LONDON TOWN: A Coming Of Age Tale With A Punk Rock Savior

London Town is a fictional story about a boy in 1970s London meeting up with his music idol, Joe Strummer; it is a mostly entertaining romp.

UNCERTAIN: An Enchanting Look At An Otherworldly Town
UNCERTAIN: An Enchanting Look At An Otherworldly Town

Between three men and a coterie of animals, Uncertain tells a richly rewarding story around the primal themes of death, birth and rebirth.

DEPARTURE: A Love Story With An Identity Crisis
DEPARTURE: A Love Story With An Identity Crisis

Departure is a coming-of-age film focused on the budding romance between a boy and his friend, yet it doesn’t fully succeed in this prospect.

IT'S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD: Xavier Dolan's First Misfire
IT’S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD: Xavier Dolan’s First Misfire

Admirably performed, It’s Only the End of The World suffers from underwritten characters and a refusal to bring his trademark widescreen scope

DAVID STRATTON - A CINEMATIC LIFE: A Loving but Eclectic Retrospective
DAVID STRATTON – A CINEMATIC LIFE: A Loving But Eclectic Retrospective

Although a warm hearted documentary, David Stratton: A Cinematic Life cares more about Australian cinema than its subject.

THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE: How Warner Bros. Learned To Make Fun Of Batman
THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE: How Warner Bros. Learned To Make Fun Of Batman

While Lego Batman is essentially a spoof movie, it’s especially impressive that this film was able to keep us laughing from beginning to end.

LOGAN: Wolverine's Last Hurrah Is Among The Great Superhero Films
LOGAN: Wolverine’s Last Hurrah Is Among The Great Superhero Films

There’s no living with, with a killing. There’s no going back from it. Right or wrong, it’s a brand, a brand that sticks.

HEADSHOT: The Unofficial THE RAID Sequel We All Want
HEADSHOT: The Unofficial THE RAID Sequel We All Want

Headshot is a bit too melodramatic and tries to emulate The Raid sequels too blatantly, yet it is just enough to satisfy action junkies.

GOODNIGHT MOMMY: Hello Nightmares
GOODNIGHT MOMMY: Hello Nightmares

Though with a contrived ending, Goodnight Mommy is a mostly intriguing Austrian horror film that plays on inborn, relatable fears.

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: What Action Films Should Be
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: What Action Films Should Be

John Wick: Chapter 2 is a film which, while containing the flurried action of the original, is still utterly unique and compelling.

THE SALESMAN: Morally Complex & Utterly Engaging
THE SALESMAN: Morally Complex & Utterly Engaging

The Salesman is the latest by renowned filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, succeeding as both a political thriller and a tightly-knit character drama.

REAL ARTISTS: The Future Of Filmmaking?
REAL ARTISTS: The Future Of Filmmaking?

Real Artists is an Orwellian science fiction short film written, directed, produced & performed by women – a rarity – but it sure delivers.

THE MAN WITH FOUR LEGS: Elegantly Disturbing
THE MAN WITH FOUR LEGS: Elegantly Disturbing

With finely tuned performances, The Man With Four Legs is also a visual treat, working within a genre that is often difficult to define.

FIFTY SHADES DARKER: It's So Bad It's Good
FIFTY SHADES DARKER: It’s So Bad It’s Good

With overly drawn-out scenes and a sprinkle of randomized and at times unnecessary drama, Fifty Shades Darker left much to be desired.

BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK: A Visual Misfire We Didn't See Coming
BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK: A Visual Misfire We Didn’t See Coming

Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is atypical for Ang Lee; though the visuals are impressive, the film surrounding it fails to have an impact.