Review: ‘40 Acres’ values post-apocalyptic family time
’40 Acres’ follows a family who protects themselves from opportunistic raiders with an armoury and a healthy sense of suspicion.
On Screen
Smart reviews for the visually obsessed. On Screen features film reviews and festival coverage, spotlighting cinematic craft, storytelling and standout performances.
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Review: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ labours before finally delivering
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ is a new story with new characters that gets off to a shaky start before settling into the tried-and-true franchise formula.
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Review: ‘F1: The Movie’ speeds down victory lane
‘F1: The Movie’ is an authentic portrayal of the racing sport, framed in a Hollywood narrative featuring a charming maverick.
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Review: ‘M3GAN 2.0’ is a familiar story with more attitude
‘M3GAN 2.0’ revives the sassy android companion to take on a weaponized robot after the military loses control of it.
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Review: ’28 Years Later’ matured over time
’28 Years Later’ is the second sequel in the franchise, following a new generation of survivor trying to make sense of their world.
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Review: ‘Elio’ is a relatable kid with some unusual friends
‘Elio’ is a whimsical space adventure in which an alien and human boy overcome their despair through an unlikely friendship.
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Review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ has all the heart of its predecessor
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ brings the heartfelt fantasy into the real world with a live-action adaptation that remains close to its source.
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Review: ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ leaves nothing to chance
‘The Phoenician Scheme’ is the bizarre tale of tycoon trying to secure the funds to change the world, while avoiding repeated assassination attempts.
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Review: ‘Ballerina’ spins its lead into oblivion
‘Ballerina’ understands the assignment when it comes to the fight scenes, but it forgets to humanize its protagonist.
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Review: ‘Dangerous Animals’ brings a killer fight to the screen
‘Dangerous Animals’ features a contest for the greatest threat: hungry sharks or a maniacal serial killer.
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Review: ‘The Ritual’ stands on ceremony to a fault
‘The Ritual’ wants “just the facts, ma’am” when it comes to depicting the details of a real-life exorcism.
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Review: ‘Bring Her Back’ doesn’t need you to jump when it can make you recoil
‘Bring Her Back’ is an unconventional possession movie that takes its time building up to the horror that will make audiences cringe.
