Movie reviews of Richard Alaba

There are many reasons to praise this film, but in the main it is for audiences willing to vicariously experience a slow and dense melodrama about loss. Review

Sally Field is marvellous as Doris and her wide-eyed innocence still does the trick. Review

Although the film is not the comedy I expected, it is very entertaining. Review

The greatest strength of the story undoubtedly comes from its acting principals Jeremy Irons and Bev Patel. Review

More arthouse than spoon-fed, the film feels refreshingly free of cliches and leaves you thinking about the impact of distant memories on daily lives. Review

An original funny-sad look at a type of Aussie male who should watch this film for their own good. Review

Streep and Grant are superb in their parts and their chemistry together is wonderful. Review

It works well as a comically sad tale about a gullible woman who wants desperately to believe she can create beauty with her voice. Review

A wonderfully filmed ‘true story’ about the ennobling human values of perseverance and belief in one’s self. Review

An engaging and entertaining film that will leave you feeling well fed in a cinematic kind of way. Review

Has an arresting quality that demands engagement... Review

Poignant, ambivalent, and a metaphor for the triumph of love and family. Review

Highly engaging while being informative about a world that few of us will enter. Review

An engaging thriller quality that is maintained to the very end. Review

Without the Jolie appeal this film would have no legs. Review

Stands out as both a thoroughly gripping film and a consciousness raising experience. Review

A gripping story in a beautiful place that shows great promise for its creator. Review

Standard comedic stuff, you might say, sure to get a laugh. So what went wrong? Review

A gem of a film and will be the best you will see in the horror genre for a long time. Review

This circular tale simply leads back to where it starts and leaves a vague feeling they have not gone far. Review

Neither science fantasy fans nor thriller fans wins as the ending transforms this film into an incoherent and unforgivable mess. Review

Unfashionable though it may be to admit it, I found this film quite touching. Review

An hilarious take on ‘the Hollywood dream’. Review

If you enjoy character rather than plot-driven stories, particularly portraits of peculiar people, it is very likely you will appreciate this film. Review