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Review of Viceroy's House (2017)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 May 2017

It's a gentle reminder that this may be an entertaining retelling of events, but the experience is still felt by the families who experienced them…

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Review of A Dog's Purpose (2017)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 03 May 2017

Yes, it's filled with schmaltzy moments and lines, but the canine stars are adorable, and dog lovers will enjoy this nice, gentle and slightly…

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Review of Their Finest (2017)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 12 Apr 2017

[It's] a handsome film that captures the time and place, and is unashamedly nostalgic…

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Review of Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 05 Apr 2017

The result is a harmless, fun and largely forgettable film that will keep the littlies happy these holidays…

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Review of One Thousand Ropes (2017)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 23 Mar 2017

Samoan New Zealand director Tusi Tamasese's second feature, One Thousand Ropes, resonates with the same quiet power and restraint of his award-winning…

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Review of Trespass Against Us (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 17 Mar 2017

Trespass Against Me feels like a missed opportunity. Be reassured though, Michael Fassbender doesn't let his fans down…

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Review of Loving (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 16 Mar 2017

Nichols has created a powerful, intelligent and moving film…

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Review of Kong: Skull Island (2017)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 09 Mar 2017

Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts captures the awe and amazement of the original, but has made enough changes to stand out from previous efforts,…

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Review of Queen of Katwe (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 02 Mar 2017

Aimed at tweens and upwards rather than young kids, Queen of Katwe offers something we don't see often; an accessible, enjoyable story delivered…

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Review of Alone in Berlin (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 02 Mar 2017

There's an underlying tension throughout, but what's missing is the heightened emotional ebb and flow that would have delivered a truly haunting…

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Review of Toni Erdmann (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 16 Feb 2017

Toni Erdmann will polarise audiences - it refuses to be labelled a comedy or drama, instead presenting true and nuanced performances which…

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Review of Gold (2017)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Feb 2017

Gold is frustrating: the story is great, the presentation dull…

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Review of Gold (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 10 Feb 2017

Gold is frustrating: the story is great, the presentation dull…

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Review of Lion (2015)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 19 Jan 2017

Don't think about stepping into the theatre without a good supply of tissues…

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Review of Lion (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 19 Jan 2017

Don't think about stepping into the theatre without a good supply of tissues…

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Review of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 11 Jan 2017

Underneath the predictable All-American school experience, there's some real heart…

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Review of Jackie (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 11 Jan 2017

Portman and Larrain have done a terrific job presenting a complex, conflicted and often-contradictory character, who struggled at times to…

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Review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 05 Jan 2017

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…

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Review of The Eagle Huntress (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 05 Jan 2017

This a beautiful and gentle documentary, well, except for a sacrificial killing of a goat and fox, and is filled with stunning landscapes…

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Review of Passengers (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 22 Dec 2016

It's a beautiful film to look at; but it doesn't quite make the heart soar…

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