In Review
Welcome to In Review! Check out the latest reviews across film, TV, theatre and so much more…
Film Review - Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story
Unbreakable is a celebration of Dokic as both a player and a person, cementing herself as one of the greatest names in tennis and a true role model.
Live Performance Review - Oscar
This full-length ballet captures the essence of Oscar Wilde’s complex world with a composition of grandeur, elegance, and emotional depth.
Film Review - Memory
Memory is bleak and hopeful at the same time, anchored by two excellent performances and a tender approach that takes its subject matter seriously. It demands patience and won’t be for everybody, but succeeds nevertheless.
Film Review - Smile 2
Smile 2 is a worthy sequel that, while not quite as groundbreaking as its predecessor, still offers plenty of great elements.
Film Review - Saturday Night
Encapsulating the unpredictable freneticism which helped form the genesis of its namesake, Saturday Night offers a compelling, if imperfect, peek behind the veil which concealed the chaos.
Film Review - Venom: The Last Dance
While Venom: The Last Dance can’t quite save Sony’s universe, it is still leaps and bounds ahead of some of its other entries.
Film Review - Terrifier 3
Overall, Terrifier 3 proves that a little Yuletide seasoning and some punchy editing go a long way to finally giving Art the film he clearly deserves, a raucous and thoroughly cruel slasher fiesta that's sure to be a Halloween season hit.
Film Review - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Super/Man is a remarkably grounded and thoughtful profile of a man whom we all believed could fly – and maybe we still do.
Film Review - Joker: Folie À Deux
It's interesting that for all the film's grappling with Arthur's identity crisis, Folie à Deux winds up having one of its own
Italian Film Fest 2024 Review - Gloria!
Margherita Vicario’s directorial debut is a lively feature that sings with heartfelt moments and comedic witticisms alike, pulling audiences in for a story that is nothing short of glorious.
Film Review - Subservience
SK Dale’s direct-to-streaming suckfest Subservience, […] dares to ask the brave question “what if we made the robot… sexy?”
Film Review - NT Live: Prima Facie
Prima Facie is a play that refuses to be taken at face value.
TV Review - The Penguin Episode 1
Drawing out the melancholic chaos of its cinematic counterpart, The Penguin’s premiere episode enables a seamless transition in format – offering a richly textured character study which hooks you from minute aught.
Live Performance Review - I hope this means something
I hope this means something brilliantly captures the perils of isolation and the turbulence that can accompany bereavement, concurrently conveying the impact of the pressing need for action amidst despair.
Italian Film Fest 2024 Review - The Beautiful Summer
If you like pretty Italian towns then you might find some enjoyment, but if you're looking for a compelling film I suggest you look elsewhere.
Comedy Review - Anthony Locascio: Pappou
Locascio’s act was incredibly refreshing with his third-generation perspective, as well as an exploration of deeper themes like intergenerational trauma, and what it means to be an ethnic man in the 21st century.
Film Review - Speak No Evil
With strong performances, and a compelling narrative that deviates just enough from the original, Speak No Evil is worth a hearty recommendation for fans of the genre.
Web Series Review - Buried
Go watch this show. It’s got a rocking soundtrack, a feminist cop, and a surprising number of discussions on road safety.
Film Review - Megalopolis
It's hard to say how the film will be received by audiences now, but it is sure to have an impact.
Film Review - Runt
If you’re into Aussie battlers, beautiful Australian scenery, cute speedy dogs, and blatantly crying your heart out in public then Runt is the film for you.