In Review
Welcome to In Review! Check out the latest reviews across film, TV, theatre and so much more…
Film Review - Crime 101
Overall, Crime 101 is a welcome surprise, and a must watch for fans of thoughtful, entertaining and intelligent crime-thrillers.
Film Review - “Wuthering Heights”
With all of the nuance of the story removed, all we are left with is a toxic romance between two hot Australian actors. It’s Bridgerton with world-class cinematography and a funky soundtrack by Charli XCX.
Film Review - Send Help
In an era of horror films that strain for prestige, Send Help feels refreshingly unconcerned with respectability. It is messy, funny, cruel, and wholly entertaining.
Film Review - Return to Silent Hill
Horror, at its most existentially terrifying, is not about answers; it is about the discomfort of not having them. In trying to return to Silent Hill, the film loses its way before it even arrives.
Film Review - Is This Thing On?
Is This Thing On? ultimately finds its strength in the emotional nuance of its central relationship, anchored by convincing performances from Arnett and Dern.
Film Review - Marty Supreme
Marty Supreme is a bombastic and intense ride from start to finish.
Film Review - Song Sung Blue
Song Sung Blue is sure to be the crowd-pleasing film of the New Year. It really is “so good, so good, SO GOOD!”.
Film Review - The Housemaid
My expectations were on the ground, and now they’ve got a bit of altitude.
Film Review - Hamnet
Most apparently, Hamnet is a showcase for some incredibly committed performances.
Film Review - Nouvelle Vague
Nouvelle Vague is Linklater’s answer to the credence that all directors must one day make a film about filmmaking. This is an absurd thing to believe.
Film Review - Rental Family
Sweet but not saccharin, Rental Family (2025) is a solid feel good film despite its slightly confused final message.
Film Review - Avatar: Fire & Ash
Fire and Ash is a compelling demonstration of what blockbuster filmmaking can still achieve when craft, ambition, and heart align - a film that will satiate fans hungry for spectacle while offering enough character work to give the stakes meaning.
Film Review - The History of Sound
The History of Sound ultimately succeeds as an elegy for bonds never granted room to flourish, and its quiet power lingers long after the frame cuts to black.
Film Review - Ella Mccay
Don’t forget to do the #EllaMcCayChallenge if you see a poster or standee for this at whichever cinema you see it at!
Film Review - Eternity
Eternity is a must watch. It’s not just a great romantic comedy, but also one which has a perspective that almost none of its genre companions do.
Film Review - Zootopia 2
If you love Shakira’s vocals, slow burn romances, justice, and films that encourage critical thinking, then Zootopia 2 is the film for you.
Film Review - Nuremberg
A good historical film doesn’t need to be perfectly accurate, but it does need to portray its era with enough authenticity to spark fascination and encourage viewers to learn more.
Film Review - Lurker
Lurker is an impressive independent film that presents itself as a cautionary tale for the modern and inter-connected world we live in today.
Film Review - Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is a magic act you’ve seen before.