in cinemas
beast
Beast is a rip roaring action packed creature feature led effortlessly by Idris Elba.
good luck to you, leo grande
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is both a charming comedy and a challenging insightful drama brought to life by excellent performances from Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack.
nope
While Nope is inconsistent in its pacing and themes, it still brings spine tingling and thrilling moments to the screen.
bullet train
While Bullet Train has more narrative threads than you can shake a stick at, it's still a fun filled, blood soaked octane ride with Brad Pitt in great form.
ruby's choice
While tripping over itself narratively at times, Ruby’s Choice is more than worth the watch for the superb performances from Coco Jack Gillies and Jane Seymour.
the princess
A brilliantly crafted and compelling documentary, The Princess deftly uses archive footage and interviews with the general public to transport the audience back to the life and times of Princess Diana.
thor love and thunder
Just like its predecessor, Thor: Love and Thunder is a breath of fresh air in the MCU with its breezy and at times bonkers sense of humor, its grand cinematic scale, and beating heart at the center of it all. Taika has smashed it out of the park.
benediction
Benediction allows us to view the world through the eyes of acclaimed poet Siegfried Sasson, in a film peppered equally with witty dialogue and sorrow, anchored by a star making turn from Jack Lowden.
the phantom of the open
With Mark Rylance's charming performance as its beating heart, The Phantom of the Open comes together wonderfully as a feel-good story with substance and excellent performances.
the black phone
The Black Phone is an exceptionally well crafted horror from director Scott Derrickson, with interesting characters and strong performances giving depth and heart to an otherwise creepy and tense experience.
the quiet girl
The Quiet Girl is a masterpiece in every way. Go and see it. Now. One of 2022’s best.
where the crawdads sing
Where the Crawdads Sing fails to build the tension around the mystery at the very center of the film. One for the diehard fans of the novel.
elvis
Elvis is a truly spectacular film with all the bombastic glitz and glamor you’d expect from director Baz Luhrmann, but with a tale packed with emotional punch after punch, all anchored by an Oscar worthy performance from Austin Butler.
whina
Whina is an affecting, heartbreaking film about a fascinating figure from Aotearoa’s history, with wonderful performances by Rena Owen and Miriama McDowell.
minions the rise of gru
While Minions The Rise of Gru is an undemanding tale, its vibrant animation, slapstick humor, and action packed sequences will entertain both adults and children alike.
the bob's burgers movie
The Bob's Burgers Movie is a charming adaptation of the long running animated series, with great humour and musical numbers that will please returning fans as well as newcomers to the series.
