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THE PAINTER AND THE THIEF

An strange, joyful examination of an artist and her muse

It's not a black-and-white narrative with a good guy, a bad guy, and a clear-cut scheme. It's a raw yet rich exploration of the messiness of human relationships, their beauty and depravity.

PIXIE

A violent bunch of eejits

There are lots of laughs, and though there's not much new, the chemistry between the characters is wonderful. Crass, funny and violent, what are movies for if not to escape reality and enjoy yourself.

SYNCHRONIC

A time-tripping sci-fi drama

Even if Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead only pull at an interesting thread and don't fully unravel it, it's still more interesting and unique than most other genre movies you'll see.

THE THING ABOUT HARRY

A gay tale for the romantics

Its strong suit is the dynamo chemistry between its two leads, who breathe life into their characters. It's a film for those who have love in their hearts, or those who need a good dose of it.

WILD MOUNTAIN THYME

Not the quirky, charming film you'd hope it to be

I cannot recommend anyone sit through these tedious 102 minutes that feel so much longer, but if you're in the mood for a quiet film that requires virtually no brainpower, then give this one a go.

PENGUIN BLOOM

An inspiring true Aussie film

A good tear-jerker based on a true story. It proves Australia is capable of making strong movies showcasing great talent in front of and behind the camera.

WOLFWALKERS

A gorgeously animated Irish fable

With its multi-layered metaphysical storytelling and rich animation, this is the kind of animated film that culturally literate adults can watch without needing a pint-sized companion as pretext.

BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS

Fact meets fiction and boozing ensues

It's a portrait of a dying Americana, a chance to air-lick the salt of the earth, a Depression-era David Lynch movie, a tour through a monastery to which broken people retreat.

BATMAN: SOUL OF THE DRAGON

Pushing the boundaries of Batman fatigue

This was a chance to reinvent an old and potentially interesting DC Comics hero, but Warner Bros. seems adverse to taking chances on movies with other characters in them besides Batman.

MUSIC

Sia's feature debut falls flat

Sia clearly has an artist's eye but not a storyteller's pen. Full of uninspired tropes and grossly predictable, it offers nothing new to cinema-goers, and even less for Sia and Maddie Ziegler fans.

ANOTHER ROUND

What a beautiful, beautiful ride

Exploring Danish culture while reminding us not to ignore our youthful dreams, this is a supremely charming effort by Thomas Vinterberg.

LUPIN THE THIRD: THE FIRST

Honour and adventure amongst thieves

There's little here for fans not to enjoy, and although it's certainly not going to blow the mind of any newcomers, it's a fun introduction to the world's greatest gentleman thief, Lupin.

SHADOW IN THE CLOUD

Wildly messy WWII fantasy horror

It's an absolute mess, but also a small miracle that it's as entertaining as it is. Roseanne Liang rises to the challenge of her one-location war movie, making the film feel downright claustrophobic.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

The start of something new, even 15 years on

In 2006, an unassuming TV movie called 'High School Musical' became a cultural phenomenon. 15 years on, Chris reveals why he owes his life to it.

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN

Nice guys no more

An uncomfortable watch, but in the best way possible. It is a game-changer in every sense of the word; an A+ thriller that doesn't shy away from talking about real issues that need to be confronted.

SUMMERLAND

Sweet and sentimental

It goes beyond its often-tired narrative beats to deliver a moving story about love, loss and belonging, while managing to take its devastating subject matter and presenting it in a mostly jaunty way.

BUDDY GAMES

Yikes! Toxic masculinity at its most mediocre

Despite efforts to wrap this film in a friendship bow to balance out the toxic BS, it doesn't succeed. It tries too hard to be funny, whimsical and cool, and it fails at every turn.

MONSTER HUNTER

A meandering, mundane monstrosity

This isn't fun. It's too loud, too hard to follow, too bonkers to be appealing, and not anywhere near bonkers enough to be good for a laugh. It yells aggressively at you for an hour and a half.

SOUL

Pixar's finest work in years

It implores you to find beauty and gratitude in your circumstances. There is no doubt that is by far the best film Pixar has released in years - possibly even this decade.

A CALL TO SPY

The unknown stories of real-life heroes

It falls into the traps that too many biopics suffer, but with a great ensemble cast, there is space for this film to exist and prosper. These real-life heroic women deserve your attention.

CHRISTMAS MOVIES

'Tis the season with SWITCH's festive flick picks

Stuck on what to watch this holiday season? We at SWITCH have broken down the best Christmas films to bring that much-need holiday joy.

WONDER WOMAN 1984

A new era of wonder... occasionally

It isn't as easy as saying this is a good or bad movie. The pieces are there, but it does come across as a bit of a mess, even though the action sequences are breathtaking.

KILL IT AND LEAVE THIS TOWN

A surreal trudge through working-class Poland

Many films tackle mortality, longing, and death, but so few have tackled those themes as wholeheartedly (and blended them so surreally) as Mariusz Wilczyński.

BOXING DAY MOVIES 2020

The year's biggest films bursting onto cinema screens

Take a look through our collection of Boxing Day films, and let us know if you agree with our reviews of these highly-anticipated movies!

30 YEARS SINCE KINDERGARTEN COP

Arnie and the genre-bending actors who shocked us all

In honour of one of the greatest wing-spreaders on and off the screen, Jess has compiled a list of some of the best career shakers going around.

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