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Review of Cars 3 (2017)

By Chris Schulz (9) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 21 Jun 2017

Cars 3 is a much smoother, safer ride [than Cars 2], thanks largely to its addition of a little self-awareness, a few zippy racing sequences,…

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Review of Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

By Dominic Corry (151) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 20 Jun 2017

Although diverting in the moment, the spatial geography of the epic action is poorly sustained, which undercuts the tension, and once again…

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Review of Churchill (2017)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 14 Jun 2017

If the idea was to make us think again about Churchill's legacy, then Churchill succeeds; it's just a shame it's not presented in a less-convoluted…

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Review of David Lynch: The Art Life (2017)

By Karl Puschmann (12) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 07 Jun 2017

This unfussy documentary, narrated by Lynch himself, goes a long way to explaining the circumstances and forces that wired his brain the way it is…

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Review of Rosalie Blum (2016)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 07 Jun 2017

Whimsical, tender and original, Rosalie Blum is a fabulous debut…

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Review of Wonder Woman (2017)

By Dominic Corry (151) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 01 Jun 2017

Wonder Woman is a great movie by any measure, but it's at its best when it embraces and embodies the universe-defying potential inside the…

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Review of McLaren (2016)

By Steve Newall (155) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 01 Jun 2017

McLaren stands as more a celebration than sombre eulogy ... and should hold differing types of appeal to various generations…

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Review of He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

By Joanna Hunkin (9) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 25 May 2017

While the star-studded line up may seem impressive, it only serves to draw the long-winded film out even further…

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Review of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 24 May 2017

It's hard not to get on board this swashbuckling romp - particularly with Johnny Depp in fine form…

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Review of Pecking Order (2017)

By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 18 May 2017

There's more to this film than a tribute to Best in Show with chickens, this is a film about Kiwis being Kiwis, delivered thought the portrayal…

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Review of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)

By Dominic Corry (151) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 17 May 2017

If nothing else, this is a heck of a lot more entertaining than the staid 2004 King Arthur film starring Clive Owen…

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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 Colossal (2017)

By Alex Casey (54) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 03 May 2017

Colossal is an odd film that may feel disorienting to some, but it's also a totally original conceit that dares to tackle a little thing in…

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Review of Get Out (2017)

By Dominic Corry (151) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 03 May 2017

Get out and see this rip-snorting thrill-fest and ensure more mid-sized horrors get a cinematic run in Kiwi theatres…

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Review of Raw (2017)

By Alex Casey (54) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 19 Apr 2017

You might not lose your lunch, but you'll probably find something to chew over…

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Review of Going in Style (2017)

By Dominic Corry (151) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 19 Apr 2017

Michael, Morgan and Alan roll out more than enough of the old magic to keep the proceedings enjoyable…

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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 The Boss Baby (2017)

By Dominic Corry (151) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 12 Apr 2017

Very young audience members should enjoy the surfeit of fart and bum jokes, but unless you're a seriously clucky grown-up, guardians will struggle…

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Review of The Fate of the Furious (2017)

By Siena Yates (8) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 12 Apr 2017

The Fate of the Furious has basically everything you could want from this franchise and a bit more, stepping up the story-telling and giving…

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