Reviews

Muscular man standing shirtless in a grand dining hall, surrounded by seated formal-attired guests.
Review

The Square

by Hannah Strong

Ruben Östlund’s agreeably bizarre fifth feature is an art world satire of ambitious vision.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Young woman in denim jacket, facial expression neutral, background vivid orange.
Review

Gringo

by Naomi Wong

Nash “Brother of Joel” Edgerton directs this entertaining but lazily scripted Mexican crime caper.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A close-up portrait of a man with a serious expression, his face illuminated by warm tones.
Review

Mom and Dad

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair are struck by mass hysteria in this lunatic horror-thriller from director Brian Taylor.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, standing in a grassy field against a cloudy sky. The woman wears a long skirt and a beige top, and the man wears a hat and a light-coloured outfit. The image has a moody, atmospheric quality.
Review

Sweet Country

by Aimee Knight

Warwick Thornton’s gorgeous period drama cuts to the heart of Australia’s dark colonial past.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Monochrome portrait of a woman with curled hair wearing a headpiece adorned with stars.
Review

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

by Christina Newland

The success and scandal of one of cinema’s first glamour girls is laid bare in this vivid documentary portrait.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man with baseball cap and beard interacting with a woman with blonde hair.
Review

You Were Never Really Here

by Hannah Strong

Joaquin Phoenix and director Lynne Ramsay combine forces to deliver a sensational cinematic sucker punch.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two people examining a large, scaly reptile in a forested environment. The image shows their hands and arms interacting with the creature, which appears to be some type of crocodilian or alligator.
Review

Annihilation

by Adam Woodward

Alex Garland delivers a visually stunning, coolly affecting allegory for life, loss and human fallibility.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in a leather jacket stands in front of a crowd holding protest signs written in Arabic.
Review

The Nile Hilton Incident

by Naomi Wong

Tarik Saleh’s taut political thriller unfolds against the backdrop of the Egyptian Revolution.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms seated on the ground.
Review

Erase and Forget

by David Jenkins

Rambo’s real-life American counterpart is the subject of this fractured, fascinating documentary portrait.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Blonde woman in black coat, looking pensive, with reflection in mirror behind her.
Review

Red Sparrow

by Elena Lazic

Jennifer Lawrence plays a Soviet spy whose repeated abuse leaves a sour taste in the mouth.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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