‘Unsettling’: Horror sequel is no party
Smile 2 finds searingly memorable and distinctly shocking ways to improve upon its macabrely malevolent predecessor, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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‘Fascinating’: GoT star thrives in kooky comedy
While odd-couple crime comedy Brothers might have benefited from a leaner, meaner approach, it snaps into shape thanks to Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Compelling’: How biopic tackles Trump enigma
No movie could stand a chance of decoding the all-bamboozling enigma that is Donald Trump – but The Apprentice achieves some success, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why Joker sequel is greatest folly of 2024
Five years since promising there would be no sequel to The Joker, Todd Phillips has delivered one – and it comes as no surprise Joker: Folie a Deux is a folly and worse, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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With neither the damaging energy nor the distinctive look of its predecessor, The Crow reboot has little chance of any afterlife sequel-wise, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Channing Tatum adds money, mystique and muscle to thriller
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Why new Alien movie is truly terrifying
The latest Alien film is not a sequel-ish reboot. It really is a terrifying addition to the franchise, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Trashy fun in serial killer thriller
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Guy Ritchie action romp leads top movies to stream
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How Johansson, Tatum pairing gives retro rom-com lift-off
While Fly Me To the Moon does not always take the most direct or smooth route, an excellent lead pairing of Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum never falters, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Twister reboot is totally wild, minus a good plot
It may be a reboot of a ’90s classic, but Twisters’ weather at its worst owns every single centimetre of the big screen. There’s just one thing missing, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Austin Butler is ‘guy-candy’ in new bikie flick
Not since Brad Pitt slunk into view in Thelma & Louise has the camera loved anyone as much as Austin Butler, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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