In Review
Welcome to In Review! Check out the latest reviews across film, TV, theatre and so much more…
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.
Film Review - Hokum
Hokum is a tall tale woven by an exciting up-and-coming auteur in the horror space, with McCarthy bringing an admirable style of filmmaking that manages to feel both traditional and refreshing.
Feature - Fantastic Film Festival Australia 2026 Program Launch/They Will Kill You
Fantastic Film Festival Australia is once again descending upon Melbourne and Sydney like a beautifully cinematic meteor, and honestly, what a privilege it is to stand directly in its blast radius.
Film Review - Michael
The biopic covering the first half of the King of Pop’s rise to superstardom offers electrifying concert performances, true to life actors, and not much else.
Film Review - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The long anticipated sequel to the financially successful and critically middling 2023 Super Mario Bros Movie is out now and improves on its predecessor in almost every way. By a little.
Film Review - Cold Storage
For viewers who want a tight, thoughtful sci-fi horror mixture, Cold Storage will undoubtedly frustrate, but for those in the mood for messy, gory fun, its lead chemistry and gleeful commitment to splatter-comedy make it an entertaining - if imperfect - midnight snack for genre fans.
Film Review - The Drama (SPOILER FREE)
The Drama reminds viewers that they are not what they almost did, and to give each other a chance to start over.
Film Review - The Magic Faraway Tree
If you’re into the whimsy of childhood, fun cinematography, quirky plot lines, and family reconnection then The Magic Faraway Tree is the film for you!
Film Review - Scream 7
The line between satire and imitation can often become blurred, but rarely does an example come around so blatantly unaware of this distinction as the latest Scream entry.
Film Review - PROJECT HAIL MARY
When the audience is living in a crappy world with an even crappier near future on the horizon, Project Hail Mary is a warm hug fuelled with hope.
Film Review - GOAT
Goat is a fresh and feel-good take on the sports comedy genre, weaving standout voice acting performances and cultural references into a great family film.
Film Review - Meeting the Buddha
Meeting the Buddha is less about “meeting” an external figure and more about encountering inner awareness.
Film Review - Pillion
Pillion bizarrely retrofits Adam Mars-Jones tragicomic novella Box Hill within the structure of a rom-com, defanging the complex sexual politics of the original text in favour of a highly marketable premise.
Film Review - Crime 101
Overall, Crime 101 is a welcome surprise, and a must watch for fans of thoughtful, entertaining and intelligent crime-thrillers.