6.8
… has its stumbles, but as family-friendly entertainment and measured cultural examination, it has more than enough charm to make up for the lulls.
You love ’em, he hates ’em! The Butcher carves up your favourite films, and this week, he applies his sharpened cleaver to the beloved family classic The Wizard Of Oz.
8
… focuses more on style over substance, the action is beautifully rendered, the characters are funnier than ever, and the way it balances mirth with legitimate kid-friendly thrills is impressive.
The brief revival in the late 1970s
8
… frustrating in the most disheartening of ways, because the film itself is fantastic… but it seems like Angel Studios couldn’t even wait for the film to finish before ripping
7.8
… like being wrapped in a blanket stitched with stardust.
8
... packs just as much spectacle and heart as its animated counterpart ...
7.5
For kids, it’s exciting and a great adaptation of the books, and for adults, it offers a space to see everything through a kid’s eyes again, and why it’s worth
A feature film adaptation of David Walliams’ 2019 book FING is currently in production at Screen Queensland Studios, with a cast that includes Taika Waititi, Mia Wasikowska, Walliams, Richard Roxburgh,
FilmInk salutes the work of creatives who have never truly received the credit that they deserve. In this installment: director John Hough, who helmed The Legend Of Hell House, Dirty