‘Thrilling’: why Conclave is a knockout from start to finish
If you think a movie based on choosing a new pope sounds boring then think again – the gripping Conclave will keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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‘Must-see’: Why original and funny Anora is downright addictive
Showcasing an incredible new acting talent, ‘must-see’ Anora provokes genuine fascination and outright curiosity, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Robbie Williams biopic is a minor movie miracle – monkey and all
Turning global pop star Robbie Williams into a CGI monkey could have backfired spectacularly but it actually turns Better Man into a musical biopic that’s a cut about the rest, writes Leigh Paatsch.
One big problem with Lion King prequel
The animals and action look incredible and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs are just fine, but there is something a bit too familiar about Mufasa: The Lion King.
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Lord of the Rings anime prequel is only for diehard fans
The anime style gives the action punch, but Lord of the Rings prequel The War Of the Rohirrim is too long and talky for all but the most diehard of Tolkien fans, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Pharrell Williams Lego doco like nothing seen before
Never mind the regular documentary, the Lego-inspired “blockumentary” Piece By Piece is the perfect way to capture the essence of hit-maker Pharrell Williams, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why Hugh Grant is the perfect storm of sinister and absurd
The tension levels in Heretic start out slightly north of uncomfortable and end somewhere just south of unbearable – thanks to an impeccably cast Hugh Grant, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why movie is a wicked pleasure for musical fans
From vividly immersive world-building to an instantly investing tale, what Wicked does well, it does very impressively indeed – but it helps if you love movie musicals of all shapes and sizes, writes Leigh Paatsch.
First review: long-awaited sequel Gladiator II just gets away with it
Audiences have been baying for a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning sword and sandals classic for more than two decades – but is it worth the wait?
‘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.
‘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.
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