Film review stories - Page 3

Mockingjay, Part 1 surprises: Lawrence shines amidst rebellion, but the film, a mere setup for the finale, lacks the spark of its predecessors. 2.5/5.

As a proud New Zealander one of the few annoyances I found with it was Russell seemed to forget that the NZ in ANZAC stands for New Zealand.

Into the Storm proves a whirlwind of disappointment, failing to capture the thrilling essence of its disaster film predecessors. 1.5/5.

Muppets Most Wanted entertains but lacks vintage magic. With top human stars and memorable cameos, it charms but misses the Henson spark.

If I could give it a hundred stars I would. I had to get it perfect. I had to do it justice. Because the book was perfect. And the movie was almost perfect.

From Bond to Spiderman, reboots are reviving classic films with new tech and twists, dividing fans.

I’m bound to like anything that has Peter Sarsgaard in it, and I wasn’t disappointed with Night Moves.

Housebound brilliantly blends Kiwi humour with scares, as Kylie's house arrest turns into a ghostly investigation. More laughs than frights, a potential cult classic.

Dear Michael Bay... I just wanted to thank you for annihilating one of my favourite shows from when I was kid.

The Fault in Our Stars film was predictable, but I found myself hoping it wouldn't end as expected. Chemistry between the leads was excellent.

Throw into the mix a classic ‘good vs evil’ battle against the dreadful dragon hunter and you have a movie that appeals to viewers of all ages.

Meet the Millers disappoints yet entertains, with a solid cast overshadowed by Aniston's usual fare. A predictable plot with laughs.

The Way Way Back is a 2013 coming-of-age film, written and directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash in their directorial debut.

Gravity dazzles in a way few films can, with Bullock's stellar performance ensuring you're glued to the screen. A must-watch, 4.5/5.

The thing I don’t understand about these dystopian stories are why the leaders of the new societies are always these crazed luncatics.

The film is pretty much a really long Veronica Mars episode. And that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I enjoyed it.

Amy Pratt dives into Rio 2, where vibrant animation meets a 'nice' storyline, perfect for under-10s but a DVD choice for others. 3/5 rating.

Vampire Academy: A laughably bad tale that embraces its absurdity, unlike its self-serious counterparts. A regrettable watch, even for laughs.

Aaron Paul races into hearts in Need for Speed, but with cliches and suspect plot, it's more a pit stop in action cinema than a new flagbearer.

Noah reimagines an ancient tale with star-studded cast and epic fervour, ensuring a cinematic voyage worth the watch.

Grimy, greyscale and undeniably grim, The Road takes the old post-apocalyptic wasteland scenario to a new level of haunting, harrowing realism.

Titles include some well-known films, such as George A. Romero's classic, Night of the Living Dead, as well as many lesser-known titles.

Vexille dives into a dark future of 2077 Japan under lockdown, exploring themes of isolation and the peril of unchecked technology.

Diving into Eraserhead's labyrinth will leave you questioning if cinema has ever been as eerily bizarre. A Lynch classic that defies norms.