MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024

Get excited for this year's Melbourne International Film Festival! With a huge range of films and other events taking over Melbourne, film lovers and cinema goers will find something to whet their appetite.

Take a look through SWITCH's reviews and start putting together your must-see list! We'll be updating this page daily as new reviews come to hand, so check back throughout the festival for new reviews.

A DIFFERENT MAN

Sebastian 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.

I SAW THE TV GLOW

The 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.

MY OLD ASS

A 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.

CUCKOO

Needs 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.

INSIDE

An affecting and powerful debut Aussie feature

'Inside' isn't reinventing the Aussie thriller, but it does establish Williams as a filmmaker who could see his name someday fall in the same sentence as Justin Kurzel, Thomas M. Wright or David Michôd. It's a film that rightfully demands to be talked about.

DAUGHTERS

Powerful stories that deserve better storytelling

Natalie Rae and Angela Patton have a long way to go in terms of their storytelling skills, but 'Daughters' is worth the frustrations and will still move many to tears.

THE SUBSTANCE

Batshit body horror has a new crown jewel

The fun of 'The Substance' is seeing how far writer/director Coralie Fargeat can push the audience when they have no idea what's coming. It's all incredibly confronting but essential to the film's point of just how far some will go when suffering intense insecurity and loneliness.

BLACK BOX DIARIES

Shiori Itō's #MeToo triumph

It's an insightful look into the non-linear healing process of sexual assault survivors. By directing and producing the documentary of her own story, Shiori Itō's 'Black Box Diaries' is revealing in ways few would allow themselves to be on camera.