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![Netflix's $325m question: Why does The Gray Man look so cheap?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Netflix's $325m question: Why does The Gray Man look so cheap?
The streamer's shoddy Ryan Gosling action film somehow cost more than Top Gun: Maverick.
![The true story of Britain's worst golfer is a cinematic delight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The true story of Britain's worst golfer is a cinematic delight
It's a hole-in-one for Phantom of the Open's classic underdog story, writes our reviewer.
![Marvel's big joke: What's behind the Taika Waititi backlash?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Marvel's big joke: What's behind the Taika Waititi backlash?
The fans who once adored Thor: Love and Thunder director now think he's having a laugh.
![Thor: Love and Thunder slammed for 'graphic' scene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Thor: Love and Thunder slammed for 'graphic' scene
The film is dominating the box office but one scene has concerned fans.
![With Thor 4 does lightning strike twice for Waititi?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
With Thor 4 does lightning strike twice for Waititi?
Does the hyped follow-up to Thor: Ragnarok leave you thunderstruck or does it fizzle out?
![Where have all the family movies gone?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Where have all the family movies gone?
After the letdown of Lightyear, Hollywood is sending a strong message to families.
![Review: Is 'Elvis' the King of musicals or will it leave you all shook up?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Review: Is 'Elvis' the King of musicals or will it leave you all shook up?
We review Baz Luhrmann's brash, in-your-face, glittery biopic about Elvis.
![Review: Dame Whina Cooper biopic worth marching to the cinema for](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Review: Dame Whina Cooper biopic worth marching to the cinema for
This biopic about one of Aotearoa's most iconic leaders is powerful stuff.
![Baby it's cold outside: 5 films to snuggle up to this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Baby it's cold outside: 5 films to snuggle up to this weekend
It's getting colder, which can only mean one thing, time to snuggle up with a movie.
![Is Tom Cruise still top gun? The verdict on the blockbuster sequel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Is Tom Cruise still top gun? The verdict on the blockbuster sequel
Should you fly to the cinema for Top Gun: Maverick, or would you be a goose to see it?
![Movie review: The Northman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Movie review: The Northman
Alexander Skarsgard and Nicole Kidman star in this bloody Viking epic.
![Colin Firth leads the charge in excellent WWII espionage drama](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Colin Firth leads the charge in excellent WWII espionage drama
Operation Mincemeat shows how a dead body played a pivotal part in an Allies victory.
![Mark Wahlberg blunders in his new movie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Mark Wahlberg blunders in his new movie
He gained 14kg for the role and spent millions funding it, but was the effort worth it?
![The must-see Kiwi music movies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The must-see Kiwi music movies
Celebrate NZ Music Month by watching some NZ music movies.
![Is Marvel's new Doctor Strange movie magic or madness?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Is Marvel's new Doctor Strange movie magic or madness?
We enter the increasingly convoluted Multiverse to review Marvels newest blockbuster.
!['Awesome throwback': The movie that resurrects Sandra Bullock's supernova charisma](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Awesome throwback': The movie that resurrects Sandra Bullock's supernova charisma
Movie review: The Lost City
![Movie review: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Movie review: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Absurdly stupid but hoo boy is it entertaining.
![Movie review: Fantastic Beasts - The Secrets of Dumbledore](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Movie review: Fantastic Beasts - The Secrets of Dumbledore
The latest Harry Potter prequel is an improvement on previous efforts.
![Is the Oscar winning Drive My Car worth its 3-hour ride?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Is the Oscar winning Drive My Car worth its 3-hour ride?
This emotional epic takes you on a restrained journey.
![Why Netflix's Marilyn Monroe biopic is 'most controversial' film of 2022](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Why Netflix's Marilyn Monroe biopic is 'most controversial' film of 2022
'Disturbing' biopic promises to show Marilyn Monroe as you've never seen her before.
![Does Ben Affleck's erotic-thriller reignite passion for the genre?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Does Ben Affleck's erotic-thriller reignite passion for the genre?
Did our reviewer find Deep Water a real good time or a complete turn off?
![Tilda Swinton's masterful new film is the Back to the Future Part II of British drama](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Tilda Swinton's masterful new film is the Back to the Future Part II of British drama
The Souvenir Part II is bold personal cinema made artfully universal, writes Dominic Corry
![Holy movie review, Batman! The verdict on The Batman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Holy movie review, Batman! The verdict on The Batman
Robert Pattinson suits up as the Caped Crusader. Find out how he fares.
![Movie review: Foo Fighters horror Studio 666 is movie hell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Movie review: Foo Fighters horror Studio 666 is movie hell
The Foo Fighters' goofy horror leans on a jokey tone and exuberantly gory death scenes.
![Movie review: Does Peter Dinklage's musical version of Cyrano sing?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Movie review: Does Peter Dinklage's musical version of Cyrano sing?
It's an odd decision to turn the classic love drama into a musical, does it pay off?
![Movie Review: Should you go go to Joaquin Phoenix's C'mon C'mon?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Movie Review: Should you go go to Joaquin Phoenix's C'mon C'mon?
The Oscar winner's new movie is a gentle embrace of humanity.
![Movie review: Will you fall in love with The Worst Person in the World?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Movie review: Will you fall in love with The Worst Person in the World?
This rom-com for people who hate rom-coms has attracted a lot of Oscar buzz.
![Movie review: Is Red Rocket the new Boogie Nights?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Movie review: Is Red Rocket the new Boogie Nights?
This dramedy about an ex-porn star is hugely entertaining, sometimes queasy, viewing.