…impressive visuals, high-octane action, humour, and strong performances from the voice cast…
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
…while it has some fun moments, solid performances and striking imagery, it’s simply too procedural and soulless to be anything more than adequate.
Cats
…unable to claw itself away from its detracting visuals.
The Biggest Little Farm
…a synecdoche of the world’s ecosystem, portrayed through the cyclical design of a singular farm, and imbued with enough sheer optimism that it proves quite infectious.
6 Underground
… one of Bay’s better efforts to date, and a reminder that he remains an audience pull for a reason.
JoJo Rabbit
… a skilful film but also one that is bound to divide people.
Marianne and Leonard: Words of Love
…gentle and celebratory…
The Dark Room
… a deeply uncomfortable film with excellent performances.
The Orphanage
… a mixed fantasy and realism story of living in Kabul before the fade of Soviet communist rule in 1989.
Kairos
…demands a place among the year’s best efforts.