Why Hugh Grant is the perfect storm of sinister and absurd
The tension levels in Heretic start out slightly north of uncomfortable and end somewhere just south of unbearable – thanks to an impeccably cast Hugh Grant, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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Why movie is a wicked pleasure for musical fans
From vividly immersive world-building to an instantly investing tale, what Wicked does well, it does very impressively indeed – but it helps if you love movie musicals of all shapes and sizes, writes Leigh Paatsch.
First review: long-awaited sequel Gladiator II just gets away with it
Audiences have been baying for a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning sword and sandals classic for more than two decades – but is it worth the wait?
‘Powerful’: Doco reveals Jelena Dokic’s remarkable resilience
The extraordinary journey of Aussie tennis prodigy Jelena Dokic in suffering under and standing up to her tyrant coach father is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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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.
Why feel-good movie is better than name suggests
Look past that ungainly name and see something special in the warm and witty feel-good My Old Ass, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why The Wild Robot will be a family hit
The engagingly entertaining The Wild Robot is in instant-classic territory, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Unnerving’: Why pulp thriller leaves a lasting zing
Disturbing yet funny, you can’t tell whether Speak No Evil has been designed to charm you or choke you, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why Keaton is only saving (dis)grace for average sequel
Despite Michael Keaton having the time of his afterlife, there’s not enough of his coffin-tipping high-jinks to carry Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to greatness, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why The Crow reboot is an insult to original
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
Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz turn up the levels of mysterious malevolence in thought-provoking psychological thriller, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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.
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