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This film didn't have the attention it would have deserved, at least in Europe (no attention at all in Italy..) but it's quite riveting. Elevated and empowered by Tim Robbin's and Derek Luke's performances "Catch a fire" has the right impact and vibrancy. It should raise important political questions in a world obsessed with terrorism and it's also filled with well - staged action scenes. The apartheid era is properly described and the social history developing in this context is certainly remarkable, though not flawless. Compared to other productions dealing with the same subject this one offers a perspective a bit different and more mature and ends up with a surprising forgiveness

In our day and age there are so few real heroes to be proud of or for our children to aspire to emulate. Catch A Fire tells the story of one such hero. Set in South Africa in the 1980's, the story tells the remarkable story of one man's personal journey from laborer and father to revolutionary of conscience.In addition, the subject of the film speaks loudly to the audience about the dangers of a government that misuses it's power and the sometimes forceful means that must be undertaken when peaceful measures fail.See the film, engage your conscience, and follow in the footsteps of a hero.

CATCH A FIRE (2006) **1/2Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Mbuli, Mncedisi Shabangu, Tumisho Masha, Sithembiso Khumalo. True-life account of South Africa's Apartheid-era about Patrick Chamusso (Luke giving a solid performance), a young man who is falsely accused of terrorism and faces great hurdles thrown down by a relentless policeman, Nic Vos (Robbins in a low-key yet affectively complex turn), who tracks Chamusso's sudden change of proper citizen to national threat. Fairly absorbing yet frankly plodding despite veteran director Phillip Noyce's usual firm command at the helm.