A slickly directed, spooky and surprisingly empathetic film about the monsters that dwell in the human mind.

An emotional and absorbing story that works to humanise a billionaire. Australian audiences won’t look at the familiar Westfield logo in the same light after watching this documentary.

While the film does have the potential to be fun, what was unexpected was just how bland it is. Although John Cena is charismatic as hell, the rest of the film isn’t that hot.

This film epitomises the risk that filmmakers take with adapting a long-running or ongoing manga - a vast amount of material has to be peeled back to the core essentials..

While the first ten minutes are very wild, the film loses steam quickly and becomes yet another bland forgettable kids' film. It sincerely misses the mark of being a fun adventure film.

This is one film to skip if you’re looking for an entertaining kids film. Definitely not one that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Owing a debt to Nicolas Winding Refn, Diao Yinan’s sophomore feature may be little more than an exercise in style, but it’s certainly a dazzling and mythic one.

Dr Ruth is so much more than just a 90-year-old with the big balls to talk about sex. This is the story of a strong woman who finally gains recognition for her long service to society.

Despite its many flaws, the film is very sweet and adorable and pushes some great messages about love and self-acceptance. Let's call this one a diamond in the rough.

Yet another bland, boring animated kids film. It isn’t terribly insulting to the Addams legacy because it feels so far removed from it. Don’t waste your time; just show your kids the 90s films.

Mystery fans rejoice: this is an impeccable cinematic achievement, laced with sardonic wit, division and conflict, and of course a perplexing puzzle. This is easily one of the most fun films of 2019.

It is a pity that the story never finds its feet; a combination of this level of craft and a real ripper of a yarn would have made this a slam-dunk. As it stands, the magic is still there.

A profile of a versatile, passionate and insatiable performer, who dedicated her life to being on stage, on her own terms. Essential for fans and anyone with an interest in feminism and music.

If it’s been a long week, a film about a group of unlikely elderly men winning big by doing what they love with the ones they love is exactly what you need. It’s a great story, and needed to be told.

As much as it never quite finds its groove, it’s still an often thrilling and genuinely entertaining film, profiling an important figure in the movement against the Iraq War.

It’s shocking that a film so simple can be so nearly flawless. As an ugly portrait of two flawed people it's never easy to watch, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences in years.

An impressive biopic that rarely strays from its path. A melding of entertainment and creativity, this should be considered both a commercial and critical success.

2019's reboot is a fun watch with a great cast, especially a scene-stealing Kristen Stewart. If you like pure joy, it's highly recommend you check it out on the big screen.

The film boils down to the idea of truth and morality versus the administrative state, and a country not living up to its ideals. With America more polarised than ever, this film couldn’t be more timely.

A portrait of an artist entering the last act of their lives, looking back at what they have created and the battlefield left in their wake, and facing the fear of never creating again.

A brilliant piece of art, and clearly a personal project for Sam Mendes. It's sure to entertain audiences and garner respect from critics for its execution.

It isn’t as a sure-fire hit as the first film, but like all of Aardman's works, it’s another fun adventure with creative animation, charming characters and a heartwarming story.

A film about family dynamics, it’s in the quiet observation of working-class parents and their children that 83-year-old Ken Loach’s latest film hits its nuanced, deeply emotional notes.

All everyone is after here is closure. Whether or not anyone finds it - well, you’ll have to watch and find out, but this moving and revealing story is worth it.

If ‘Shoplifters’ was a beautifully-crafted painting, this would be stick figure doodles. Catherine Deneuve gives the best performance, with Juliette Binoche and Ethan Hawke criminally underutilised.

It manages to capture the essence, cheek and love Anton Yelchin brought into the world, and the of heartache his passing. It may be a very long time before we see a talent like his again.

There are scenes that are fascinating and genuinely absorbing and show a vulnerable side of Liam rarely seen in public, but the documentary, unfortunately, morphs into a full-blown hagiography.

Combining wartime drama and survival horror instead of merely taking a gruesome premise and throwing it to the wolves, this is a thoughtful, understated and quietly powerful film.

The cast - a who's who of British cinema - does an admiral job with the source material they are given, but who would have thought a film about how the dictionary was made would be dull?

The film explores the perils of suburbia by satirising typical issues and offering up grotesque caricatures of real-life parenting discomforts.

If you’re after a character-focused espionage drama with an emphasis on realism rather than a James Bond-style spy caper, 'The Operative' is worth checking out.

Combining the unholy trio of Nicolas Cage, H.P. Lovecraft and Richard Stanley seems like insane brilliance on paper, which is why it’s so disappointing that this film is a bit of a slog.

So many of the films that I’ve loved, worshipped and quoted ad nauseam to this day are so deliciously women-centric - I must have just naturally gravitated towards them.

Distorting reality through a dreamlike lens, the filmmakers created a world of blunt allegories and social antagonisms, perverted by a unique style into a manic, nearly unclassifiable black comedy.

It wants to be deep and meaningful, but fails at both. It turns into a boring snoozefest; all the characters are bland and too full of themselves to even come close to being relatable.

SWITCH has explored this year's Jewish International Film Festival program to bring you the best films from the festival!

This isn’t telling one story, but a number of stories spanning decades with same dangerous gangsters, sharing the same threads of beautiful cinematography, great visual effects and patient editing.

After flicking through every page and watching the eerie stories brought to life by 11 talented Australian female filmmakers, you’ll quickly decide on your own favourites and be left wanting more.

Some 'Shining' fans will see it as a perfect follow-up, others will deem it too different. It’s a fun supernatural horror aided by fantastic performances by Rebecca Ferguson and Kyliegh Curran.

With incredible cinematography, this film supports the creation and telling of Indigenous stories, by Indigenous people, with Indigenous actors.