{"id":1456,"date":"2025-06-16T10:16:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=1456"},"modified":"2025-06-16T10:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:42:13","slug":"mr-bones-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/mr-bones-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr Bones 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones<\/em> (2022) \u2013 The Legacy Continues<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mr-Bones-3.png\" alt=\"Mr Bones 3\" class=\"wp-image-1458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mr-Bones-3.png 373w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mr-Bones-3-250x231.png 250w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mr-Bones-3-150x138.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mr-Bones-3-50x46.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mr-Bones-3-100x92.png 100w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mr-Bones-3-200x184.png 200w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mr-Bones-3-300x277.png 300w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mr-Bones-3-350x323.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr Bones 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A long-promised sequel, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/mr-bones-3\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/mr-bones-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones<\/a><\/em><\/strong> hit South African cinemas over the Easter weekend of <strong>14\u201315 April 2022<\/strong>. Directed by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gray_Hofmeyr\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gray_Hofmeyr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gray Hofmeyr<\/a><\/strong> and co-written with Leon Schuster, this third chapter stars Schuster reprising his iconic role as the loveable <strong>Mr Bones<\/strong>, alongside <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_Ntombela\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_Ntombela\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfred \u201cShorty\u201d Ntombela<\/a><\/strong>, his onscreen son Mathambo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plot Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The film opens in the early 1900s with a dramatic burial of the legendary <strong>Kruger millions<\/strong> by two greedy Boer soldiers. Fast forward to the present: <strong>Bones<\/strong>, now elderly but still sharp, tries mentoring his son, <strong>Mathambo<\/strong> (Shorty), while corrupt businessmen, led by Alvin and his Texan associate Jack, attempt to plunder Kuvukiland\u2019s resources by mining oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duo must race against time\u2014outsmarting outsiders, unearthing treasure, and protecting their homeland\u2014all in a trademark blend of slapstick, heart, and absurdity that defines the franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Cast &amp; Crew<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/leon-schuster\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/leon-schuster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leon Schuster<\/a><\/strong> as <em>Mr Bones<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_Ntombela\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_Ntombela\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfred \u201cShorty\u201d Ntombela<\/a><\/strong> as <em>Mathambo<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tumi_Morake\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tumi_Morake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tumi Morake<\/a><\/strong> (as Mamba), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm5216392\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm5216392\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sans Moonsamy<\/a><\/strong> (Alvin), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1101802\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1101802\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daniel Janks<\/a><\/strong> (Jack), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jay_Anstey\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jay_Anstey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jay Anstey<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jerry_Mofokeng\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jerry_Mofokeng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jerry Mofokeng<\/a><\/strong>, and others round out a vibrant ensemble cast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Directed by<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gray_Hofmeyr\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gray_Hofmeyr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gray Hofmeyr<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Produced by<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm10587541\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm10587541\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Menzi Thabede<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0774652\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0774652\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andre Scholtz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/leon-schuster\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/leon-schuster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leon Schuster<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Full Movie:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mr. Bones |3| Son of Bones [FULL HD]\" width=\"1130\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XYiz87yBgTo?start=78&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Production &amp; Style<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Development<\/strong> spanned around four years, with producers aiming to shift more narrative focus onto Mathambo\u2019s character and dynamics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The film retains its trademark <strong>comedic style<\/strong>\u2014over-the-top costumes, physical gags, cultural references\u2014modernized through a South African lens and elevated production values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Box Office Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In its opening week, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/mr-bones-3\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/mr-bones-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mr Bones 3<\/a><\/em> sold over <strong>38\u202f000 tickets<\/strong>, earning roughly <strong>R4.2 million<\/strong> .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While modest compared to the earlier franchise peaks (<em>Mr Bones<\/em> grossed R33 million, <em>Mr Bones\u202f2<\/em> R35 million), it nevertheless showed strong audience interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reception and Criticisms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mixed social media reaction<\/strong> followed the trailer\u2019s release. Some viewers applauded nostalgia and chemistry, while others raised concerns about the franchise\u2019s reliance on <strong>stereotypes and blackface<\/strong>, seeing it as outdated or offensive. Reddit sentiments included: \u201cI probably\u2026will always have a soft spot for him.\u201d<br>\u201cThen\u2026blackface has become totally unacceptable\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publications like Briefly.co.za noted the ongoing debate over whether Schuster\u2019s humour perpetuates racist undertones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nonetheless, <strong>Tumi Morake<\/strong> praised Schuster\u2019s on-set energy and meticulous comedic timing, calling it \u201clike being in a comedy masterclass\u201d .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Controversial Themes &amp; Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like earlier entries, <em>Mr Bones 3<\/em> escalates conversations about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cultural appropriation and racial caricatures<\/strong>\u2014the movie includes stereotypes that some see as outdated in modern understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schuster\u2019s evolution<\/strong>\u2014after acknowledging past missteps (e.g. blackface in <em>Mama Jack<\/em>), he publicly committed to not using those methods going forward .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nostalgia vs. Progress<\/strong>\u2014while older fans enjoy the familiar chaos, critics suggest comedy should evolve with changing social attitudes .<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Takeaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones<\/em> offers fans a return to slapstick, cultural satire, and father-son dynamics in Kuvukiland. Though it didn\u2019t match earlier box office heights, it found its place as a <strong>nostalgic crowd-pleaser<\/strong> with a healthy dose of affectionate absurdity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, it highlights a <strong>changing South Africa<\/strong>, where comedic norms are increasingly scrutinized. The film occupies the tricky space between <strong>crowd-pleasing entertainment<\/strong> and the <strong>responsibility of representation<\/strong>\u2014a relevant challenge for legacy creators and audiences alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones (2022) \u2013 The Legacy Continues A long-promised sequel, Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones hit South African cinemas over the Easter weekend of 14\u201315 April 2022. Directed by Gray Hofmeyr and co-written with Leon Schuster, this third chapter stars Schuster reprising his iconic role as the loveable Mr Bones, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1458,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[166],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1456"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1461,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1456\/revisions\/1461"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}