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A fitting tribute to the era, writes TimeOut's reviewer Francesca Rudkin.
Does Kristen Stewart's biopic on cinema's new wave icon Jean Seberg sink or swim?
Timothy Spall and Vanessa Redgrave go head-to-head and give a masterclass in acting.
In the long awaited sequel Elsa, Anna, and Olaf go in the unknown, should you join them?
An extraordinary true story but can you handle its blunt and confrontational style?
Follow a year in the life of a newborn reindeer in this doco-meets-fictional tale.
Bellbird balances heartfelt drama with laugh-out-loud moments for a can't-miss movie.
You won't hear a more Kiwi yarn than this adventure documentary, writes Francesca Rudkin.
It's based on the true story of the first woman jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.
The first fully 3D animated movie made in New Zealand is out today, should you see it?
Mocked and disparaged the all-women crew defied all odds to compete in the Whitbread race.
The stars are so young they can not legally watch their own movie. But should you?
There's nothing sparkling in this grimly confounding sci-fi flick...
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan is realistic and brutal but is it worth seeing?
The Kitchen has a killer cast of Hollywood's leading badass women, but is it enough?
Perhaps its time for the ...has Fallen franchise to fall away?
The remarkable true story of a WWII POW who became an English soccer legend.
The remake looks amazing but does it charm like the animated original?
But is a female twist on the bard's classic enough to keep your interest?
Another creepy doll lies in wait at the cinema.
In Little Woods sisters are doing it for themselves but should you see it?
Or does this movie-length doco hit a bum note?
Should you rocket to the cinema to see Rocketman?
The Social Network's Jesse Eisenberg is back, but with new levels of absurdity.
Movie review: The Chills: The Triumph and Tragedy of Martin Phillipps
My 10-year-old was crying over the emotional turmoil in this colourful animation.
Forget yellow spandex and tech-heavy armour, this heroine wears a lovely knitted jumper
Is this teen romance set in a hospital good for what ails ya?
It's been compared to The Full Monty but can Swimming With Men float to the top?
John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan show the serious side of the slapstick duo in great biopic
Looking to keep the little'uns entertained these holidays? Try this on for size.
Adam McKay's Vice puts a whole new twist on an old story.
Free Solo, a vertigo-inducing, rock climbing doco, is dizzyingly good...
The comic actress tries her hand at true crime in Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Movie review: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Are J.K Rowling's beasts fantastic the second time round?
Jennifer Ward-Lealand leads this thoughtful, sensual new Zealand movie
We take the new documentary on local motorsport hero Scott Dixon out for a spin
Christopher Robin is a child-like story mixed with complex adult themes.
Ian McEwan's novel was thought to be unadaptable so how does this downbeat drama get on?
A well-crafted documentary about the life and career of Whitney Houston.
If the thought of Cronenberg directing 50 Shades sounds interesting, this may appeal...
This corporate thriller explores misogyny, equality and diversity within corporate culture
Charlize Theron and writer Diablo Cody reunite to tackle motherhood. But does it deliver?
You'll be glad you're not a Kennedy after seeing this period political drama...
Will you be crying with laughter or left in tears? Francesca Rudkin reviews.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is much better than its title suggests
Was the social media uproar over I Feel Pretty valid? Francesca Rudkin takes a look.
The director of the Oscar nominated Lion gets biblical, but is it worth watching?
Nature film Earth: One Amazing Day shows a lot can happen in 24 hours on our rock...
Based on mysterious true events we review The Mercy
Warm, witty and wonderfully eccentric, Paddington 2 is a treat for the whole fam.
This is one Christmas movie that won't leave you muttering, 'bah humbug'....
It's an emotional human story with a real sense of what it's like to be a firefighter.
A charming new film is giving a charming view of NZ through the eyes of a Kiwi treasure.
Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke's new drama about painter Maud Lewis uplifts and bums out
There's a mountain between them but that couldn't stop the pair from looking for love
Armie Hammer and Geoffrey rush team up in this delightful film about painting