the odyssey
With swords, sandals, and the occasional mythical creature, The Odyssey is a triumph in every single sense - from its timeless tale to the stacked cast, who all deliver career best performances, to its many and varied technical achievements. Not only should The Odyssey be an Oscar frontrunner, but with this film Nolan continues to carve out a cinematic mythology all his own. My favorite film of the year.
RGB: of many, one
A moving and intimate tribute to an extraordinary life, this production is both inspiring and quietly powerful—absolutely worth a night out to get to know RBG on a deeper level and feel the strength of her lifelong devotion to the legal system and the impact she made.
in cinemas
moana
Review coming soon.
supergirl
While Milly Alcock is electric and empathetic as Supergirl, the film doesn’t soar as high as it could, weighed down by a script that doesn’t quite craft out a story worthy of its hero.
minions & monsters
While this is possibly the lightest story in the Minions/Despicable Me franchise, Minions & Monsters is a colourful, sugar rush of a film that will keep kids entertained these school holidays.
toy story 5
Remember as a kid when Pixar movies were full of so much heart and characters you cared deeply about, made you sob, were laugh out loud hilarious, with how the heck do they do that kinda animation? Toy Story 5 is this and so much more. One of my favorites of the year. Peak Pixar.
the death of robin hood
With some of the best production design you'll see this year and an incredible cast led masterfully by Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, The Death of Robin Hood explores the nature of myth-making with starkness, beauty, and rich emotional depth.
disclosure day
With an incredibly intriguing premise, Disclosure Day is a mixture of heart and empathy but also unfinished ideas and themes left unexplored.
the sheep detectives
One of the most endearing films to hit cinemas this year, The Sheep Detectives is the warm, cuddly, comforting film that we all need right now.
Now streaming on Prime Video
lee cronin's the mummy
Creepy with a splash of gore all wrapped up in a new Egyptian mummy mythos, Lee Cronin's The Mummy will crawl deep under your skin and stay there awhile.
Now streaming on HBO Max
hoppers
Filled with heart, humour, and exquisite animation, Hoppers is Pixar at its best.
Now streaming on Disney Plus.
sgt. haane
Sgt. Haane is a compelling and meaningful historical drama that sheds light on an important part of New Zealand’s past, even if it isn’t perfectly paced.
Now streaming on TVNZ +
project hail mary
Project Hail Mary is a visually stunning, immersive sci-fi with Ryan Gosling’s mix of humor and vulnerability perfectly matched by his alien sidekick Rocky, making every setback and triumph feel real.
Project Hail Mary is now streaming on Prime Video.
ready or not 2
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a neatly wrapped package of talented actors, popcorn horror, and playful satire, topped with a bow of gore and glory.
Now streaming on Disney Plus.
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