Reviews

Breathe
Actress turned filmmaker Mélanie Laurent's second film, a thriller about teenage friendship, is a work of insularity and artistry.

Focus
The stars, not the story, shines brightest in this comedic, romantic conman caper.

Girlhood
A montage of traditional teen milestone moments, this intimate, patient and elegant coming-of-age film is not.

That Sugar Film
Sugar gets the Super Size me treatment as Australian actor Damon Gameau turns filmmaker for a cause.

BFFs
Though it starts with familiar elements, this couple's therapy comedy offers an atypical look at typical scenarios.

Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory
Repetition hampers this crusading documentary, despite its vital and heartfelt message and remarkable real-life stories.

Match
A stellar performance by Patrick Stewart enhances a talk-driven three-hander clearly in need of subtlety and substance.

Beyond Clueless
Combining a movie mash-up with a cinema essay, this documentary explores the fun and fears of teens and teen movies.

Boys
A coming-of-age tale of love and sport, Boys proves sweet, sincere, picturesque and poignant in treading familiar ground.

The Circle
An enduring love story and an important chapter of history are combined with both heartbreak and hope.