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moonbound
Moonbound is a feast for the eyes and soul for adults and children alike, with a whole lot of laughter and imagination thrown in for good measure.
the tomorrow war
While there might be a couple of slight but forgivable plot holes, The Tomorrow War is a totally original bombastic blockbuster with some of the most edge of your seat action sequences to crash onto our screens in a long time. A sure fire summer hit.
Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
in the heights
A raucous, top tapping and tear jerking joy filled ode to the beauty that can be found in humanity, In the Heights is not only one of the best films of the year but a sure fire classic.
the mysterious benedict society
A unique and sophisticated beast The Mysterious Benedict Society is a rip roaring adventure TV series filled with intricate and intriguing puzzles that children and adults alike will adore.
Now Streaming on Disney Plus.
luca
Luca is an adorable and touching ode to childhood friendship with the inventive storytelling and gorgeous animation we’ve come to expect from Pixar.
Now Streaming on Disney Plus.
spirit untamed
Spirit Untamed is a sweet animated adventure film with more than enough to entertain children and adults alike.
herself
Herself is a heartwarming and at times challenging film, that features an excellent performance from Clare Dunne.
percy vs. goliath
Percy vs Goliath is an entertaining, charming and heartwarming ode to the power of ordinary people.
days of the bagnold summer
While Days of the Bagnold Summer is low on incident, it’s a charming, sweet exploration of a mother and son’s fractured relationship and the embarrassments of being a teenager.
loki
Loki promises to not only add a richness to the Marvel universe and to be Marvel’s best TV outing to date, but of also being a mysterious hell of a ride adventure mischievously helmed by Tom Hiddleston.
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Episode One now streaming on Disney Plus.
the conjuring: the devil made me do it
While The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It kicks off with an impressive and creepy start, although entertaining, unfortunately the frenetic pace from the films opening isn’t maintained throughout the film.
minamata
Minamata is a necessary film that is not only a heartbreaking tale anchored by one of Johnny Depp’s best performances to date, but is a timely critique of corrupt officials and the pollution of our planet.
lapsis
While it is a novel and intriguing concept that asks some difficult but necessary questions of our society and culture, Lapsis needed a firmer direction for its narrative drive, characters and its societal critique.
a quiet place part II
As good as the first and filled with more edge of your seat thrills, A Quiet Place: Part II begs to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Blockbuster filmmaking at its very, very best. One of my hands down favorite films of 2021.
cruella
Although both Emma’s are in stupendous form, the costume design is Oscar worthy and the sound track is cracking, the story doesn’t quite deliver as it possibly could have.
the artist's wife
While some tonal and thematic shifts may jar, The Artist's Wife features towering performances by Bruce Dern and Lena Olin as the Smythsons as the film explores the challenges that they face.
son of the south
Although Son of the South can be slow at times, the story is a powerful and needed tale for the times that we are living in.
those who wish me dead
Although Angelina Jolie draws you in with her acting skill, star power and charisma and Those Who Wish Me Dead is an entertaining film, the story leaves some character arcs and narrative threads hanging.
spiral: from the book of saw
Spiral: From the Book of Saw is an entertaining enough detective tale punctuated with horrific torture scenes, but has some character and plot lines that needed to be ironed out.
finding you
While Finding You won’t be considered groundbreaking cinema, it is a sweet film that ticks all of the boxes you’d expect from a romantic film.
james & isey
James & Isey is a glorious, intimate, truly New Zealand film documenting the unique relationship between a mother and a son in wondrous detail.
wrath of man
Wrath of Man is a taunt thriller, stacked to the gunnels with action that takes nearly every expectation you have of a Guy Ritchie action flick and dumps them on their head in the best possible way. One of 2021’s best films.
first cow
First Cow is a film of exquisite beauty which patiently explores themes of male friendship rarely seen in cinema.
i blame society
I Blame Society is an entertaining and shocking look at one woman’s descent into chaos.
twist
Unfortunately Twist for all its fresh faced cast and ambition fails to bring the heart and soul of Dickens Oliver to the big screen.
without remorse
Michael B. Jordan’s intense performance along with director Sollima’s technical brilliance in crafting enthralling and imaginative action sequences saves the film from a rather predictable and dour plot.
Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
mortal kombat
Mortal Kombat is a thoroughly entertaining, gore filled action flick with humour and great world building that demands to be seen on the big screen.
in the heights
A raucous, top tapping and tear jerking joy filled ode to the beauty that can be found in humanity, In the Heights is not only one of the best films of the year but a sure fire classic.
the hitman's wife's bodyguard
While the script has moments that needed to be tightened up, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is a hilarious action stacked romp with Samuel L. Jackson, Ryan Reynolds and Salma Hayek at the top of their game.
fast and furious 9
Fast and Furious 9 is roaring with hissing, sometimes ludicrous action, a pulsating soundtrack all with a rich topping of family. Exactly the kind of popcorn, blockbuster film you’d expect from the Fast and Furious franchise.
the mysterious benedict society
A unique and sophisticated beast The Mysterious Benedict Society is a rip roaring adventure TV series filled with intricate and intriguing puzzles that children and adults alike will adore.
Now Streaming on Disney Plus.
luca
Luca is an adorable and touching ode to childhood friendship with the inventive storytelling and gorgeous animation we’ve come to expect from Pixar.
Now Streaming on Disney Plus.
spirit untamed
Spirit Untamed is a sweet animated adventure film with more than enough to entertain children and adults alike.
cyrano
Cyrano is an excellent adaptation of the classic play, with great production design, wonderful music and a riveting performance from Peter Dinklage as the tragic Cyrano de Bergerac.
flee
A work of cinematic art, Flee is hauntingly beautiful, bringing humanity to the European refugee crisis and all of its complexities.
facing monsters
While Facing Monsters is a gnarly, breathless ride it doesn’t quite get under the skin of its subject as well as it might have.
c'mon c'mon
C'mon C'mon is an affecting and at times fraught story of the development of a meaningful connection between a man and his estranged nephew, and how this relationship comes to impact both of their lives.
aline
While Aline has to be one of the most bizarre films of the year, it’s light, sweet touches make it a wonderful tribute to the one and only Celine Dion.
hive
Hive is a film of thundering power telling the true story of one woman's fight for survival and justice in the midst of suffering the very real terrors of war.
nowhere special
A tear jerker that will leave you in a puddle of tears, Nowhere Special is a film of real depth and humanity, anchored by a career best performance from James Norton. One of the best films of 2022.
night raiders
Night Raiders is a confident and riveting film, with impressive production design and a strong central performance by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, it certainly is an impressive debut from writer/director Danis Goulet.
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dog
Dog is a charming buddy road movie that has something to say about the important things in life. A great leading performance by co-director Channing Tatum combined with strong storytelling make Dog a real winner.
bergman island
For a film that’s a complex musing on everything from the broken complexity of our heroes to the repetitive circle of art imitating life, Bergman’s Island is an accessible, light, romantic treat.
THE BATMAN
This is quite unlike any Batman film you’ve ever seen. With a fresh, gritty take on the iconic character, The Batman is a gripping murder mystery that will thrill and entertain and leave you wanting more.
blind ambition
With a stirring, fist pump inducing true story that will make you weep buckets, Blind Ambition is one of the best films of 2022.
