heart of the beast
Showcasing some of the best New Zealand landscapes captured on film in years, Heart of the Beast is a rare film that takes its time telling a grounded story, anchored by a tremendous performance from Brad Pitt and Odin the dog. One of my favorite films this year.
shaun the sheep: the beast of mossy bottom
With its wonderfully brought-to-life clay characters and silly slapstick jokes that will have kids of all ages laughing throughout, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is another great addition to Aardman’s film collection and fantastic entertainment for the whole family.
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the weight
Heavy with atmosphere and anchored by a thunderous lead performance, The Weight is classic survival storytelling done right.
resident evil
This Resident Evil adaptation strikes a great balance between relentless survival horror and campy action. It’s an immersive, intense ride that honors the source material but keeps it fresh and made for a thoroughly entertaining cinema experience.
paw patrol: the dino movie
Colorful, funny, and packed with enough dino-sized adventure to keep the kids glued to the screen, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie also has enough heart to remind the grown-ups that sometimes giving it your best shot really is enough.
practical magic 2
Practical Magic 2 doesn’t try to reinvent the spell that made the original a cult favorite. It just mixes up another batch. Warm, nostalgic, a little spooky and best enjoyed with great friends and a cheeky midnight margarita.
oasis: don't look back in anger
A fascinating and surprisingly revealing look at Oasis, where the music is great, but it’s the complicated relationship between two brothers that really steals the show.
by any means
By Any Means is a solid historical crime thriller elevated by its remarkable true story and unusual central partnership. It isn’t always subtle, but Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II make it compelling.
the sheep detectives
One of the most endearing films to hit cinemas this year, The Sheep Detectives is the warm, cuddly, comforting film that we all need right now.
Now streaming on Prime Video
lee cronin's the mummy
Creepy with a splash of gore all wrapped up in a new Egyptian mummy mythos, Lee Cronin's The Mummy will crawl deep under your skin and stay there awhile.
Now streaming on HBO Max
hoppers
Filled with heart, humour, and exquisite animation, Hoppers is Pixar at its best.
Now streaming on Disney Plus.
sgt. haane
Sgt. Haane is a compelling and meaningful historical drama that sheds light on an important part of New Zealand’s past, even if it isn’t perfectly paced.
Now streaming on TVNZ +
project hail mary
Project Hail Mary is a visually stunning, immersive sci-fi with Ryan Gosling’s mix of humor and vulnerability perfectly matched by his alien sidekick Rocky, making every setback and triumph feel real.
Project Hail Mary is now streaming on Prime Video.
ready or not 2
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a neatly wrapped package of talented actors, popcorn horror, and playful satire, topped with a bow of gore and glory.
Now streaming on Disney Plus.
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