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Movie Reviews
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.
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