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.
Movie Reviews
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.
Fundamental flaw with Margot’s new movie
It has the most unbelievably stacked cast, led by Margot Robbie and Christian Bale. That’s part of the problem.
Amusing murder mystery will delight
If you love Agatha Christie and golden age mysteries, you’re going to get kick out of this.
Two hours and 46 minutes of pure agony
If you want to sit through two hours and 46 minutes of agony and abuse, then Blonde has you sorted. But who does?
Second-rate thriller does what it needs to
With a minimalist plot and a simple premise, this vertiginous movie does exactly what it needs to – and nothing more.
Netflix’s ‘intoxicatingly fun’ new movie
If you had on your 2022 bingo card a revival of Harvey Danger’s “Flagpole Sitta”, we salute your prescient powers.
Trippy new movie is sensory overload
A movie that must be seen in a cinema, Moonage Daydream is a sensory experience.
The only reason to see glitzy new movie
There’s only one reason to buy a ticket to George Clooney and Julia Roberts’ new movie. Well, technically, there are two.
Quietly powerful coming-of-age movie
Some stories understand there’s more power in what’s not said than shouting about everything all the time.
No point to Tom Hanks’ new movie
Tom Hanks might be the nicest man in Hollywood but that decency sometimes translates to a one-dimensional performance.
Crappy Netflix movie will still find many fans
It’s inevitably already in the Netflix top 10 after less than a day but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s any good.
Vivid new movie tells a heady story
If you love a good yarn – or better yet, if you like many good yarns – sit back and let George Miller spin you one.
Psychosexual movie seduces and repulses
Like the characters on screen in this steamy movie, the film itself is playing a game of seduction and repulsion.
Stallone’s new movie muddled, disappointing
Sylvester Stallone is having a bad week. He needed a win and this isn’t going to be it.
Idris Elba’s ludicrous, silly new movie
Idris Elba’s new movie is promising one very specific thing and on that it pretty much delivers.
The surprising best Hemsworth brother
In a ranking of Hemsworth brothers, Luke is the unfairly overlooked big brother. That should change.
4.5-star deeply sensual, erotic new movie
Don’t let a simple summary of a sex worker movie fool you – this film is deeply erotic in the best way.
Utterly captivating new movie spectacle
It entertains and bewitches in more ways than one, and it will also make you confront your own complicity.
Raw, emotional movie of viral star
Her videos clocked in more than 100 million views during lockdown and now this raw documentary reveals the hard journey behind the scenes.
Captivating new movie avoids Hollywood trap
It would’ve been so easy for Hollywood to swoop in and overdramatise an extraordinary true story.
Brad Pitt’s shambolic new movie
Cruising on Brad Pitt’s charisma and starpower, Bullet Train should’ve been a tighter, better movie.
Blistering new movie explores debauchery
Starring Jessica Chastain and Ralph Fiennes, The Forgiven contrasts a desert bacchanal with an ethical dilemma.
Delicious new movie delivers on fun and games
Fans of detective fiction will find it hard to look past this playful homage.
Netflix’s The Gray Man is ‘wildly entertaining’
It cost more than a pretty penny to make and stars some of the biggest names in the business, but that doesn’t mean it has anything to say.
Bone-chilling horror movie will traumatise
Sure to leave a lasting, terrifying impression, the new horror movie will make you afraid of the sound of a ringing phone.
Hugely anticipated movie is a lemon
Based on an enormously beloved and best-selling book, the hype and expectations around it was high. It doesn’t clear the bar.
New movie with the power to change minds
It may have a predictable plot but it also has the power to move you on something you had already made your mind up about.
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