Whilst a movie like Poms won't be gunning for an award season prominence, and the saturation of cliches and predictability that litter the film only add to its simplistic mentality, there's no denying that its got spirit (yes it does!) and a heart in the right place. In a role that she can do in her sleep at this point, Diane Keaton stars as Martha, a seemingly lonely senior … [Read more...] about Poms – Film Review
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The Hustle – Film Review
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was the second last film penned by Stanley Shapiro before his death. It was a cinematic reworking of his play of the same name. Shapiro is also credited on the Rebel Wilson-fronted The Hustle, alongside Anne Hathaway, a version that is a far cry from Shapiro’s original. Professional con-artist Josephine (Anne Hathaway) calls the French Riviera her … [Read more...] about The Hustle – Film Review
Top End Wedding – Film Review
Whilst there's no denying that Top End Wedding adheres to the romantic comedy stereotypes, playing out mostly as a fizzy, feel-good affair, the film's lead star, co-writer and associate producer Miranda Tapsell assures the film scratches a deeper level than the surface simplicities by injecting her own life experiences into the proceedings, as well as showcasing her commitment … [Read more...] about Top End Wedding – Film Review
Little – Film Review
Little is a fantasy comedy about an overbearing boss accidentally becoming young again. Jordan Sanders (Regina Hall) is forced to relive the life of her younger self (Marsai Martin) back as a 13-year-old at school. Her underappreciated assistant, April (Issa Rae), attempts to make her life easier while taking over the reins of the tech business. The storyline is a bit … [Read more...] about Little – Film Review
Missing Link – Film Review
Continuing to perfect the photorealistic landscapes they have brought to their other features thus far, Laika's unique streak of stop-motion animated story-telling reaches its most accessible peak with Missing Link. As conventional as Chris Butler's adventure tale is though - the filmmaker helming Laika's spooky offering ParaNorman, as well as earning story credit for both … [Read more...] about Missing Link – Film Review