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Review: Heartfelt messages saves film

Underneath the predictable All-American school experience, there's some real heart in this film.

Natalie Portman makes a perfect Jackie

Natalie Portman captures Jackie Kennedy's steely strength and intelligence perfectly, which elevates her performance beyond imitation.

Movie review: The Edge of Seventeen

As far as coming-of-age stories go, The Edge of Seventeen's refreshing mix of authenticity and quirkiness will charm teenagers of all ages.

The film all young women should see

This a beautiful and gentle documentary with an uplifting story of female empowerment that will resonate with teenage girls around the world.

Movie review: Passengers - 'do not be fooled by this movie'

Even star power fails to keep this gross sexist flop together.

New Kiwi comedy can't hook one's attention

New local fishing comedy doesn't look like it will become the next Wilderpeople...

The Eagle Huntress 'simple but empowering'

A documentary about a 13 year old Mongolian eagle huntress has captured the worlds attention.

The Edge of Seventeen 'authentic and charming'

Hailee Steinfeld's new movie has earned her much praise, but is it any good?

Review: Passengers let down by 'dodgy premise'

The problem with Passengers is how the dodgy premise detracts from feeling the story or characters.

Phil Keoghan finds his own amazing race

Keoghan has certainly put his arse on the line to spin Harry's yarn in tandem with a personal challenge. It makes for a riveting if self-flagellating sports doco.

Movie review: Office Christmas Party

Office Christmas parties, much like New Year's Eve, International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and any other kind of scheduled fun, often

Movie review: The Young Offenders

The new Irish comedy sees two teenagers find themselves in trouble with the police.

Movie review: Monsieur Mayonnaise

The documentary revolves around a comic book artist learning more about his family and their legacy.

Movie review: A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom is a handsome, enjoyable historical drama, but doesn't quite reach the epic height it was aiming for.

Movie review: Office Christmas Party

Office Christmas Party veers into the ridiculous, but with a cast of likeable and quirky characters the wackiness works, without dazzling

Underworld has lost its bite

This dull heap of action-fantasy mediocrity, one which wants to be Game of Fangs, is the fifth.

Moving, intimate coming of age drama

Sunset Song is a gorgeous slice of poetic realism which is as cruel and harsh as it is beautiful and lyrical.

Cupcake poop and glitter farts: Why America needs The Trolls

There's little memorable about Trolls, but you got to hand it to these weirdly happy people - they sure know how to put a smile on a kid's face.