors in Hollywood.

This time the gang has to deal with betrayal closer to home when Charlize Theron seduces its fellow member, Dom, played by Vin Diesel, in her bid to use him to destroy them.

The franchise’s model of crazy stunts, pumping action, beautiful ladies and fast cars is perfectly updated in the latest movie and highly entertains from beginning to end. Don’t take a smoke or loo break, lest you miss the action.

Verdict: Excellent