Even as it lurched into territory recalling “ Defending Your Life.” (Spoiler alert: maybe “Meander” IS an allegory.) The director and lead actor are French, and lately the French have tended to apply self-seriousness to genre stuff with more stress than usual. Once I managed to lighten up a little-even as the movie itself refused to-I got some enjoyment out of it. While Lisa is not a particularly interestingly drawn character, Weiss’ performance is quite committed. There are some white-light sections of the tube that reminded me of “ Phantasm.” “Phantasm” didn’t make a lot of sense either, so maybe I should cut this picture some slack. The floating skull with a big metal eyepiece is interesting. Still, the movie serves up some nifty imagery. Additionally, my mind meandered to the realm of the plausible: where did these horror movie villains, I thought, come up with the money, equipment, and labor power to build these elaborate puzzle prisons? At least “Cube” was an allegory. For about the first 30 minutes or so, I was thinking that “Meander,” written and directed by Mathieu Turi, was going to be yet another exhibit in my ongoing case that contemporary horror is creatively and morally bankrupt. Ok, I think I’ll leave the plot description be. ” guy played by Michael Palin who used to kick off each episode of the Python TV series. He sounds like one of the Gumby Brothers in an old Monty Python sketch. Soon she hears the voice of another human. The grotty corpses of those who came before her sometimes turn up in her path. She soon figures out she has to move through a series of cylindrical tunnels in order to escape death by fire, dismemberment, acid burns, drowning, and such. Lisa wakes up in a steel enclosure, wearing a clingy catsuit and a bulky bracelet with a bright time readout on it. and then Adam turns off the radio with his right hand with a tattooed cross on it. The Highlands Meander is truly a treasure chest just waiting to be explored, with: landscapes that would look more at home on the moon, scenery straight from the pages of fairy tales, animals and plants that are unique to the region, and a wealth of activities and attractions that will keep the whole family happy! It is a region perfectly designed for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike, with the space and tranquillity for those looking for quiet and solitude alongside a whole host of exhilarating activities for those wanting fun and excitement.But oops, a radio report comes on in the truck describing a serial killer who has a cross tattooed on his right hand. The 284km drive might seem long when you look at it on a map, but with such wide-ranging and wonderful scenery plus plenty of interesting as well as tasty places to stop en route, the kilometres will flash by! It can be driven as a circular route starting at either eMakhazeni/Belfast, for Gauteng locals, or where the N4 splits and the road goes to either Emgwenya/Waterval Boven or Schoemanskloof, for people coming from the Lowveld. The more adventurous will be rewarded for taking a little detour to the town of Tonteldoos (it was recently placed within the boundaries of Limpopo, but remains very much ‘Highlands at Heart’!). The route itself is a 4.5 hour round trip, through the Highlands Meander towns of eMakhazeni (formerly Belfast), Dullstroom, eNtokozweni (formerly Machadodorp), Emgwenya (formerly Waterval Boven), Waterval Onder and Schoemanskloof. Perfectly situated, less than two hours’ drive from Gauteng and just over 30 minutes from Nelspruit, there is no excuse not to plan a day trip or weekend away to this fabulous Highlands retreat. For those who are willing to venture off the N4 and explore this undervalued region, a host of incredible sites and wonderful attractions await. A region of waving grasses that go on for as far as they eye can see, of craggy escarpment walls, stunning mountain passes, thundering waterfalls, enchanting forests and crystal clear streams.įor many people the Highlands Meander is the ‘Gateway to the Lowveld’, a landmark to pass on the route between Gauteng and Nelspruit, somewhere to drive through rather than to stop and visit. The Highlands Meander Region of Mpumalanga is one of its best-kept secrets.Ī unique swathe of Mpumalanga set high on the escarpment and unlike any other area in the province.
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