Penguin Bloom (2020) Review
In an ironic but welcome twist, Penguin Bloom flies high during its most gloomy moments.
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REVIEWS
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- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
Nomadland (2020) Review
Frances McDormand hits the high road in vagabond drama that lingers too long to be considered life-changing.
- Jan 15, 2021
- 2 min
Ammonite (2020) Review
Ammonite pushes the envelope in a multi-layered romance that refuses to adhere to traditional love stories.
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
The Croods: A New Age (2020) Review
Colourful characters and landscapes was enough to keep The Croods alive in an otherwise adequate sequel.
- Jan 3, 2021
- 2 min
The Dry (2020) Review
Bana is back in one of the greatest Australian films in recent years.
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Review
Slip-ups and missteps don't stop WW84 from being an inspiring super heroine flick.
- Dec 26, 2020
- 2 min
Let Him Go (2020) Review
Greatness is overshadowed in this disappointing family affair.
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
Borat 2 (2020) Review
Much-needed and timely sequel is very nice.
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
Sponge on the Run (2020) Review
SpongeBob soaks up courage in loving tribute to Stephen Hillenburg.
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
Tenet (2020) Review
Expectations subverted through inversion in next-gen espionage.
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
Slim and I (2020) Review
Joy McKean is the true star in this beautifully-told tale of Aussie music icons.
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
Never Too Late (2020) Review
Mount Rushmore of Aussie actors prove you can never be too old to be mischievous.
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
The Comeback Trail (2020) Review
Veterans and novices shine in this peculiar dark comedy.
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
Happiest Season (2020) Review
The Christmas rom-com that we needed this year.
- Dec 23, 2020
- 2 min
Freaky (2020) Review
Both Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn get a chance at playing killer and victim in this love-letter to renaissance horror films.
MOVIE RATINGS
Love Again
Rating: 5/10
The Mother
Rating: 5/10
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Rating: 8.5/10
Dungeon & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves
Rating: 7/10
Peter Pan and Wendy
Rating: 4/10
Ghosted
Rating: 3/10
Tetris
Rating: 6.5/10
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Rating: 7/10
Shazam: Fury of the Gods
Rating: 6/10
The Whale
Rating: 8.5/10
Cocaine Bear
Rating: 5/10
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Rating: 4.5/10
The Last Tourist
Rating: 6/10
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rating: 6.5/10
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Rating: 7/10
Knock at the Cabin
Rating: 5/10
Women Talking
Rating: 8/10
Sharper
Rating: 6.5/10
Infinity Pool
Rating: 6/10
Alice, Darling
Rating: 6/10
You People
Rating: 4/10
Pinocchio
Rating: 7.5/10
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
Rating: 6/10
Avatar: The Way of Water
Rating: 5/10
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Rating: 8.5/10