Reviews

Aretha Franklin’s performance will blow you away.

Feels like the ultimate realisation of John Key’s efforts as Minister of Tourism, writes Tim Batt.

Herbs doco is a relentlessly watchable and deeply personal pic

But if you’re a science nerd, there’s little here for you.

“I cannot wait to have it age like a fine wine”

Its portrayal of working class struggle is resonant.

When it falters, the ace up its sleeve is Emma Thompson.

First and foremost, the action is underwhelming.

Still, it’s a fun ride.

The gators have chomped, and the people have spoken…

Fortunately, no one dresses in drag and does the hula.

A much-needed gasp of air from tentpole franchises.

And Clive Owen’s wig is a truly absurd sight to behold.

Unfortunately, it falls short of greatness.

Its a sometimes revealing, if only seldom engrossing, true-life tale.

Don’t write this off as ‘just another superhero film’.

There’s a reason it won the Palme d’Or.

A burly, original, crowd-pleasing night at the cinema.

Rest easy. They nailed it.

The film contains something many action films sorely lack: fun.

If you came for a doll saying profanities, this isn’t it.