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CHRIS DOS SANTOS
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Ever since he popped in 'The Lion King' VHS, Chris has been infatuated with film. He has a Bachelor in Film and Television, and is currently a manger at Greater Union. Chris practically lives at the cinema; whenever he is working, he is there watching the latest films - good, bad and everything in between.

TOP 3 ARTISTS: Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monae, The Cast of High School Musical
TOP 3 MOVIES: Titanic, Gone Girl, Love, Simon
BEST CONCERT: Adele at ANZ Stadium
FIRST MEMORY OF A FILM: Having to watch 'Bambi' whenever I couldn't sleep or was crying as an infant.

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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy - She's back for one final diary entry!
BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOYShe's back for one final diary entry!
A truly the perfect finale to Bridget Jones' story. I have nothing but the highest praise for it. If you have grown up with her, this is a hilarious and heartful film to complete the journey of one of the UK's most iconic characters.
The Last Showgirl - Pamela Anderson is a shining star, the script is a broken rhinestone
THE LAST SHOWGIRLPamela Anderson is a shining star, the script is a broken rhinestone
On performances alone 'The Last Showgirl' is truly phenomenal, but when the script isn't supporting these actors it just comes across as lacklustre. See it for Pamela Anderson but don't expect a fully fleshed-out story.
Wolf Man - This full moon, don’t go to the cinema
WOLF MANThis full moon, don’t go to the cinema
'Wolf Man' is a prime example of bad horror. It doesn't have a creative bone in its body; it's just moving pictures before your eyes. The creature work is lacklustre, making this all boil down to an unworthwhile and boring experience.
Monster Summer - Disney Channel star directs 'Stranger Things' wannabe
MONSTER SUMMERDisney Channel star directs 'Stranger Things' wannabe
If you have a pre-tween who loves 'Goosebumps' or whatever the current children's horror equivalent is, it's a fine way to keep them entertained, but they will most likely enjoy just rewatching something at home
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - That hedgehog is still fast!
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3That hedgehog is still fast!
'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' is more of the same that we've come to expect from the loveable blue hedgehog. It ramps up the fan service for the gamers, but it never fully comes together. For a family outing, it has something to satisfy everyone, even if it won't have a lasting impact.
Mufasa: The Lion King - Disney’s redemption arc to fix a legacy
MUFASA: THE LION KINGDisney’s redemption arc to fix a legacy
From the great songs to the huge step up in animation, 'Mufasa: The Lion King' may be the surprise of the year. It could be partly because of the low expectations, but Jenkins has crafted something quite beautiful out of something soulless.
Paddington in Peru - Get your passports! We are going to Peru!
PADDINGTON IN PERUGet your passports! We are going to Peru!
Paddington is so loveable that I would watch him do about anything, so even though 'Peru' may be one of the weaker entries in this franchise it's still leagues above a lot of the other family content out there.
Kraven the Hunter - Sony’s Spider-Man Universe is being hunted
KRAVEN THE HUNTERSony’s Spider-Man Universe is being hunted
Its bloated plot weighs this down from being any fun. What could have been an easy fun popcorn flick really stumbles at every turn. At this stage, this is the last film slated for the SSU. While I enjoyed the ride I think it's time to put this to bed and quietly move on.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim - Middle Earth gets an anime makeover
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIMMiddle Earth gets an anime makeover
I enjoyed my time with this film - I just wish it came across as more polished. This is a very dense story and has to set up a lot of characters, making it feel bloated at times. I hope fans really cling to it, because this should be the way we expand franchises instead of empty cash-grab sequels.
Kiss Me, Kate - The Taming of the West End
KISS ME, KATEThe Taming of the West End
'Kiss, Me Kate' is a fun show that's been impressively captured. Is it a show I would seek out if it was playing? Probably not, but it's a treat to watch a Broadway legend captured on film any day of the week.
Wicked - A movie musical that defies gravity
WICKEDA movie musical that defies gravity
It is more than just an adaption of a musical, it is something so personal to me and millions of people around the world. I am so grateful to the entire production team for taking care of 'Wicked' and truly giving us not just a faithful adaption but one of the best cinematic musicals of the 21st century.
Here - Blandness happens here
HEREBlandness happens here
For a graphic novel so acclaimed and a 'Forrest Gump' reunion, 'Here' should not have turned out this bland and forgettable. There are some good ideas here, but it appears the filmmakers didn't look past those ideas to give us a compelling story.
Saturday Night - Live from New York! It’s the best biopics of the year
SATURDAY NIGHTLive from New York! It’s the best biopics of the year
Setting this film in those chaotic 90 minutes to the first episode of 'Saturday Night Live' gives this film such kinetic energy. It also doesn't give the film time to waffle; this is a tight, fun ride that celebrates everyone's hard work that went into this historic moment in television.
The Apprentice - A villain origin story
THE APPRENTICEA villain origin story
'The Apprentice' is not going be for everyone. People who support him won't like how he is depicted, and understandably people who hate him don't want to hear about him. But the film is well acted, led by a career-defining performance by Stan.
Speak No Evil - Danish film gets Americanised
SPEAK NO EVILDanish film gets Americanised
This works as a U.S. version of its Danish counterpart, even if it's missing some of the impact. McAvoy proves once again what a powerhouse he is in the horror genre. This is the perfect popcorn flick if suspenseful horrors are your thing.
Harold and the Purple Crayon - Everything he draws makes me bored
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYONEverything he draws makes me bored
'Harold and the Purple Crayon' is a book that continues to inspire children's imaginations, yet its 2024 film adaption is a bland wasteland that is best used if you want to punish them. There is no reason to even think about this movie, it serves no purpose, and manages to entertain absolutely no one.
Bookworm - Another gem in the New Zealand cinema crown
BOOKWORMAnother gem in the New Zealand cinema crown
'Bookworm' showcases everything we have grown to love about New Zealand cinema: the gorgeous landscapes, the fantastic comedy, and heart. The dynamic duo of Nell Fisher and Elijah Wood make this worth the adventure.
Mary Poppins - 60 Years of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
MARY POPPINS60 Years of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
It's not just quintessential Disney but cinema. It is one of the greatest films of all time - it gave us the gift that is Julie Andrews, unforgettable songs and, of course, all the technological achievements (we can't forget the penguins).
It Ends with Us - Colleen Hoover’s best-seller goes to the big screen
IT ENDS WITH USColleen Hoover’s best-seller goes to the big screen
It's a surprisingly respectful and emotional story that is decently executed. Lively is carrying the film and completely draws you in. It suffers from structural problems and they make the final product weaker, but I do think its core demographic will get what they want out of this.
The Fabulous Four - A fabulous trainwreck
THE FABULOUS FOURA fabulous trainwreck
It's one of 2024's wildest adventures, both negativity and positivity. It comes with the highest recommendation; you just have to see it to get the full experience.
Deadpool & Wolverine - 20th Century Fox's Marvel farewell
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE20th Century Fox's Marvel farewell
It’s not this legacy film it wants to be. It has too much pressure on it, and it’s biting off more than it can handle. The ride-or-dies are going to love it, but it needed a stronger structure to justify some of the things it was trying to go for.
Fly Me To The Moon - Blast off for a charming launch
FLY ME TO THE MOONBlast off for a charming launch
This film is a blast - a rocky one, but a fun package. If rom-coms are your thing, grab your girls and see this on a Friday night have a blast.
Despicable Me 4 - 14 years on, the Minions still rule family films
DESPICABLE ME 414 years on, the Minions still rule family films
It's a pure kid's film, with its only goal to make them enjoy it, and it more than succeeds. 'Despicable Me 4' is a sure-fire safe fun bet for families - and that's truly all it has to be.
Ezra - Family drama about autism has some speedbumps
EZRAFamily drama about autism has some speedbumps
It has a lot of heart to it and is sure to captivate a lot of people, but it leans too hard into the drama of the plot that the emotional beats get lost along the journey.
Cuckoo - Needs to be more loco
CUCKOONeeds to be more loco
It has all the pieces, but they never come together. The recipe for a fun horror film is here, but this is a dish that comes undercooked.
My Old Ass - A coming-of-age delight
MY OLD ASSA coming-of-age delight
A blast of a coming-of-age movie with stellar performances and hilarious comedy. It's sure to speak volumes to the younger generation and is just a perfect cozy film.
I Saw the TV Glow - The horror of self-identity
I SAW THE TV GLOWThe horror of self-identity
It may disappoint horror fans due to its unconventional approach to genre but for those who connect to it, it will be one of their most profound cinema experiences this year. From its stellar performances to dazing visuals, 'I Saw the TV Glow' is one of the most important films of the year.
A Different Man - Sebastian Stan transforms
A DIFFERENT MANSebastian Stan transforms
An extremely engaging and funny watch. Stan is fantastic, and this is sure to mark a turning point in his career. Its journey of self-image is sure to be relatable for many viewers, and it's one of 2024's most surprising films.
The Bikeriders - 60s biker period piece needs more fuel
THE BIKERIDERS60s biker period piece needs more fuel
It has a lot to enjoy from its visuals to its performances, however, it lacks depth in characters and story to make this a worthwhile ride.
Tarzan - 25 years of ‘Two Worlds, One Family’
TARZAN25 years of ‘Two Worlds, One Family’
More than its other films, Disney took a lot of interesting journeys with this IP, and while it's easily overlooked, there is so much to love about it. It perfectly ties up what the Disney Renaissance was all about - innovation and creativity - and making films for modern audiences.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die - Miami's finest entry yet
BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIEMiami's finest entry yet
'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' is easily the best film in the franchise, managing to capture the Michael Bay aesthetic in a fun and modern way, with absolute knock-out action sequences and great fan service to die-hard fans while still being approachable for new audiences.
The Garfield Movie - Garfield gets animated
THE GARFIELD MOVIEGarfield gets animated
This once again proves that this cat doesn't work in a theatrical format. Even the kids in the audience were quiet the whole time, barely laughing.
Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero - Lil Nas X is the industry, baby
LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTEROLil Nas X is the industry, baby
It's purely for fans. It's too focused on the tour to really get into who Lil Nas X is and his journey. It feels like glorified behind-the-scenes footage that would be included on DVD packaged with the album.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - Fast and Furiosa
FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGAFast and Furiosa
'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' is worth the almost ten-year wait. It’s the perfect world-building to this apocalyptic wasteland while still delivering on fantastic action set pieces the franchise is known for.
IF - John Krasinski’s home for Imaginary Friends
IFJohn Krasinski’s home for Imaginary Friends
It's is perfectly fine, but lacks fun imaginary friends while its heartfelt real-life story gets lost in the mix. Cailey Fleming shines, but the rest of the film just falls into a middling family adventure.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - A new era for the franchise
KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APESA new era for the franchise
This was always going to be a very tough film to pull off after the breathtaking arc of the previous entries, but it's a worthy addition to the canon.
Back to Black - Wishing 'We Only Said Goodbye' to hollow biopics
BACK TO BLACKWishing 'We Only Said Goodbye' to hollow biopics
'Back to Black' is a disrespectful, hollow depiction of Amy Winehouse’s legacy. There is absolutely no reason to see this. Marisa Abela tries her best, but even she can’t save this.
Monkey Man - Dev Patel's directorial debut is a knockout
MONKEY MANDev Patel's directorial debut is a knockout
This is truly going to go down as one of the best action movies of the 2020s. Patel as a director is a tour de force and absolutely delivers.
Hannah Montana: The Movie - Sweet Nibblets! It's 15 years since Hannah went to the big screen
HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIESweet Nibblets! It's 15 years since Hannah went to the big screen
'Hannah Montana: The Movie' sits in that untouchable category of films for a certain generation. It has more than stood the test of time for the last 15 years - 'Hannah Montana' was such a cultural phenomenon that it changed tween media forever, and we have never seen anything reach its level again.
Kung Fu Panda 4 - Shadoosh! Po is back on the big screen
KUNG FU PANDA 4Shadoosh! Po is back on the big screen
While the comedy and animation are fun and vibrant, the story really weighs this outing down. It's a fine way to kill 90 minutes this Easter and not much more - it's not a trainwreck like many other sequels are this long after the last entry, but it's simply a weaker film.
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