Reviews

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Amidst obvious gags and attention-seeking set pieces, the heroes in a half shell return for more commercialised nostalgia.

Tickled
What starts as an eccentric caper becomes an astonishing crusade in this insight into the world of competitive endurance tickling.

Is This The Real World
Layered performances help this coming-of-age tale feel universal yet carve out its own niche.

Neon
The gas that brightened many an advertising sign comes to life in Lawrence Johnston's straightforward yet effective love letter.

Jane Got a Gun
A shift in perspective proves quietly rousing and patiently revealing in this female-focused take on the western genre.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople
With his latest low-key comedic gem, Taika Waititi adds another earnest, amusing, enchanting and endearing effort to his resume.

In Transit
In his final documentary, filmmaker Albert Maysles charts the tales and textures of America's busiest long-distance train route.

The Nice Guys
An easy-going, astutely cast blend of complicated heroes, hefting servings of violence and slapstick-dominated humour.

The Bad Kids
Actions and images speak louder than words in this immersive, evocative exploration of at-risk students in the Mojave Desert.

Highly Strung
Scott Hicks' latest music-focused feature charts the passion and rigour of classical music, but overflows with competing elements.