2010s

JUST BETWEEN US: A Tale Of Two Sisters
JUST BETWEEN US: A Tale Of Two Sisters

Much like a drive along Australia’s expansive coastal roads, Just Between Us is a breezy, casual ride that doubles as a nice nature documentary on the sunny side of Australia.

THE WAY WAY BACK: Perfect Mix of Bildungsroman and Summer Nostalgia
THE WAY WAY BACK: Perfect Mix Of Bildungsroman & Summer Nostalgia

2013 coming of age comedy drama The Way Way Back is made for summer. It’s light, funny and full of life, while still managing to be poignant.

HANGMAN: Where's The Dignity?
HANGMAN: Where’s The Dignity?

First, you’ll laugh at nonsensical crime thriller Hangman – and then, you’ll grow annoyed that this actually got made over better projects.

OCEAN’S 8: All-Star Cast Compensates For Poor Writing In Crowd-pleasing Heist Comedy
OCEAN’S 8: All-Star Cast Compensates For Poor Writing In Crowd-pleasing Heist Comedy

A fun-filled flick with an all-star cast of charismatic ladies having a blast; Ocean’s 8 is a stylish follow-up that captures the spirit of the original trilogy while still doing its own thing.

SUSU: A Flawed But Interesting Examination Of Orientalism
SUSU: A Flawed But Interesting Examination Of Orientalism

Whilst not always smoothly or coherently told through the performances and screenplay, Susu is a slightly confused movie with a distinct point to make.

RACER AND THE JAILBIRD: A Melodramatic Mess
RACER AND THE JAILBIRD: A Melodramatic Mess

An exhausting watch, Racer and the Jailbird never figures out which direction it wants to go in, never forging a true sense of character.

ZOO: A Charming Family Flick That'll Leave You Wanting More
ZOO: A Charming Family Flick That’ll Leave You Wanting More

Certainly a crowd pleaser, Zoo is light and easy, yet lacks a certain depth for its subject matter, despite its talented cast, that will leave you wanting more.

INCREDIBLES 2: Belated Sequel Doesn't Lose A Step
INCREDIBLES 2: Belated Sequel Doesn’t Lose A Step

Incredibles 2 is a fast-moving, heartfelt, gorgeous, well-acted, tightly-plotted, and funny movie that left the need for another sequel, which will hopefully be released sooner than 2032.

DICK SISTERS: Short But Sweet-ish
DICK SISTERS: Short But Sweet-ish

Rooted by clever dialogue and personable actresses, Dick Sisters is an endearingly quirky short film.

ACTION POINT: Welcome Back To Jackass
ACTION POINT: Welcome Back To Jackass

Far from running out of steam as the the silver screen’s likable misfit of the 2000s, Action Point shows the veteran stuntman and actor Johnny Knoxville at the top of his game.

DOUBTFUL: A Heartfelt & Earnest Debut
DOUBTFUL: A Heartfelt & Earnest Debut

Doubtful proves to be an intelligent, intimate, and potent first feature for Israelian director Eliran Elya.

HOTEL ARTEMIS: Overstuffed, Scattershot Crime Story Wastes All-Star Cast
HOTEL ARTEMIS: Overstuffed, Scattershot Crime Story Wastes All-Star Cast

Despite the wickedly talented cast and the generous dash of futuristic flair, Hotel Artemis disappoints with its rushed storytelling to an overabundance of thinly written characters.

THE WORKERS CUP: A Poignant & Painful Look At The Humanity Behind The Spectacle
THE WORKERS CUP: A Poignant & Painful Look At The Humanity Behind The Spectacle

As the 2018 World Cup quickly approaches, The Workers Cup serves as an uncomfortable reminder of the humanity behind one of the world’s most beloved sporting spectacles.

JEUNE FEMME: Laetitia Dosch Carries This Eccentric Comedy-Drama
JEUNE FEMME: Laetitia Dosch Carries This Eccentric Comedy-Drama

With Jeune Femme, writer/director Léonor Sérraille has captured a painfully realistic story – with an unforgettable performance at the centre.

MONOCHROME: British Serial Killer Drama Lacks Cutting Edge
MONOCHROME: British Serial Killer Drama Lacks Cutting Edge

Despite its ambition and occasional impressive visual flourish, Monochrome is wrecked by its slow pace, poor writing and dull, unconvincing characters.