‘Horrible, terrible, no good, very bad movie’
With almost nothing to redeem it, this Netflix movie starring Elsa Pataky and produced by Chris Hemsworth is truly one of the worst of the year.
Movie Reviews
Netflix blockbuster slammed by critics
Chris Hemsworth’s wife Elsa Pataky’s big new Netflix blockbuster Interceptor has been labelled a disaster by critics.
Moment Tayla Harris choked up on camera
Famed for her positivity and strong public persona, Tayla Harris only breaks once on camera in the new documentary about her life.
Cheeky new movie is all about sex
There’s a certain audience who’s going to know exactly what this new movie is trying to get at.
Tom Cruise’s new movie defies expectations
Against all expectations, the 36-years-later sequel to Tom Cruise’s iconic 80s blockbuster really is that good.
New movie does exactly what it promised
Sometimes you don’t need a movie to dazzle and wow, sometimes you just want what it promised on the box.
Wahlberg blunders in his new movie
Mark Wahlberg gained 14kg for the role and spent millions of his own money funding it, but was the effort worth it? No.
New movie reimagines the western
Leah Purcell recasts the western as a quintessentially Australian story, giving power to the least powerful.
Finally, Marvel makes a different movie
Marvel movies tend to stick to the same formula – some quips and earnest hero exploits. This one is different.
Intensely violent movie is not for the squeamish
You’ll be putting down the popcorn within minutes of the movie starting because food and The Northman don’t mix well.
Nicolas Cage’s most bonkers movie yet
Nicolas Cage has a reputation on-screen and off, but never before has one movie embodied his wild persona to this degree.
Finally, a marvellous, original new movie
At a time when every movie seems to be a rehash of something else, an original and inventive new film really stands out.
Effortless and entertaining new movie
It may be predictable but Sandra Bullock’s new movie is all about the journey and not the destination.
Kind of movie they don’t make for cinemas anymore
Starring Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton, All the Old Knives is the kind of old-fashioned film they don’t make for cinemas anymore.
‘No point’ to $200m movie spectacle
As the middle chapter in a five-movie franchise, Jude Law’s new movies suffers from an acute case of “What was the point?”.
New Netflix movie is ‘just sludge’
It has a great cast and a renowned director but sometimes the right ingredients still come out as little more than sludge.
‘Testosterone extravaganza’ movie surprises
It has all the requisite amped-up car chases and explosion, but Michael Bay’s new movie is surprisingly nuanced at times.
Necessary emotion we could all use right now
If there’s one emotion we could all do with more of, it’s contentment. And new movie The Duke offers it in spades.
Movie where you wish they all died
If the movie gods had any mercy, they would’ve killed off every character so they can never come back in a sequel.
Jim Carrey’s over-the-top new movie
Jim Carrey’s wild antics elevated the first movie but is it enough to save the sequel?
New movie is an emotional one-two punch
Flee is an emotionally effective coming-of-age documentary. No wonder it’s been nominated for three Oscars.
Megastars can’t save lifeless new movie
Not even the combined starpower and charisma of Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg can save this adaptation.
Slick, exciting thriller that’s only 89 minutes
If you ever needed proof that movies don’t need to drag out for forever, this paranoid thriller is it.
Star-studded movie is turgid affair
Even its A-list cast couldn’t save this long-delayed adaptation from falling over itself.
New movie is beautiful to behold
It’s storming the awards circuit and you can see why this deeply personal film is winning fans.
New movie tells overlooked Sydney stories
Whenever most Australians hear stories from this rich community, it’s often filtered through negative headlines. This new movie seeks to change that.
Star’s ‘heinous’ porn-themed new film
She was once hailed as the voice of her generation – so how did this star’s very racy new film go so wrong?
Glittering A-listers in monstrous movie
With a glittering cast that includes Cate Blanchett and Bradley Cooper, Nightmare Alley finds the monstrous in humanity.
Movie taps into Diana’s ‘profound pain’
If you think Spencer is going to be a conventional biopic, you’d be dead wrong.
Will Smith is triumphant in new movie
Will Smith is a leading contender to win his first Oscar in a role for which he changed his physicality, voice and vibe.
Few scares in exhausting horror movie
Known as much for its meta in-jokes about horror movies than its bloodspill, Scream is back for the first time in a decade.
Epic movie pulls off the near-impossible
Given its ambitions, the odds against Spider-Man: No Way Home were high. Somehow, despite those odds, the film pulled it off.
New movie will make you ravenous
Remember to have a hearty meal before you sit down for this movie. Otherwise hunger pangs will hit you within minutes.
The ‘pure pleasure’ of captivating new movie
There’s an overriding theme to Wes Anderson’s movies that goes beyond his meticulous style. It’s his love for oddballs.
Massive casting mistake in new movie
Adapted from an award-winning stage production, something went fundamentally wrong.
New movie challenges on big question
The Card Counter can present as almost cold or perfunctory but it’s asking deep questions about the nature of punishment.
Brooklyn star’s charming new movie
If you’ve never seen or heard Stephanie Beatriz outside of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, you may struggle to recognise her voice.
Long-awaited movie smashes expectations
When the anticipation is feverish, it sets up movies to disappoint and fail. This long-awaited movie smashes those expectations.
Must-see movie will make you rage-cry
You will find yourself in tears multiple times, but most of the emotional reactions will be driven by a palpable rage.
Lightweight movie’s stars do just enough
Aubrey Plaza and Michael Caine are doing just enough in their lightweight and predictable new movie.
What saves blockbuster sequel from boredom
The Venom sequel should be wild and chaotic but is oddly toned down, but at least the character banter is fun.
‘Sadistic’ movie made 13 people faint
At a festival screening, 13 people fainted in their seats, but is the provocative body horror film all that repulsive?
Crowd-pleasing, poignant Netflix movie
Andrew Garfield stretches his vocal chords in a musical film about the cruelty and joy of time.
Tragedy-porn movie is doing way too much
An emotional movie that would’ve been much better if it did about 60 per cent less.
Gripping new movie is like a drug trip
Like a mesmerising drug, Anya Taylor-Joy’s new movie seduces you and then abandons you in its hallucinogenic horrors.
Marvel’s latest is like two different movies
Marvel’s latest film had an almost insurmountable task ahead of it, which is maybe why it feels like it’s more parts than sum.
$200m Netflix movie thinks you’re an idiot
There’s no need to use your brain at all in Netflix’s starry action blockbuster which may as well be subtitled, “heist movie for dummies”.
No Time To Die is a capstone to Craig era
If there’s one thing that’s marked Daniel Craig’s Bond movies is that it’s been inconsistent. The final one may be the most of all.
Breathtaking new movie will never leave you
Benedict Cumberbatch is already in the Oscar conversation for his performance in Jane Campion’s first film in more than a decade.
New Netflix movie does just enough
A spin-off from a popular Netflix movie, the heist caper’s great strength also exposed its most glaring weakness.
Strange, erotic delights in new movie
Dev Patel’s new movie is as strangely seductive as it is hallucinogenic.
Grotesque monster terrifies in new movie
The literal monster is as horrifying as the allegorical monster it’s trying to stand for. And it’s pretty stomach-churning.
‘A rare misstep from Matt Damon’
A talented screenwriter and on-screen star, Matt Damon rarely puts a foot wrong. But in his new movie, he’s the weakest link.
Horror movie unlike anything else this year
There are no jump scares and very little gore, but this unusual horror movie will make you deeply unsettled and discombobulated.
$200m movie’s ‘gutsy’ 10-minute move
Marvel’s latest blockbuster starts with a 10-minute sequence it would have never dared to try when it first started making movies with Iron Man.
‘The worst kind of horror movie’
A new movie on Netflix is so logic-defying and muddled, it completely loses its point. But that’s not even the worst of it.
Kristen Bell’s new movie is a tangled mess
Despite Kristen Bell’s likeable performance and a really intriguing premise based on a true story, the movie is a total bust.
Raging Netflix movie hinges on one thing
Everything in Netflix’s new film, The Guilty, hinges on Jake Gyllenhaal’s raging performance. He’s not just in every scene, he is every scene.
New movie should make you nauseous
Deeply unsettling, there will be many Australians who will choose to not see this film out of principle. Those that do will be confronted with a strong perspective.
Thrilling caper movie from a master
Steven Soderbergh knows how to pull off a caper – and the marriage of the auto industry and criminal gangs makes for a lot of fun.
Dishevelled Nicolas Cage is a triumph
You might think you know what Nicolas Cage’s new movie is going to be about, but you’re probably wrong.
Small town’s extraordinary role on 9/11
When the Twin Towers were attacked on 9/11, hundreds of planes were still in the air. What followed for 38 of them is the subject of a dazzling story.
Netflix movie widely misses the mark
Netflix’s new action thriller almost delivers on two crucial counts but widely misses the mark on the most important point.
‘Dazzling’: Critics review newest blockbuster
A handful of the world’s top critics have now seen the highly anticipated film Dune and delivered their verdicts. This is what they said.
Netflix’s top movie is utterly unwatchable
Since its release on Friday night, it’s already hit the top spot in Netflix’s most-watched list despite being undeniably terrible.
Starpower saves predictable new movie
You’ll easily guess every character and story beat in this new movie but there’s enough star power to pleasantly pass the time.
Gutsy new movie takes massive swing
In a movie landscape filled with formulaic popcorn flick, when something this different comes along, you sit up and take notice.
Shambolic new movie rips off ’90s classic
A big, effects-laden new movie that skates by on star Ryan Reynolds’ charm will remind you of an acclaimed classic 1990s film.
Margot’s deranged and violent movie
A much derided 2016 superhero blockbuster has had a do-over with a new creative vision. But the big question is, can it correct the mistakes of the former?
Disney’s creatively bankrupt new movie
It has bankable stars Emily Blunt and The Rock, but no amount star power can make a generic blockbuster interesting.
‘So much scarier than a horror movie’
Infused with suspense, dread and claustrophobia, this dramedy is more terrifying than a horror movie. And no one even dies.
New movie uncovers scariest thing of all
The filmmaker behind The Sixth Sense returns with a story not about ghosts or tree monsters, but the terrifying fate none of us can avoid.
11-year wait for massive movie
A long-wished-for movie featuring some of the industry’s most talented stars is finally here, 11 years after rumours first started swirling.
New movie is a rare work of beauty
Lauded at its festival premiere, you might be surprised to learn this rare work of beauty is from a first-time filmmaker.
Blood and grisly death in new movie
With its heightened performances and almost-cartoon-like violence, this new action thriller is another entry into a crowded genre.
Anticipated movie’s nauseating flaw
Twenty-five years since Space Jam defied expectations, the sequel is better in many ways. But in another way, it’s so, so much worse.
Aussie up-and-comer lands huge US role
Once picked for a prestigious award by Naomi Watts and Matt Damon, this Perth native is going to make waves in an acclaimed US TV show.
Blockbuster’s $200 million mistake
Chris Pratt’s latest action movie wouldn’t have been so disappointing if it had turned down a $200 million offer.
Movie comes with unusual warning
While trigger warnings are rare for movies released in cinemas. This new film more than justifies its use.
New movie is execrable waste of time
Don’t let its star-studded cast fool you because this action-comedy caper is neither funny or thrilling.
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