Tag Archive for: Movie Reviews

‘True Spirit: The Aussie Girl Who Took On The World’ – Movie Review

The young Aussie actor Teagan Croft does an admirable job of capturing the emotional and physical limits experienced by sailor Jessica Watson.

Brendan Fraser’s ‘The Whale’ Challenges How Faith Relates to People in Pain

From trauma bonds to quests for redemption and crises of faith, each character in ‘The Whale’ has a rich backstory.

‘Devotion’ Tells Inspiring Story of First African-American Naval Aviator

Jonathan Majors takes on the role of Jesse Brown, the first African-American aviator to make it into the U.S. Navy.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Movie Review

For lovers of Whitney Houston, this biopic is both a celebration of her triumphs and a bittersweet reminder of her tragedies.

A Man Called Otto: Reel Dialogue Movie Review

A Man Called Otto is a warm crowd-pleaser that is told powerfully and will warm even the grumpiest hearts, writes Michael Walsh.

‘Emily’ Dives Deep Into the Brontë Story and Her Great Love

‘Emily’ is the story of a woman who rebels against the stuffy norms of her religious upbringing to find true “freedom in thought”.

‘The Fabelmans’ Delves Into the Spielberg Story

The Fabelmans is Stephen Spielberg’s interpretation of his inspiration as a child to make movies and how his family shaped him.

Enola Holmes 2 – A Reel Dialogue Movie Review

Based on the mystery series by Nancy Springer, Enola Holmes 2 opens the second chapter of Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister, Enola.

Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio – A Reel Dialogue Movie Review

This latest animated version of the classic tale of Pinocchio may stand as one of the best ever put to screen, writes Russ Matthews.

Famous Books Come to Life in ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ – Movie Review

The famous children’s books from the mid-1960s, about Lyle, a kind-hearted, city-dwelling crocodile, have come to life on the big screen.

The Woman King: Reel Dialogue Movie Review

Slavery, murder, rape… In amongst the drama and action, these acts against humanity and more are addressed in The Woman King.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

What would you choose as your last wish? DreamWorks brings back the iconic Puss in Boots to explore that question.

‘The Noel Diary’ – Wins with Justin Hartley, Loses in Undermining Real Love

Increasingly, where ‘The Noel Diary’ and its streaming mates fall over is in what they define as acceptable in the pursuit of true love.

‘On the Line’ – A Reel Dialogue Movie Review

‘On the Line’ has all of the hallmarks of a Mel Gibson project – a small cast, confined spaces, fast dialogue, and a touch of violence.

Fairytale Wisdom in ‘Disenchanted’ [Movie Review]

Via magic wands, chipmunks, and fairy tale royalty, ‘Disenchanted’ teaches us that the best intentions don’t always lead to the best choices.

‘Falling for Christmas’: Easy Escapism and Optimism in Hard Times

In a time where real life has been hard, a story in a fairly predictable manner could be just the comfort you need to watch this Christmas.

Gosling and Ferrell’s Fresh Take on an Old Tale in ‘Spirited’

With a cast that self-depracates, and a gentle mockery of the classic Dickens tale, Spirited proves to be a heart-warming Christmas flick.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Movie Review

In Wakanda Forever, Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight for their nation in the wake of King T’Challa’s death.