Film Review

Gladiator II Film Review

“Are you not entertained?” shouts Russell Crowe’s Maximus in one of the many iconic scenes in Ridley Scott’s 2000 masterpiece, 'Gladiator'.

And entertained we were...
Joker: Folie à Deux Film Review

'Joker' made an indelible mark when it hit cinemas in 2019. It struck a nerve – sparking discussions about mental health and society's perception of those who struggle with
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Edward Scissorhands (Dance Production) Film Review

Nothing warms the heart quite like nostalgia, and Matthew Bourne aimed well when he chose to craft a dance production of Tim Burton’s iconic film 'Edward
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MaXXXine Film Review

Director Ti West’s horror series has garnered a cultish following, built largely on 2022’s ‘X’ and then its ambitious prequel ‘Pearl’. As such, 'MaXXXine' – the final piece
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Inside Out 2 Film Review

'Inside Out 2', the much-anticipated sequel to Pixar's 2015 hit 'Inside Out', dives back into the intricate workings of the mind of Riley, now a teenager.

Directed...
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Film Review

'Bad Boys: Ride Or Die', the fourth instalment in the 'Bad Boys' franchise, brings back Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, once
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Review: 'Eno' Live Screening @ Vivid Live @ Sydney Opera House

Vivid's curation of music, art and visuals is hitting its second weekend, as Sydney Opera House hosts 'Eno' (1 June), a screening of Gary Hustwit's documentary with a twist –
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Long Live Montero Film Review

‘Long Live Montero’ follows Lil Nas X over a period of 60 days as he embarks on his first ever tour, from rehearsals to his final show.

Following the breakout...
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Film Review

In the 1970s, George Miller introduced us to a character named Max. He was mad.

He was Mad Max, and he introduced the world to a dystopian future of misogyny and...
Challengers Film Review

Game. Set. Match. Zendaya. This is tennis. But not as you’ve seen it before.

It’s blood, sweat, tears, sex, techno and full-frontal male nudity. Questions around...
The Fall Guy Film Review

On paper, ‘The Fall Guy’ sounds like a reasonably fun, if a little frivolous, Hollywood action flick: Down-on-his-luck stuntman finds himself tasked with a very important job
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Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Film Review

Since Japan introduced the world to Godzilla in 1954, it seems the world has become enamoured with the overgrown lizard.

Fast forward to 2024, and there have been...
Imaginary Film Review

Lionsgate and horror stalwart Blumhouse ('Insidious', 'Five Nights At Freddy’s', 'M3GAN') take the innocent concept of childhood imaginary friends and distort it in the
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Dune: Part Two Film Review

Breathtaking. Absorbing. Beautiful. Masterful. Epic. Grand. Spectacular.

This is 'Dune: Part Two' as seen on the IMAX screen in Melbourne.

Denis...
Baghead Film Review

An unexpected family inheritance turns into a desperate fight for survival in the tense new horror film ‘Baghead’.

Directed by Alberto Corredor and based on the...
The Color Purple (2024) Film Review

Based on the book 'The Color Purple' (published in 1982) by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker, 'The Color Purple' was first adapted for screen in 1985 by Steven
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Mean Girls (2024) Film Review

The 2004 film 'Mean Girls' is arguably one of the most iconic films ever made, and has spent 20 years with its hot pink heels dug firmly into the soil of the zeitgeist. Heels
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Dream Scenario Film Review

An endearing, often humorous, yet morbidly dark take on cancel culture, 'Dream Scenario' is the perfect vehicle for Nicolas Cage to showcase his method acting talents while
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Wonka Film Review

The trailer for the upcoming Willy Wonka origin story left a bad taste in lots of mouths – appearing naff to some and a little cringe to others. Well, if the lesson of not
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Napoleon Film Review

‘Napoleon’ is a beast of a movie, Ridley Scott – always a director ready to take the bull by the horns – seems up to the task, but as the film draws to its close, it becomes
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Film Review

“Are you not entertained?” shouts Russell Crowe’s Maximus in one of the many iconic scenes in Ridley Scott’s 2000 masterpiece, 'Gladiator'.

'Joker' made an indelible mark when it hit cinemas in 2019. It struck a nerve – sparking discussions about mental health and society's perception of those who struggle with

Nothing warms the heart quite like nostalgia, and Matthew Bourne aimed well when he chose to craft a dance production of Tim Burton’s iconic film 'Edward

Director Ti West’s horror series has garnered a cultish following, built largely on 2022’s ‘X’ and then its ambitious prequel ‘Pearl’. As such, 'MaXXXine' – the final piece

'Inside Out 2', the much-anticipated sequel to Pixar's 2015 hit 'Inside Out', dives back into the intricate workings of the mind of Riley, now a teenager.

'Bad Boys: Ride Or Die', the fourth instalment in the 'Bad Boys' franchise, brings back Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, once

Vivid's curation of music, art and visuals is hitting its second weekend, as Sydney Opera House hosts 'Eno' (1 June), a screening of Gary Hustwit's documentary with a twist –

‘Long Live Montero’ follows Lil Nas X over a period of 60 days as he embarks on his first ever tour, from rehearsals to his final show.

In the 1970s, George Miller introduced us to a character named Max. He was mad.

Game. Set. Match. Zendaya. This is tennis. But not as you’ve seen it before.

On paper, ‘The Fall Guy’ sounds like a reasonably fun, if a little frivolous, Hollywood action flick: Down-on-his-luck stuntman finds himself tasked with a very important job

Since Japan introduced the world to Godzilla in 1954, it seems the world has become enamoured with the overgrown lizard.

Lionsgate and horror stalwart Blumhouse ('Insidious', 'Five Nights At Freddy’s', 'M3GAN') take the innocent concept of childhood imaginary friends and distort it in the

Breathtaking. Absorbing. Beautiful. Masterful. Epic. Grand. Spectacular.

An unexpected family inheritance turns into a desperate fight for survival in the tense new horror film ‘Baghead’.

Based on the book 'The Color Purple' (published in 1982) by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker, 'The Color Purple' was first adapted for screen in 1985 by Steven

The 2004 film 'Mean Girls' is arguably one of the most iconic films ever made, and has spent 20 years with its hot pink heels dug firmly into the soil of the zeitgeist. Heels

An endearing, often humorous, yet morbidly dark take on cancel culture, 'Dream Scenario' is the perfect vehicle for Nicolas Cage to showcase his method acting talents while

The trailer for the upcoming Willy Wonka origin story left a bad taste in lots of mouths – appearing naff to some and a little cringe to others. Well, if the lesson of not

‘Napoleon’ is a beast of a movie, Ridley Scott – always a director ready to take the bull by the horns – seems up to the task, but as the film draws to its close, it becomes