‘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.
Movie Reviews
‘Anything goes’: Huge moment in SNL history
Saturday Night reveals the first steps leading to the giant strides of sketch show SNL, while the uneven Venom: Last Dance asks whether we needed a Venom saga at all. writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘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.
‘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 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.
One frustrating thing about new blockbuster
This new entry in the long-running Alien series smartly goes back to the franchise’s beginnings – but one thing makes it a frustrating watch.
Guy Ritchie action romp leads top movies to stream
From a true-ish WWII tale turned into a fun action romp, to an inspirational sporting story and a gorgeous looking romance, Leigh Paatsch reviews top streaming movies.
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.
A-list actor unrecognisable in horrifying role
This two-time Oscar-winning actor is unrecognisable as a demonic serial killer in a chilling new horror movie. WARNING: Spoilers.
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.
Power and passion: Fitting tribute to Aussie cultural warriors
Documentary reveals why the world bought into power, passion and political values of Midnight Oil, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why Gru’s crew is still genuinely amusing
Despicable Me 4 proves the adventures of Gru and his ever-expanding entourage won’t be getting old any time soon, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Wildly inventive’: Could this be 2024’s best movie?
Hit Man, starring Top Gun and Anyone But You’s Glen Powell, is on target to be one of the best movies of 2024, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Bad Boys’ return is ‘truly inspired’
Bickering-buddies bond saves fourth Bad Boys movie from wearing out its welcome, while a light comedy gets female friendship right, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Losing the plot: Why Garfield needs rescue mission
The Garfield Movie attempts something new before losing its way, while JLo struggles with AI in sci-fi with more action than science, writes Leigh Paatsch.
J Lo’s new Netflix film a ‘bad, bloated’ mess
REVIEW: Jennifer Lopez’s new Netflix movie Atlas is the latest in a long line of “confusing, boring, green-screen-laden messes” for the streamer.
Why Seinfeld’s Unfrosted proves he’s untouchable
It’s packed full of cameos from his celebrity pals. But Jerry Seinfeld’s ode to cereal still fails to snap, crackle and pop, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘lousy, empty’ Netflix movie
REVIEW: Jerry Seinfeld’s new Netflix film is chock-full of celebrity cameos – but it doesn’t amount to very much.
‘Genuine sizzle’: Hathaway shines in new rom-com
Anne Hathaway fits flawlessly with Nicholas Galitzine in a movie version which adds emotional depth to a winning story, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why Gosling-Blunt action rom-com falls flat
Despite spectacular stunts and romantic fireworks, the Aussie-filmed The Fall Guy is flawed, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Spectacular’: Zendaya scores film grand slam
Both a great sports movie and unconventionally riveting romantic drama, Challengers volleys the audience back and forth to reveal what is riding on a tennis match, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Patel surprises in new ‘ultra-violent’ action film
Lion and Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel’s performance in action flick Monkey Man will propel him towards bigger and better things, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Big hitters’: Movies to watch this Easter
From a family favourite to a MonsterVerse smash-’em-up spectacle, take a look at these top movies to keep you entertained this Easter long weekend.
Stars stun in amusing comedy of bad manners
Some lively language and shrewdly relevant commentary makes Wicked Little Letters quite a spicily satisfactory affair, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Perfect’: Fitting finale for oh so able Caine
A performer of Sir Michael Caine’s elevated standing could not have landed upon a more apt – nor affecting – role with which to bid audiences farewell, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Five-star film is a truly sickening experience
Not much happens in this new film, up for five Oscars – it’s what happens off-screen that will haunt you forever. WARNING: Spoilers.
Why ‘powerful’ Holocaust movie scored 5 stars
The Zone of Interest is destined to be regarded as one of the most powerful, provocative and lastingly eloquent statements on the Holocaust to ever grace a cinema, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why new Marvel flick is ‘truly terrible’
The first superhero movie of 2024 suffers from a lack of original ideas and an unrelenting lack of energy from the cast, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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