In Review
Welcome to In Review! Check out the latest reviews across film, TV, theatre and so much more…
Film Review - M3GAN 2.0
Blumhouse’s fave bratty ‘bot returns in Gerard Johnstone’s M3GAN 2.0, a sequel that swaps the eerie off-kilter vibes of the original for a broader, brasher techno-thriller.
Film Review - The Shrouds
The Shrouds presents potential by reeling in its audience at the beginning, but then loses its grip on them far too soon.
Film Review - The Story of Souleymane
The Story of Souleymane is ultimately exhilarating in its revelation of the hardships of illegal French immigrants, with its immersive nature making for an intense cinematic experience.
Film Review - 28 Years Later
28 Years Later clearly wants to put brains back on the menu, even if it stumbles along the way.
Film Review - How To Train Your Dragon
Unlike other live action remakes, How to Train Your Dragon is not a chore to watch. You won’t feel anything new that you haven’t already felt before from this franchise, but it’s a hell of a ride.
Live Performance Review - Thrones! The Musical Parody
This isn’t just a nostalgia bait production, there are legitimately great performances, jokes and musical numbers in this one, well worth watching with friends.
Film Review - Dangerous Animals
Despite its pitfalls, Dangerous Animals still manages to thoroughly entertain for its full duration […]
Film Review - Materialists
Celine Song’s deliciously cynical sophomore film, Materialists, follows the stylish life of matchmaker Lucy (Dakota Johnson) on her search for substance, and ultimately love.
Film Review - From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
As with any spin-off, it’s difficult not to compare what you are watching to the original; needless to say, Ballerina embraces this challenge by continuing to change the form of what we know the world to be, innovating its tropes and style.
Live Performance Review - Austen in Therapy
Austen In Therapy approaches Jane Austen’s iconic literary canon with a fresh, comedic interpretation.
Film Review - Beating Hearts
Beating Hearts is a film of great indulgence, over saturating you with love, violence and earnestness, and asking for no more than an open heart and a not-so-critical mind.
Film Review - Karate Kid: Legends
Karate Kid: Legends is a mixed bag, but it’s enjoyable enough that it will still have audiences cheering by the time the credits roll, and kids begging their parents for karate lessons on the ride home.
Film Review - The Phoenician Scheme
Whilst certainly not as memorable as his previous works, The Phoenician Scheme still brings Anderson’s classic charm and style in spades.
Live Performance Review - Love and Information
Love and Information is a production worthy of praise for the cast and crew. The standout performances and some interesting subject matter add up to a production worthy of consideration.
Brunswick Underground Film Fest 2025 Review - Strike
Despite being 100 years old (exactly), Strike remains highly watchable and important.
Brunswick Underground Film Fest 2025 Review - The Lost Sex Films of King’s Cross
The restoration of Charis and George Schwarz’s work is a wonderful reclamation of a peculiar piece of Australian cinematic history.
Brunswick Underground Film Fest 2025 Review - From Ground Zero
The people of Palestine need more than words, what is depicted in From Ground Zero makes that abundantly clear.
Brunswick Underground Film Fest 2025 Review - The Code
The Code is an earnestly off-kilter, free-wheeling journey down the rabbit hole.
Brunswick Underground Film Fest 2025 Review - Frankenhooker
Ultimately, Frankenhooker is the kind of film that refuses to be ignored. It’s loud, garish, and unapologetically grotesque, yet like its oddball protagonist, it manages to be weirdly endearing, despite the rampant sex and violence […]