Talent Margot Robbie

Two figures in a pink and blue lit setting, one wearing a turquoise shirt and the other a sparkling dress, facing each other.
Review

Barbie review – a gorgeously weird blockbuster event

by Hannah Strong

Greta Gerwig's behemoth blockbuster is a stranger, more fascinating film than its hyper-corporate marketing would suggest.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman in a red dress and man in a tuxedo walking on a city street at night.
Review

Babylon

by Hannah Strong

Damien Chazelle's big-budget tale of big dreams in 1920s Hollywood hits an alarming number of bum notes.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman with blonde hair and intense expression, wearing a red and blue outfit, reaching forward.
Review

The Suicide Squad

by Lillian Crawford

James Gunn doubles down on his crass brand of humour in this charmless, unfunny and facile franchise redo.

2
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
A person with colourful, dyed hair reclining on a surface covered in multicoloured fringes and accessories.
Review

Birds of Prey

by Hannah Strong

Margot Robbie brings anarchy and attitude to the DCEU in Cathy Yan’s pop-punk ode to womanhood.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three blonde women in formal attire - grey, pink, and black outfits - standing in an elevator.
Review

Bombshell

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

This starry post-#MeToo takedown of toxic masculinity grossly misrepresents its female subjects.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Smiling woman in striped top by window, sunlit with floral wallpaper.
Review

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

by Hannah Strong

Stars and worlds collide as Quentin Tarantino serves up his most thoughtful and personal work to date.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Group of medieval-style characters on horseback, dressed in dark armour and capes, with one central female character wearing a blue dress and long red hair.
Review

Mary Queen of Scots

by David Jenkins

Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie play duelling monarchs in this lifeless period piece.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Female figure skater performing on ice in a blue, glittery costume with arms raised.
Review

I, Tonya

by Hannah Strong

Margot Robbie shines in an engaging Tonya Harding biopic that doesn’t quite stick the landing.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A young child, wearing a white jumper, gazes out of a window while embracing a large teddy bear.
Review

Goodbye Christopher Robin

by Trevor Johnston

The creation of Winnie the Pooh is the fascinating subject of this unfocused screen biography.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two costumed figures, a man with a skull mask and a woman with dyed hair and a T-shirt, holding firearms in a dark room.
Review

Suicide Squad

by Adam Woodward

DC’s freak show rodeo is an undercooked, cartoonish romp that reveals a great deal about modern moviemaking.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person wearing a press helmet and jacket standing in a crowd at night, speaking on a phone.
Review

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

by Henry Heffer

Tina Fey brings some light comic relief to the Afghanistan conflict in this cutting media commentary.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Blond-haired woman in black leather jacket sitting with hands on table
Review

Focus

by Chris Blohm

Despite the chemistry between Will Smith and Margot Robbie, this is little more than a crass Elmore Leonard knock-off.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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