Inside Out 2 (2024)
91%
4/5
“Inside Out was groundbreaking and storytelling at its most powerful and entertaining and while this new story didn't pack as much of a punch to the heart as its predecessor, being back in this world was pure joy.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Jun 25, 2024
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
65%
3.5/5
“This Bad Boy might find himself back in the good books...” –
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Jun 13, 2024
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
90%
4/5
“A Mad Max Saga is a multi-lane super-highway full of the same high-octane thrills and spills but with an over-powered engine that stalls here and there, not quite taking the same chequered flag. But did I still enjoy the ride? Yes I did.” –
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Jun 7, 2024
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The Garfield Movie (2024)
37%
3.5/5
“An inoffensive, not entirely memorable, three-and-a-half-star watch...” –
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Jun 7, 2024
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
80%
4/5
“Honestly, it's astonishing the visual effects work that Wētā FX does on these films.” –
Newshub (NZ)
May 15, 2024
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The Fall Guy (2024)
82%
5/5
“Honestly, I'm as shocked as you are by the fact I loved every single moment of this movie within a movie, action within a romance, comedy within the comedy homage to the magic of making movies and the movie makers who make them.” –
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Apr 26, 2024
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Challengers (2024)
88%
5/5
“Swapping the sand dunes of Arrakis for the astroturf of centre court, can Zendaya do no wrong? No is the correct answer, no she cannot.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Apr 18, 2024
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Civil War (2024)
81%
5/5
“Civil War wields that power with such unflinching authenticity and precision it's breathtaking, as Garland delivers a film so urgent and prescient that you're left shell-shocked.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Apr 12, 2024
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
42%
2/5
“I feel like a grumpy old Gen X'er, but enough already. If you're still going to stoop to gratuitous cameos then at least give me a story to nail them to -- and some fresh ideas to colour it in.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Mar 28, 2024
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How to Have Sex (2023)
97%
4.5/5
“The debut film from Molly Manning Walker is one of the most effective coming-of-age tales I've ever seen, brilliantly depicting the bliss, discovery, awkwardness, thrills and horror of that special time of life where you transition from child to adult.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Mar 9, 2024
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The Zone of Interest (2023)
93%
5/5
“The Zone of Interest is a confronting sensory experience, but an incredibly powerful one.” –
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Feb 29, 2024
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May December (2023)
91%
4/5
“Engrossing, prickly and thought-provoking.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Feb 21, 2024
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Force of Nature: The Dry 2 (2024)
65%
4/5
“For fans of the books, this faithful feature adaptation should do the trick nicely -- the strong casting complete with the return of Bana in the central role and the brooding visceral visuals bring plenty for Kiwi audiences to connect with.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Feb 14, 2024
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All of Us Strangers (2023)
96%
5/5
“All of Us Strangers is a mesmerising dreamscape of a film, full of tenderness, plus a haunting and incredibly poignant contemplation on grief, identity, loneliness and love. Stunning.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Jan 25, 2024
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The Holdovers (2023)
97%
5/5
“Please -- I beg you, make haste to your nearest cinema. The Holdovers has immediately become one of my annual must-watch Christmas movies, and it become one of yours too.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Jan 19, 2024
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Poor Things (2023)
93%
5/5
“Amidst the seemingly absurdist insanity, every single word and scene has a purpose, is deliberate, is entirely delicious, and just so ridiculously strangely empowering and unbelievably entertaining. Emma Stone is stunning.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Jan 11, 2024
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Next Goal Wins (2023)
46%
4/5
“This is the straightest, almost least Taikery of the Taika films, but it still marches to the beat of his drum.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Dec 1, 2023
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The Marvels (2023)
62%
2.5/5
“Call me old-fashioned, but even with fantasy superhero tropes I still want to care enough to follow the journey and invest in the outcomes. The Marvels lost me early and never won me back.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Nov 15, 2023
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Anatomy of a Fall (2023)
96%
4.5/5
“Anatomy of a Fall is a slow burner of a film and deserved winner of the Palme d’Or this year.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Oct 25, 2023
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Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
93%
5/5
“Scorsese is a masterful storyteller, and he likes to take his time. So, settle in for the three-and-a-half-hour-long rich tapestry of a film, and let it soak right in.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Oct 20, 2023
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The Creator (2023)
68%
3.5/5
“Go for the delectable cinematic experience -- including the Hans Zimmer score -- but keep other expectations under control.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Oct 5, 2023
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A Haunting in Venice (2023)
75%
4/5
“A Haunting in Venice sits somewhere between the Orient and the Nile and should keep the Christie fans in excellent spirits.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Sep 21, 2023
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Retribution (2023)
30%
1/5
“Liam Neeson -- try as he may to make me question my life choices, I will always remain loyal to his unapologetic gruff vulnerability on the big screen. But by crikey Liam, you're not making this easy for me.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Aug 31, 2023
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Asteroid City (2023)
76%
5/5
“My time inside the Asteroid City limits was simply a flawless almost spiritual cinematic experience for me.” –
Newshub (NZ)
Aug 18, 2023
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Past Lives (2023)
95%
5/5
“Past Lives should not be missed.” –
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Aug 10, 2023
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