Tag Archive for: Movie Reviews

‘The Hiding Place’ Brings a Timeless Message of Faith [Movie Review]

In Australian cinemas on August 16, for one night only, The Hiding Place speaks into our uncertain times with a timeless message of faith.

Catch ‘Asteroid City’ For an Existential Deep-Dive: Movie Review

Existential questions abound as students and parents gather for a Junior Stargazer convention held in a desert town called Asteroid City.

‘Sound of Freedom’ Exposing the Dark Reality of Child Trafficking [Movie Review]

This true-to-life story takes us inside the horrors and realities of the sex-trafficking industry, stirring the audience to action.

‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ an Unlikely Movie Marathon

Watching these movies alongside one another can weirdly make you appreciate them better, writes movie reviewer Laura Bennett.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One [Movie Review]

Cruise doesn’t hold back on some of the most harrowing chases, stunts and fight sequences on record in this latest MI instalment.

Peter Pan & Wendy – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

Classic stories are always ready to be reimagined for a new audience, and this is what Disney does in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indiana Jones is back for one last expedition to defend the latest artefact sought after by familiar enemies and family friends…

Pixar Has Found its Feet Again in ‘Elemental’ – Movie Review

Elemental from Pixar is a family movie with something for everyone, surrounded by a beautifully well-told story.

‘The Flash’ a Whole Lot of Fun for DCEU Fans – Movie Review

Since Ezra Miller was introduced as The Flash in the DCEU, he has brought levity and depth to the role, writes Russ Matthews.

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie

This moving, optimistic biopic captures the emotions of a young star confronted with an incurable disease early in his life.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

Transformers have moved into a post-Michael Bay era, and this has positive and negative repercussions, writes movie critic Russ Matthews.

Simon Baker in ‘Limbo’ Captures the Essence of Australian Cinema

Limbo is devastatingly beautiful and will leave audiences pondering the darker corners of humanity, writes Russ Matthews.

Yet Another Fresh Take on Spidey in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse runs confidently alongside its predecessor and proves there is always more that Spider-Man can give.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – Movie Review

Those outerspace misfits known as the Guardians of the Galaxy strike again and they do not disappoint, says movie critic Russ Matthews.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry – Movie Review

While challenging, this story should leave viewers asking themselves what they can do with the life they have been given.

‘The Little Mermaid’ is a Disney Tale for Our Times

The live action version is “an underwater musical” about a young mermaid who wants to bridge the gap between two divided peoples.

John Farnham: Finding The Voice – Movie Review

John Farnham’s documentary captures the story of an Aussie battler as he attempts to record the most successful album in Australian history.

‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ – Resets Views on Ageing

The plot is simplistic, but there’s joy in these four characters pushing back on the idea that life gets less interesting as you get older.