The Penguin Lessons (2024)
80%
“This utterly charming blend of light comedy and even lighter drama offers a delightful variation on a familiar cinematic formula: the jaded schoolteacher rediscovering purpose in their craft from an unlikely source of inspiration.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 23, 2025
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Warfare (2025)
93%
“Though it is almost impossible to urge people to drop everything to see Warfare, the searing simplicity and graphic honesty of the experience can only be commended highly.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 23, 2025
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The Accountant 2 (2025)
78%
“It comes as a welcome surprise to discover The Accountant 2 is blessed with the knack for getting on our good side, and remaining there.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 23, 2025
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The Correspondent (2024)
“Considering a major portion of the running time takes place either in prison or the courtroom, what ultimately lifts the movie above its scenic limitations is a nuanced lead performance from Richard Roxburgh. ” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 16, 2025
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Sinners (2025)
98%
“Definitely an acquired taste, but thanks to Jordan’s charismatic display (and some bewitching song sequences), an undeniably memorable experience.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 16, 2025
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Drop (2025)
84%
“Nevertheless, the whodunnit and why-do-it factors in play are so expertly and entertainingly exploited throughout that you just have to go with the frenzied flow of it all. ” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 16, 2025
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The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)
96%
“Nevertheless, the getting-there proves every bit as thrilling as the getting-even.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 9, 2025
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A Minecraft Movie (2025)
48%
2.5/5
“This Jumanji-lite set-up is best enjoyed by the 12-and-under set, who will undoubtedly prefer the absurd antics of various mischievous Minecraft figures to the shrugging and mugging of the featured cast.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 9, 2025
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The Amateur (2025)
61%
3/5
“The under-rated Malek toils away admirably, wisely choosing to underplay his unlikely character so that a semi-silly storyline can remain as over-the-top as it pleases.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 9, 2025
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Dog Man (2025)
80%
3.5/5
“While the animation style is a little rough around the edges, the jokes, pacing and characters are bang on target throughout.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 2, 2025
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A Working Man (2025)
49%
3/5
“Statham rarely lets his surly standards drop in any movie, and the same applies here.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 2, 2025
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Novocaine (2025)
81%
3.5/5
“The experience as a whole is saved by a winningly wicked and unpredictable series of action sequences, and also Quaid’s deceptively endearing performance.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Apr 2, 2025
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The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024)
88%
3/5
“Best of all, the movie has been made by a creative team who fundamentally understand that, when done right, the ridiculous repartee shared by an exasperated duck and a nervous pig will never fail to entertain.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 26, 2025
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Locked (2025)
65%
3/5
“The concept is everything here, and for much of this edgy thriller a cleverly catchy idea keeps up its end of the bargain in fine style.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 26, 2025
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Disney's Snow White (2025)
40%
1.5/5
“A cinematic butter sculpture that continually seems as if it is about to melt down into a pool of yellowish goo.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 26, 2025
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Flow (2024)
97%
4/5
“This beautifully illustrated and scripted affair is all class from start to finish.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 20, 2025
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The Electric State (2025)
15%
1.5/5
“The Electric State is one of the worst movies to be rolled out this year.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 20, 2025
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The Alto Knights (2025)
40%
3/5
“Both as an elaborate period piece and a fitting showcase for De Niro’s supreme control as an actor, The Alto Knights pays its way as a movie.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 20, 2025
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One of Them Days (2025)
94%
3.5/5
“While many endearingly odd minor characters come and go, Palmer and SZA work up some major comic chemistry that will have you laughing along in no time.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 12, 2025
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Black Bag (2025)
96%
4/5
“As far as espionage-themed whodunits go, this is brilliant stuff from start to finish, with all six lead actors bringing their A-game to witheringly wordy scenes where not everything is to believed, but not a single detail should be overlooked.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 12, 2025
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In the Lost Lands (2025)
24%
2/5
“Some questionable editing and, every so often, sub-par special effects makes the going harder than it really should be.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 5, 2025
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Hard Truths (2024)
95%
4/5
“This is a tale driven by a constant stream of clever, colourful conversations. Listen hard, and it will feel as if this challenging movie is speaking directly to you.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 5, 2025
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Mickey 17 (2025)
77%
2/5
“Pattinson has his moments fleshing out Mickey’s multiple selves, and a handful of set-piece sequences temporarily provoke genuine awe and wonder, the movie squanders two full hours telling an in-joke for which it appears to have forgotten the punchline.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 5, 2025
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I'm Still Here (2024)
97%
3.5/5
“This is headstrong, heartfelt world cinema at its finest.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 4, 2025
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The Last Journey (2024)
85%
4/5
“Only the hardest-hearted types could fail to side with this truly endearing old soul as he tries his hardest to become the best version of himself once more.” –
Herald Sun (Australia)
Mar 4, 2025
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