Occupation: Rainfall – Review
Australian alien-invasion sequel “Occupation: Rainfall” overflows with spectacular big-budget action, but struggles to consolidate its elements into the groundwork for a great Australian franchise.
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Midway – Review
If you were looking for a fun Robert Emmerich film to excite the senses or a war film with a powerful message, ‘Midway’ provides neither, instead offering bland action pieces and and former Disney stars with questionable moustaches.
1917 – Review
The great war has a lot of possible content for potentially great films. Does 1917 handle its subject matter with grace? Izzy reviews.
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan – Review
‘Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan’ opts for a personal—rather than political—take on a battle in the Vietnam War. But does the telling benefit from a limited scope? Ciaran reviews.
The Aftermath – Review
Matthew Lind remembers that time he was in World War II. Wait…no, he doesn’t. See if he can remember to review The Aftermath, however.
Hunter Killer – Review
Where some would see new submarine-flick ‘Hunter Killer’ as a harmless action movie, Izzy finds a more manipulative subtext underneath the cliche script. Read his review here.
In This Corner of the World – Review
In This Corner of the World is an elegant depiction of wartime Japan that highlights the persistence of the everyday even in the most devastating circumstances.
Darkest Hour – Review
Darkest Hour is an effective portrayal of Winston Churchill’s rise to power, though it might more accurately be described as an exhibition of Gary Oldman’s uncanny ability to sink into a role.
Dunkirk – Review
Another standout from UQ’s first year film course, Elijah Freeman reviews Christopher Nolan’s unique take on the war film in Dunkirk.
Wonder Woman – Review
Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman pulls off a difficult balancing act, and does so with a lot of heart.