John Noonan
John Noonan's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
High Tide (2024)
100%
15/20
“… a beautiful piece of work which, like Moonlight, can resonate to the core.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Mar 19, 2025
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Layla (2024)
87%
16/20
“… a daring film that not only explores queerness from a Non-Western perspective but also challenges the norms of how LGBT characters are portrayed in mainstream media. It's a joy to watch. ” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Jan 31, 2025
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All You Need Is Death (2023)
87%
13/20
“to be commended for not spoon-feeding the audience come the final denouement. If you’re looking for something to pick away at long after the credits have rolled, this may tickle you in the right spot. Everyone else might be left wanting.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Oct 22, 2024
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Terrifier 3 (2024)
78%
14.5/20
“… Leone has kicked things down a notch with a more reflective festive film that speaks to the very heart of its audience, encouraging us to be better to ourselves and each other. Only joking, its Terrifier 3, where someone gets a colonic with a chainsaw.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Oct 7, 2024
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Lady Terror (2023)
80%
12.5/20
“For those familiar with Hill’s previous work, there’s plenty of sex, violence and intrigue to get your teeth into. For those who aren’t, this is an opportunity to uncover an enterprising local filmmaking talent.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Jul 30, 2024
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The Exorcism (2024)
27%
4/20
“… a toothless affair that plays itself way too seriously and whose biggest crime is that it’s just not very interesting” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Jun 12, 2024
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Cats of Malta (2023)
100%
15/20
“Endearing and heart-warming, Cats of Malta avoids being simply an extended YouTube video of cats frolicking by highlighting how members of the community are brought together.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
May 15, 2024
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T-Blockers (2023)
100%
15/20
“… a gloriously over the top splatterpunk movie that wears its heart on its sleeve when it really matters.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Mar 4, 2024
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Mel (2022)
15/20
“A low-key affair, Mel brings a unique life to the foreground.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Feb 1, 2024
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Tiger Stripes (2023)
97%
12/20
“As feminine body horror, Tiger Stripes shows enough understanding of the sub-genre’s trappings to make them speak to the reality of young girls living in modern Islamist Malaysia.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Feb 1, 2024
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Role Play (2023)
24%
7/20
“… a derivative smorgasbord that reminds you that there are much better films out there.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Jan 11, 2024
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The Rooster (2023)
63%
10/20
“… despite the gorgeous backdrops and Weaving’s off-kilter performance, The Rooster feels like it’s treading old ground when it comes to dissecting the male ego.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Jan 2, 2024
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Time Addicts (2023)
88%
12/20
“… might not be the Housos vs Back to the Future mashup you were hoping it was going to be, but it does offer up an alternative and interesting take on sci fi tropes.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Dec 1, 2023
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Sweet Sue (2023)
88%
15/20
“With a strong lead performance from Maggie O’Neil and bittersweet humour throughout, Sweet Sue is a portrait of love in the modern age that doesn’t just appeal to the under 30s.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Oct 27, 2023
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Cobweb (2023)
74%
13.5/20
“… there are certainly laughs to be had. It’s just a shame that the final product leaves you as exhausted as its lead character.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Sep 23, 2023
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What You Wish For (2023)
80%
17.5/20
“Tense, horrific and anxiety inducing, What You Wish For is a stark reminder to always be thankful for what you have in life.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Sep 14, 2023
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Waking Nightmare (2023)
9/20
“… feels incomplete.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Aug 18, 2023
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Brooklyn 45 (2023)
91%
17/20
“… extremely entertaining and chilling …” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Jun 8, 2023
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DOSED: The Trip of a Lifetime (2022)
100%
14/20
“… an enjoyable and uplifting look at how we tackle and discuss the inevitable when the bell tolls.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
May 3, 2023
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Friend of the World (2020)
91%
14/20
“… will wash over you like a beautiful monochrome nightmare.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Apr 21, 2023
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Woe (2020)
83%
14/20
“… strong visuals, a haunting soundtrack and a central performance from Halferty that is utterly captivating.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Apr 16, 2023
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A Life on the Farm (2022)
96%
17/20
“… a must-see documentary that is at times disturbing, but ultimately heart-warming.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Apr 6, 2023
Full Review
Doctor Who Am I (2022)
80%
15/20
“Doctor Who Am I is perhaps too niche for some. However, the film wears its heart on its sleeve to offer a glimpse of a fandom that wants you to love what they love without gatekeeping it.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Apr 5, 2023
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Gray People (2022)
5/20
“… never feels biting enough or shocking enough to make the audience sit up to take notice.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Feb 12, 2023
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The Death of April (2012)
13/20
“… creepy enough to get uncomfortably under the flesh and showcases a director willing to play around with the tropes of the genre.” –
FILMINK (Australia)
Dec 9, 2022
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