In Review
Welcome to In Review! Check out the latest reviews across film, TV, theatre and so much more…
Sensemaking Through Photography: The Language of Light
Cochrane has created something very affirming with The Language of Light. Tracking an artist's progression in this documentarian manner works wonders in seeing the motivation and often radical protest that goes into art.
Film Review - The Odyssey
What’s most impressive about The Odyssey isn’t its scale - it’s that the bigger Nolan’s filmmaking gets, the more human it becomes.
Film Review - Jackass: Best and Last
This is the tension through which Jackass is at its most thematically resonant: the belief that their careers as stuntmen could end at any moment, one way or another.
NOR26 Film Review - Fjord
If you’re looking for answers, Mungiu and his film don’t have them, just the questions. It’s up to you to decide how you want to answer them.
Eyes Like Diamonds: A Conversation with Jonathon Buckland
Despite the Thylacine’s officially declared status as extinct, sightings and alleged evidence of surviving examples persist. Neil Waters, through his 'Thylacine Awareness Group of Australia', has been on a mission to prove to the world that the Thylacine survives. I spoke with Jonathon Buckland, who has directed the feature-length documentary Eyes Like Diamonds, all about Neil’s efforts.
Film Review - Silent Friend
Charting the collision between academia and spirituality over the course of 100 years, Hungarian auteur Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is an enthralling study of both scientific and personal discovery.
Film Review - First Light
It would have been logical for Robinson to leverage his Hollywood connections and his talent for incendiary imagery into a provocative, starry filmmaking debut. But First Light, his first feature as writer and director, is a determinedly minimalistic effort.
Film Review - Supergirl
Supergirl still manages to soar high enough to keep faith instilled in Gunn’s new universe. If the studio keeps heading in this direction, it appears there is a lot to look forward to for comic book fans.
Film Review - The Invite
The Invite is a different kind of lewd comedy, there’s no nudity or a truly explicit love scene. Rather, it discusses the lewd, how different couples are sexually. It’ll make you think about your own neighbours; what are they really like behind those closed doors? If they’re anything like Hawk and Pína, you may just want to invite them over for your own dinner party if you’re open-minded enough.
Film Review - Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5 is a fantastic ride and great addition to the franchise. It’s a significant improvement over the fourth entry, matches some of the highs of the original three films and is definitely worth checking out in cinemas.
Film Review - Disclosure Day
Nearly fifty years after his first sci-fi film, Steven Spielberg returns to his extraterrestrial roots with the alien blockbuster thriller of the year.
Film Review - Colony
Yeon Sang-ho’s Colony is a run-of-the-mill zombie film with an interesting premise that is held back by its uninteresting plot, characters, and cinematography.
Film Review - Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe is perfect for old and new audiences alike. There’s enough nostalgia to keep those who grew up with the show happy, but the film’s unabashed wit, heart and visual splendour will charm a whole new generation too.
Film Review - Power Ballad
John Carney’s Power Ballad (2026) is a heartwarming yet unremarkable musical comedy that misses a lot of notes.
Film Review - Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II gets just enough right to keep you entertained in the moment, but it’s a shame the rest of the film is primed to be promptly forgotten about.
Film Review - Finding Emily
Finding Emily definitely has the potential to become the next British romcom classic for the new generation.
Film Review - The Sheep Detectives
Flock to the cinema to see The Sheep Detectives. I’ll be baaack for more.
Film Review - The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the perfect girls' night out movie.