Tag Archive for: 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.

Love Again – Movie Review

What’s surprising about this film is that the unbelievable becomes believable as things unfold, writes film critic Russ Matthews.

‘Fast X’ Has Too Many Characters And Storylines: Movie Review

Fans will lap up this chapter in the Fast series as it brings everything and everyone back. But too many characters are underdeveloped.

‘On a Wing and a Prayer’ – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

It’s a gripping true story of an emergency plane landing – but the screenplay struggles to get the story off the ground, says Russ Matthews.

Polite Society: A Comical Action Star in a Sari

Priya Kansara delivers a perfect mix of martial arts, slapstick humour, and love, alongside her sidekicks, Seraphina Beh and Ella Bruccoleri.

Video Game Rights Becomes Compelling Viewing in ‘Tetris’

Despite the artistic license of the screenplay, the majority of the events in ‘Tetris’ did happen, writes film critic Russ Matthews.

The Super Mario Bros Movie Best For Fans Only [Movie Review]

The Super Mario Bros movie tries so hard to be faithful to the original stories, it’s inaccessible to non-gamers, writes Russ Matthews.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – Movie Review

Dungeons & Dragons delivers a fan excursion into the realm of dark magic and treasures guarded by dragons, writes Russ Matthews.

‘Champions’ – a Humorous, Inspiring Story of Special Olympic Athletes

Champions is a raw, humorous, and inspiring look into the lives of Special Olympic athletes, starring Woody Harrelson.

‘Jesus Revolution’ – The Impact of the Bible’s Message on a Generation

‘Jesus Revolution’ gives audiences a glimpse into a portion of history that may have been buried under all of the events of modern society.

‘Air’ and the Nike Story – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

Air unapologetically focuses on the Nike shoe. As director, Ben Affleck has to walk that fine line between story and marketing.

John Wick: Chapter 4 – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

Whether he’s a real man or a ghost working his way out of hell, John Wick has become a decade-long franchise that’s redefined the action genre.

‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Feels Like End of an Era

‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ feels like the end of an era, giving DCEU fans what they want, but not hinting at anything new to look forward to.