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Good actors perform bad dialogue in Almodavar’s ham-fisted first English-language feature.

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Three’s a charm as our favourite bear hunts for his aunt.

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NZ comedians Rose Matafeo and Dave Fane shine alongside Hollywood stars in Moana 2

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Irish family feud comedy gets bogged down in cliches

Apart from the end, there's little entertaining or surprising in The Problem With People.

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Listen to the best of this week's new releases - selected by Listener staff.

Thomasin McKenzie delivers a star turn as IVF pioneer in Joy

NZ star shines alongside Brit favourites Bill Nighy and James Norton.

Little-known Agatha Christie murder mystery gets a revamp

How well the production as a whole works has been a matter of debate.

Hugh Grant finds midlife calling in true horror style

Hugh Grant breaks out into full-on villain territory.

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