The 39 best films of 2024 so far, and where to watch them in NZ
From Oscar-winning dramas to purely pleasurable blockbusters, here are our critics' picks.
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Laapata Ladies serves up a fusion of Bollywood and Shakespeare
It's a Bollywood love story with an almost Shakespearean plot.
The Garfield Movie, review: Bizarre tale is not purr-fect in any way
You might not be expecting the famous orange feline to be doing any sort of cardio.
French foodie film serves up the story of the first restaurant
"Delicious" follows the story of a signature dish and its creator in the 1700s.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga trailer
This is her Odyssey. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will be released in cinemas on May 24. Video / Universal Pictures
Furiosa review: George Miller's soul-pricklingly primal Mad Max prequel
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in George Miller’s stunt-filled follow-up.
The Substance is a shocking horror masterpiece - here's why
Demi Moore stars as a has-been actress who clones herself and gets terrifying results.
Review - Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga marks the birth of 'granddad cinema'
Costner's film is promising, but its grandeur likely won't be fully realised until later.
Review: Gritty and witty combine in British spy drama
Characters are at the heart of this British spy drama starring Bill Nighy.
Review: Documentary explores Merkel's life and legacy
Doco sheds light on the life of one of Europe's foremost leaders.
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Karl Puschmann: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' effects are 'flawless'
The apes are back, and Freya Allan and Owen Teague aren't monkeying around.
Karl Puschmann: The Moon is Upside Down is an illuminating Kiwi dramedy
There’s a lot to love about this local arthouse film, but it's not a rom-com.
The Idea Of You, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzin
The Idea of You launches globally on Amazon Prime on May 2
Adult themes in rites of passage movie
This racy film delves into tribulations around sex and consent for young people.
Prepare to get hot and bothered with stylish, synthy tennis drama ‘Challengers’
The matches are close and the love triangles even closer in this new blockbuster.
'She’s not pretty, she can’t act': Hollywood producer slams Sydney Sweeney
The producer called the film Anyone But You 'unwatchable.'
Review: Civil War is a well-crafted warning
Alex Garland’s new film is an assault on the senses. You should see it.
Kirsten Dunst: ‘A male director made a totally improper comment to me at 16’
The former child star on industry predators, Tom Cruise’s kindness and new film Civil War.
Review: Drama skirts controversy of real-life story
Drama based on a true story dances around the nitty gritty.
Karl Puschmann: Does Road House deliver a knockout blow?
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this rowdy remake of Patrick Swayze’s action classic.
Movie 'Shortcomings' a humorous snapshot of modern love in New York
Fresh, funny graphic novel adaptation is Randall Park's directorial debut.
Review: Hyper-sexual neo-noir Love Lies Bleeding is peak Kristen Stewart
The urge to make yourself big — with weights, drugs, love — reverberates through the film.
What the horror film Imaginary got right about imaginary friends
Some children have made-up companions that are disobedient or even mean.
What our reviewer thought of Oscar-winning Zone of Interest
Quiet horror lurks in tale of Nazi commandant's family living in the shadows of Auschwitz.
Power ranking: From Raging Bull to Oppenheimer, the 40 greatest biopics of all time
Ahead of today's Oscars ceremony, a look back at the greatest biopics of all time.
Karl Puschmann: Zac Effron and John Cena’s R-rated comedy is a limp effort
Does the raunchy new comedy fall flat?
Review: How to Have Sex explores the dark nuances of consent
OPINION: How to Have Sex conveys the harsh realities women face when entering adulthood.
Back to Arrakis! Does Dune: Part Two eclipse its predecessor?
Karl Puschmann and Emma Gleason share their spicy takes on the blockbuster sequel.
Doco and drama combine for Einstein story
Docudrama explores Einstein's little-known English hideout.
How to Have Sex trailer
Award-winning movie by director Molly Walker is released in NZ on March 5. Video / MUBI
Review: French retro comedy a triumphant farce
The French are known for their mastery of farce, and The Crime is Mine is no exception.
Review: Adam Sandler's in 'uncharted territory' with new film
The comedy actor takes on a rather more philosophical role than usual.
Elvis's wife takes centre-stage in illuminating biopic
Although known for being Elvis's wife, Priscilla is very much centre-stage in this biopic.