The film just didn’t resonate. It lacked the humour, the heart and the finesse of Gurinda Chadha’s previous films, and therefore it falls short.

This documentary plays like an artist bio mixed with a best-of album, offering nothing new and leaving almost no impression, thoroughly unlike its legendary subject.

‘Promised’ hopes to be a standout in the Australian film landscape, but just falls flat. The acting is fine and the story is somewhat interesting, but the filmmakers just don't quite pull it off.

Darkly elegant cinematography, expert utilisation of colour and excellent performances by the two leads ensure ‘Slam’ is never less than compelling and through-provoking viewing.

It might be an imperfect movie with a few scenes that ring hollow, but the moments that work are fuller than many whole films.

A surprising follow-up to the original film - it's funny, and the action is really engaging. Yes, it’s filled with flaws, but it’s nice to leave a Disney film not wanting to cry in a ball.

Far from the bottom of the psychological thriller barrel. While the film loses itself in its narrative, the cast is definitely great, and it's worth checking out even just for the wild third act.

It’s easy to see ‘Double Tap’ is designed for fans of the original. Even with its flaws, the sequel doesn’t overstay its welcome, and remains a solid piece of popcorn entertainment.

‘Fleabag’ has changed the cultural landscape. Having the opportunity in Australia to see Phoebe Waller-Bridge's groundbreaking masterpiece is one you simply cannot miss.

‘Judy’ is a film that celebrates Garland's legacy, and while the film is a little generic in its storytelling, Zellweger’s truly phenomenal performance pulls you into this behind the scenes to look at one of Hollywood’s greatest stars.

The film deserves to be acknowledged for discovering the future of movies and the capacity of the technology, but it sticks to a safe plot we've seen before... a few times.

An amusing, cunningly structured meta-commentary on filmmaking and cinematic ideals of beauty, the film is also an inside joke with a generosity of heart and humour.

It manages to make a narco narrative feel new and visually stunning on a broad dreamlike canvas, taking a creaky old Hollywood genre and molding it into something altogether more entrancing.

There’s no doubt that we’re witnessing something deeply personal, and some moments are shattering in their honesty, while other aspects seem to lack an objective understanding for its viewers.

A luxuriously paced, wittily gory zombie comedy, it’s part social commentary, part homage to cinema, and all ridiculous. You’d be dead right to want to check it out.

There’s just enough scares to appeal to the under-15s with disposable income, but very little for anyone else looking to get into the real Halloween spirit.

This is about as art house as Hollywood cinema gets. While a journey to the outer realms of our solar system, ‘Ad Astra’ is also an exploration of the human heart.

'Dora' is great. It’s cute and fun, exciting and with plenty of self-deprecating humour and Latin flavour, and boasts great messages about fitting in and being yourself

From start to finish, this is a film full of non-stop laughs, and big ones too. Packing a punch with subjects of losing friendships and growing up that are sure to hit home for a lot of people.

Rooted in Polanski-like psycho horror and with an ending that is interpretively ambiguous, this film leaves something to be desired as a story.

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25 years ago, a little black-and-white movie made by a guy from New Jersey no-one had ever heard of hit Sundance by storm. Kevin Smith proved with his labour of love that anyone can make a movie.

An enjoyable rom-com, filled with equal amounts of sweet moments and tense ones.

Running at a lean 75 minutes and offering a bounty of gore, atmosphere and thought-provoking stories, it's a rare horror anthology that moves from strength to strength and never overstays its welcome.

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The documentary excels in never sensationalising any aspect of Dujuan’s story for dramatic effect; simply capturing Dujuan’s daily life is enough to make blood boil and tears fall.

The film makes an assertion about circumstances, luck, determination and grit - whilst also advocating kindness.

Intersexual people are not something that is discussed nor understood by a huge section of society. For this reason, the film should be celebrated, even if it’s not as strong as it wants to be.

There’s too much plot to make this a character piece, and too much character to make it plot-driven. Nor is it balanced. It only has two acts, needing a better middle to really hook the audience.

With his director's cut, Ari Aster has elevated an already incredible film to the status of a masterpiece.

Sean Patrick Shaul’s documentary on Boll's life and career explores his background, how he broke into the industry, and why he developed such a bad reputation amongst fans of films and video games.

The protagonist’s myth-like search into his physical and metaphysical past is a feat of filmmaking that's as impressive as it is vital, where dream and fantasy and longing flow together.

This documentary tracks a group of unlikely people in a very peculiar and undocumented situation. It's a reminder that age is but a number, and we are only as limited as we think we are.

Equal parts violent, tragic, comic, silly and surreal, this is an extremely strange movie, and that strangeness will either endear it to you or alienate you.

This is one of those heartwarming tearjerkers that's sure to be an instant crowd-pleaser, showcasing not only the power of friendships but of disabled friendships.

A pointless, dull, drawn-out attempt at horror. The only reason it’ll leave you screaming is out of boredom.

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