Film Review

Good Fortune Film Review

Friendship and perseverance are at the heart of the light hearted and deeply relatable comedy ‘Good Fortune’ written, directed by and starring Aziz Ansari.

‘Good...

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Film Review

Music biopics are always a difficult genre to tackle – with everything from casting to storyline and soundtrack inevitably coming under harsh scrutiny. And director Scott

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Him Film Review

As a historically sidelined genre of mainstream cinema, horror has often been granted the greatest leeway for subversive storytelling. Removed from the strict parameters of

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Film Review

There is a moment very early on in ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ which underpins the whole point of the film.

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell star as two people...

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Film Review

It’s time to say goodbye – and it couldn’t possibly be a more touching or beautiful send-off.

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ is just that – grand in scale,...

The Conjuring: Last Rites Film Review

’The Conjuring: Last Rites' marks the fourth and final chapter in the main 'Conjuring' series, and while the Warrens (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, still radiating

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The Roses Film Review

With the understanding that current filmmaking trends favour the nostalgia-infused sequels, prequels and reboots of beloved classics, there is still the occasional remake

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Freakier Friday Film Review

Jamie-Lee Curtis really lets her goofy freak flag fly in this sequel to the iconic millennial body swap comedy.

In the original 'Freaky Friday', a wild child teen...

Bride Hard Film Review

‘Pitch Perfect’ alumni Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp reunite in a hilariously awkward, action-packed adventure directed by Simon West.

An entertaining mix of action...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Film Review

Marvel Studios’ 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' marks a long-awaited return of Marvel’s original superhero family to the big screen. The film introduces Reed Richards

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Superman Film Review

James Gunn hits the ground running with this fresh, vibrant new story about the Man Of Steel.

This new ‘Superman’ is a total home run – vibrant colours and...

28 Years Later Film Review

More than two decades since the rage virus first infected the big screen, '28 Years Later' marks a visceral return to the apocalyptic world that Danny Boyle and Alex Garland

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Karate Kid: Legends Film Review

'Karate Kid: Legends' is a nostalgic reboot of the beloved 'Karate Kid' saga, bridging generations of martial arts storytelling.

Li Fong (Ben Wang) is a teenage...

Lilo & Stitch Film Review

Disney's live-action remake of 'Lilo & Stitch' brings a fresh emotional depth to the beloved 2002 animated classic, while staying true to its heartwarming themes of

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Clown In A Cornfield Film Review

Small town values turn deadly in the hilariously dark teen slasher film ‘Clown In A Cornfield’.

When angsty teen Quinn Maybrook moves with her father to the fading...

Snow White Film Review

The 2025 iteration of ‘Snow White’ is a canvas of stunning colours, fantastic CGI and an iconic story – but how does it stack up in the era of live-action remakes?

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Maria Film Review

For nearly a decade, Chilean director Pablo Larrain has been inspired by the poignant moments in the lives of some of the most influential women in the 20th

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Emilia Pérez Film Review

A Spanish-language musical film, directed by French auteur Jacques Audiard (‘The Prophet’, ‘Rust’ and ‘Bone’), about a Mexican cartel leader who enlists the help of a lawyer

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Mufasa: The Lion King Film Review

In 1994, Disney released the iconic 'The Lion King': a beautiful animation with a soundtrack from the legendary Elton John and Tim Rice. We were introduced to Simba, Nala and

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Wicked Film Review

First things first – after the immense success and saturation of ‘Barbie’ just last year – with its female-fronted cast and beautiful messaging about the experiences of

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