Review of Number 37

While most crime thrillers make it quite evident who the villainous figure is, the magic of Number 37 is the cleverly crafted storyline leaves that notion entirely up to interpretation. Irshaad Ally's portrayal of Randall, a burglar/drug-dealer turned paraplegic, begs viewers to decide whether these unfortunate circumstances justify his manipulative actions throughout the film, often times risking the lives of those closest to him to save himself. More than just a movie about gangs and murder, Number 37 tells a gritty tale of the power of greed and corruption, and how the combination of both can lead an individual's ultimate demise. Director Nosipho Dumisa's modernized approach to re-creating a classic pays off entirely, producing a powerful depiction of humanity's cynical side.