So-so spookfest: One for hardcore horror fans only
It’s hard to keep a horror franchise down, and the long-running Insidious comes back from the dead with The Red Door.
Movie Reviews
‘Awe-inspiring’: Why Tom Cruise’s final Mission hits hard
With mind-boggling stunts and awe-inspiring action, Leigh Paatsch looks at whether the latest installment of Mission: Impossible franchise will appease its loyal fanbase.
Dial of Destiny is a fitting finale for Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones
The punches don’t always land, but Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny gets the whipcracking archaeologist’s last ride right by letting Harrison Ford act his age, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Extraordinary story spotlighted in new movie
The Save Hakeem story has everything – the interplay between money, politics and sport, and a young man at the centre of the maelstrom.
‘Genuinely funny’: Lawrence delivers zingers in new comedy
Jennifer Lawrence shows surprising comic timing and a willingness to throw herself ‘under the bus’ in No Hard Feelings, writes Leigh Paatsch.
JLaw’s surprisingly good new movie
It might a gross-out comedy but No Hard Feelings is stealthily emotional and answers the question of what is Jennifer Lawrence doing here.
The Flash review: Underdelivering mess but never truly boring
Despite a bonkers collection of cameos, The Flash movie is overconfident, writes Leigh Paatsch. Read full review.
Emotional carnage in affecting movie
Pixar knows exactly which buttons to push to evoke the most emotional reaction in its audiences.
Fans will froth over return of icon
It’s been 31 years in the making, and we thought it was never going to happen. But it has, and it’s genuinely exciting.
Intimate emotions in superb new movie
Filmmaker Mia Hansen-Love has often excelled at telling a humanist story, and One Fine Morning is one of her most nuanced.
Why the Spider-Man sequel is mind-blowing
Into the Spider-Verse laid claim to being one of the best animated movies ever and kicked off the multiverse craze. Its sequel goes even further.
Messy dispute over underdog story
He said he invented a popular snack but the official record suggests otherwise. But that doesn’t change its thematic ambitions.
Fat cat villains we all love to hate
There are some characters who just make for easy villains in a movie. Bank of Dave capitalises on the stereotype to dial up the tension.
Adventure-filled new movie packs a punch
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse does not compromise or dilute its soul. It leans full-tilt into its zaniness.
Bloody movie not for the faint of heart
Guts gush with wild abandon while blood splatters with great enthusiasm. If you don’t have the constitution for such things, you may want to avoid.
Core issue with flat Little Mermaid remake
The Little Mermaid remake knows how beloved the original 1989 animation is. Perhaps it should’ve tried to forget.
New movie would be great – without its star
Normally the lead carries the movie but when it comes to Fast X, it’s the one character you never want to spend time with.
Star’s stripped back and raw new movie
Simon Baker is definitely in the middle of a creative renaissance and his latest film is a stunningly photographed and raw outback noir.
Little-known fact about Fox’s name
Michael J. Fox has been in the public eye since he was a teenager, but there’s a still lot to be gleaned in this revealing documentary.
Movie’s frustrating waste of great stars
When you have four enormously talented actors, don’t trap them in a tired script with no life.
Star took 60pc pay cut for new movie
Jon Hamm gave back 60 per cent of his pay so his new movie could pay for three more days of filming. Now that’s a passion project.
Anticipated movie will probably make you cry
Superhero movie fatigue may well have set in, but the Guardians sequel will make you forget you were over them.
Finally! A Disney remake that doesn’t suck
Disney live action remakes have more miss than hit, but this Peter Pan adaptation is actually smart and whimsical with a seam of melancholy.
A-listers’ movie is only ‘meh, kind-of-OK’
A high-octane rom-com-spy-adventure should be propulsive and fun, not just “kind-of-OK, sometimes”.
Megastar saves exhausting new movie
Florence Pugh saves A Good Person from being too much of a worthy, exhausting addiction movie.
Bonkers movie is almost unreviewable
This epic, bewildering odyssey will make you question whether you need to understand a movie to get its value.
Zany new movie’s amusing buffoonery
If you want a chaotic, heightened heist movie brimming with hijinks, shenanigans and antics, The Innocent is your jam.
Chaotic new movie is surprisingly gory
A movie that’s marketed as a lighthearted comedic caper turns out to be surprisingly gory and viscerally violent.
A-lister’s first movie role in seven years
Once a superstar in movies such as Rush Hour, Friday and The Fifth Element, Chris Tucker hasn’t been on screen in seven years.
Mario movie is a ‘deranged mishmash’
If you thought Chris Pratt’s voice performance was going to be the weak link, you might be surprised to discover there’s a lot of competition.
Sandler, Aniston’s chaotic Netflix movie
It may be called Murder Mystery 2 but the most surprising thing about this whodunit is you’re not going to care who did it.
Fun new movie you want right now
Whether we’ve been naughty or nice, we always deserve Chris Pine and his megawatt charisma.
New movie spins tender love story
Australian coming-of-age movie will evoke cherished memories of moments past as it tells its delicate tale of discovery.
Love Actually star’s incredible role
He may be best known as Billy Mack in Love Actually but his new movie showcases the absolute emotional depths he can evoke.
Superstar deserves so much better than this
Casting acting luminaries should be a coup, but sometimes it only reminds the audience that they deserve better than this cacophonous carnival.
Most surprising thing about Woody movie
When the director has been responsible for some icky punch-down comedies, this compassionate approach is very welcome.
Rare movie that plays better at home
Almost every movie is better in a cinema, but the Luther sequel plays better in the intimacy of your own home.
New movie is exactly what it says it is
Adam Driver’s new movie is a taut and muscular action thriller with a very honest twist it doesn’t try to hide.
Horror movie perfect for scaredy cats
If you don’t want to be having nightmares for a week, you’ll be relieved to hear the latest Scream movie is harmless fun.
Master filmmaker’s forgettable movie
It has all the ingredients of a prestigious drama, so why is it so forgettable?
Absolutely no need for movie icon
Sylvester Stallone has been in eight Rocky movies but he’s nowhere to be seen in this ninth instalment.
New movie will stay with you long after credits
Poignant and languid, the slow-burn drama is burrow into your mind and your heart.
Yes, that movie really is bats**t crazy
Sometimes a movie knows it’s dumb and fun and fully leans into all that deranged goodness.
‘Brilliant’ new movie slaps you awake
It may be unshowy and features nothing more than people talking a lot, but this gripping film will command all your attention.
Epic new blockbuster is ‘barely forgivable’
Once a respite from the excesses of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man’s goofiness is sacrificed to the blockbuster machine.
Jackman’s new movie gets it very wrong
There were high expectations for Hugh Jackman’s new movie and while he’s very good, the film really isn’t.
‘Sexual’ new movie is anything but
There are some pretty clear expectations of a Magic Mike movie and if you’re going to subvert them, you better bring it.
Nasty reality of star’s career comeback
It’s been hailed as Brendan Fraser’s comeback and earned him an Oscar nom – but this movie doesn’t do enough justice to his talent.
The little movie we need right now
You might think you already know the Jessica Watson story, but there’s something about how it hits at this moment in time.
New movie has a secret weapon
What’s Love Got to Do With It has a predictable ending so it’s a good thing it’s all about the journey.
Impressive movie is missing vital piece
Polished, fascinating and accomplished, Cate Blanchett’s film would be a masterpiece if it only had to be an intellectual exercise.
Early contender for wildest movie of 2023
If you thought you had this movie pegged from the trailer, you haven’t seen anything yet.
New movie’s lusty, passionate affair
There’s little we really know about literary hero Emily Bronte and how she came to write one of history’s great love affairs.
The movie Spielberg couldn’t make until now
Steven Spielberg has told many stories in his decades-long career, but none like this before.
Cranky Hanks in crowd-pleasing new movie
Tom Hanks may scowl his way through most of the movie but he proves the old adage of people need people.
Ironic twist to centuries-old villain
Even William Shakespeare would be able to appreciate the irony to how the off-screen drama is playing out.
The wildest scene in a movie this year
Triangle of Sadness features the wildest scene you’ll see on a screen this year – one where pandemonium and vomit reigns.
‘Near-perfect’ movie is uncomfortably funny
Darkly funny and sometimes deeply grim, The Banshees of Inisherin proves again the alchemical mix of Colin Farrell and Martin McDonagh.
The massive flaw in $350 million movie
Thirteen years in the making and with outsized expectations, James Cameron’s epic follow-up misses the fundamentals of storytelling.
New movie lacks edge of original
It’s fun and dynamic but the latest adaptation of Matilda lacks the bite of Roald Dahl’s book.
Will Smith’s $130m new movie is a dud
This was meant to be Will Smith’s next big Oscars shot but the movie itself isn’t even good enough to be a real contender.
Netflix’s erotic, passionate new movie
Pulsing with passion and desire, Lady Chatterley’s Lover may even make you blush.
Charming Xmas rom-com you’ll actually like
Most Christmas movies are interchangeable but this one benefits from the charm of its likeable leads.
Wild new movie is missing key ingredient
It culminates in a eye-popping sequence you can’t quite believe, but there’s still something missing.
Superstar’s ‘stomach-churning’ new movie
Timothee Chalamet reunites with Luca Guadagnino in a new movie. But can you stomach the cannibalism aspect?
Five-star new movie pulls off the impossible
It almost never happens. Here is a follow-up movie that is as flawless as the original. What the what?
Be careful what you wish for in Disney sequel
A sequel to a popular Disney hit has some charms and delights, but also some disappointments.
New movie is as terrifying as it is enraging
A film that is at times enraging and terrifying and at times heartbreaking and gripping, it’s a worthy drama of the Weinstein investigation.
Lindsay Lohan’s Netflix disaster
This isn’t the anticipated comeback Lindsay Lohan would have wanted. Her Netflix movie is witless and tired.
Marvel’s epic is a monument to fallen hero
How do you move on from a visceral loss and do it with feeling and nuance in an action blockbuster? It’s not easy.
Fun but insubstantial Netflix movie
With a charismatic lead and a compelling plot, Netflix’s sequel to Enola Holmes is likeable, sassy and fun.
‘Emotionally honest’ new movie
Filmmakers have a tendency to varnish their childhood memories with a rose tint. Not this one.
Florence Pugh dazzles in new movie
If there’s one thing you should know about Florence Pugh, it’s that she really is that good.
Warm, fuzzy movie like a fluffy blanket
Sometimes you just want something to make you feel comfortable and safe.
New movie will have you gasping for breath
Don’t slink into a deserted 10am Tuesday session for this laugh-out-loud comedy.
‘Dark and disturbing’ Netflix movie
There’s no benefit to denying that there are aspects about humanity that are dark and disturbing.
The Rock is woefully wrong in new movie
The Rock is one hell of a charismatic guy. Well, usually. So what happened to drain him of every ounce of charm?
Movie’s genius choice makes all the difference
Sometimes you know exactly the right person has been chosen to play a certain role. This is one of those moments.
Clever rewrite of greatest love story
Even the greatest love story of all time can get an update, and this breezy new movie does it with a fun twist.
Laughable, ludicrous horror is very, very silly
After 13 movies, the Halloween franchise is at an end. Did it go out on a high? No, it did not.
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