Movie reviews of Richard Alaba

More about appearance than substance. Review

This exploration of the transgender experience is both masterful storytelling and an eye-opening experience. Review

The film’s pleasure comes entirely from an intelligent script that makes wry observations of life’s ironies and people’s peculiarities. Review

This ordinary horror rises beyond its station. Review

Chastain plays all these characteristics to perfection. Finding a worthwhile message in this film is a challenge. Review

This minimalist narrative compacted tightly into 88 minutes feels so much bigger because it is. Review

This is a film rich in thematic ambiguity that remains open to interpretation all the way to its twisted climax. Review

A heart-achingly ordinary, funny and smart girl from the “wrong side of the tracks”. Review

Streep and Hanks give their most understated performances of recent times... Review

An engaging adult fairy tale that has more than enough charm for a full film of enjoyment. Review

This powerful but disturbing film reminds Australians of our history and need to reconcile with the past. Review

The unusual story format and characterisations are more enough to hold your attention. Review

This film comes close to being flawless... Review

Take extra tissues, but you will leave feeling inspired. Review

A deliberately disturbing film. Review

Fun, fast, and musically delightful. Review

While the plot advances glacially, we don’t want it any faster. Review

Whether you accept that message or not, this film offers a safety valve for anyone who feels crushed by the system. Review

Despite excellent filming and a well-crafted atmosphere of claustrophobic confinement, this film struggles to rise above a mediocre melodrama. Review

The script, dialogue, and characters are unconvincing, although the filming and period sets are excellent. Review

With an authentic voice and sense of place, this is a gripping allegory for the moral corruption endemic to communism. Review

You will not care about overdosing on clichés because this delightful and inspiring film is worth every minute. Review

One of the most enjoyable and entertaining films of the year. Review

Engaging, informative, and entertaining. Review