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Brisbanista is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Peter Gray.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
3/5
#chadgetstheaxe (2022) Peter Gray A serviceable horror flick with just enough unsettling atmosphere to cater to its audience – primarily those that would watch clips on Instagram or TikTok over the proper experience of intelligent terror on the big screen.
Posted Sep 04, 2023  Edit critic review
1.5/5
The Requin (2022) Peter Gray The choice to make the film more about them as a couple is made all the more confusing when it reveals its climactic lunacy, presenting laughable CGI thats at odds with the type of performance Silverstone is allowing the film
Posted Apr 25, 2022  Edit critic review
2/5
Willy's Wonderland (2021) Peter Gray Willy's Wonderland should have been an exercise in excess, yet instead it is never absurd enough to truly warrant the cult classic status it so clearly is aiming for.
Posted Apr 14, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021) Peter Gray There's a vulnerability here that really shines through, likely to further endear her to the fans, whilst also plausibly captivating casual listeners who can further understand her seeming dark stance and sonic sound.
Posted Feb 28, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Blackbird (2019) Peter Gray A film heavy on melodrama but slight in execution, essentially made watchable by the superb cast assembled by director Roger Michell.
Posted Feb 23, 2021  Edit critic review
4.5/5
The Truffle Hunters (2020) Peter Gray A charming, euphoric account of owning your vigour and celebrating the bond between man and animal in the truest sense.
Posted Feb 17, 2021  Edit critic review
The Human Factor (2019) Peter Gray A thrilling documentary that wisely never chooses a definitive side, Dror Moreh's feature peppers some fascinatingly humorous anecdotes amongst the riveting archival footage .
Posted Feb 16, 2021  Edit critic review
Shiva Baby (2020) Peter Gray Fuelled by a horror film-leaning soundtrack and a gradual claustrophobic mentality, Shiva Baby is all too aware of its narrative simplicities but it skewers them just so to create something truly inviting.
Posted Feb 16, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
The Marksman (2021) Peter Gray There's an odd comfort in these type of Neeson-led action films, and that feeling of familiarity manages to push The Marksman a little closer to his recommended target.
Posted Jan 23, 2021  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Pieces of a Woman (2020) Peter Gray If you feel its subject matter is something you can face though, then [Kornel] Mundruczo's reactive film is worth the endurance.
Posted Dec 31, 2020  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Dreamland (2019) Peter Gray Its script fails to engage as much as it should, leaving what could have been a sweeping affair more an average fling that leaves little impression
Posted Dec 19, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Archenemy (2020) Peter Gray Those who appreciate grit, and can swallow a narrative that isn't solely relying on action to propel itself forward, [Adam Egypt] Mortimer's bold outing should hopefully find a receptive audience.
Posted Dec 09, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Misbehaviour (2020) Peter Gray Whilst the Gaby Chiappe/Rebecca Frayn-penned script dabbles in cliched narrative beats and doesn't always give the character focus some players deserve, Misbehaviour still tells an important story, one that sadly still holds relevance and weight in 2020.
Posted Nov 18, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Summerland (2020) Peter Gray May be a familiar destination at its core, but viewed through [Jessica] Swale's fresh eyes gives this trip a new lease of undiscovered territory.
Posted Nov 12, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Big Time Adolescence (2019) Peter Gray There's genuine humour peppered throughout this observant film, resulting in an ultimately reflective, almost tragic product that understands its characters on a deeper level than what other teen films are often afforded.
Posted Oct 09, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Human Capital (2019) Peter Gray The tragic, interconnected nature of Human Capital doesn't break genre conventions, but it still proves utterly compelling thanks to an ensemble who deeply commit to the proceedings in a manner that other films aren't privileged enough to be afforded.
Posted Oct 05, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Bloody Hell (2020) Peter Gray As broad as the film is at times, it at least executes certain comedic beats with relative success.
Posted Oct 05, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The High Note (2020) Peter Gray Sways to its own charming beat, elevated by the ensemble on hand who push the tropes beyond their familiarity.
Posted Sep 23, 2020  Edit critic review
2.5/5
The Burnt Orange Heresy (2019) Peter Gray Wants to appear as a smarter, more cunning version of the film we ultimately get
Posted Jul 17, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Angelfish (2019) Peter Gray A delicate romance set in early 90's New York where the parallels of the city's hardships and that of a blossoming relationship run in unison.
Posted May 17, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Onward (2020) Peter Gray With so much of Disney's back catalogue leaning heavily into narratives that speak to girls and young women of the self-assurance and strength they possess, it's a refreshing change of pace for Onward to address something of similar value to boys.
Posted Mar 30, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Way Back (2020) Peter Gray It's ultimately a better, more emotionally devastating picture when the facets of [Ben] Affleck's flawed identity are the focus
Posted Mar 05, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Downhill (2020) Peter Gray Serviceable and uncomplicated.
Posted Mar 02, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
2nd Date Sex (2019) Peter Gray It's awkward, it's raw, it's far too relatable...but above all, A Guide to Second Date Sex is bloody funny.
Posted Feb 14, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Richard Jewell (2019) Peter Gray [Paul Walter] Hauser's performance is embedded so greatly with nuances, both comedically and dramatically, that, at times, the devastation surrounding his character is almost too great to bear
Posted Feb 09, 2020  Edit critic review
The Lighthouse (2019) Peter Gray Very much going to be deemed a masterpiece by some, and a muddling mess by others.
Posted Feb 04, 2020  Edit critic review
5/5
The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) Peter Gray Picturesque, soul-warming cinema that proves representation in cinema regarding talent with a disability can be possible without reducing them to a stereotype.
Posted Jan 30, 2020  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Underwater (2020) Peter Gray There's moments of genuine thrill peppered throughout but, sadly, this sinks more than it swims.
Posted Jan 23, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Peter Gray A film that's perhaps too good for the current climate but needed all the same as its old-fashioned craft and positive outlook on existence suggests the good we're all capable of if we just took the time to listen to ourselves.
Posted Jan 22, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Bad Boys for Life (2020) Peter Gray Leans just enough on nostalgia and the genre cheese we'd expect to warrant a recommendation for anyone who embraced the bombasticness of the originals.
Posted Jan 15, 2020  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Bombshell (2019) Peter Gray Though it's telling an important story, Bombshell's nonetheless aiming for an entertainment factor too.
Posted Jan 13, 2020  Edit critic review
1.5/5
My Spy (2020) Peter Gray It sadly isn't sure what type of movie it wants to be though, and in dipping its toe into so many options it drowns itself in a sea of indecisiveness.
Posted Jan 08, 2020  Edit critic review
4.5/5
1917 (2019) Peter Gray It's visually spectacular and undoubtedly a polished feat of filmmaking craft.
Posted Jan 05, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
Little Women (2019) Peter Gray A sharp, emotional, and often funny feature that very much harnesses its own identity despite the story's familiarities.
Posted Dec 22, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Gentlemen (2019) Peter Gray This may not be the most pleasant film, but you're still likely to enjoy its immorality all the same.
Posted Dec 20, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Jojo Rabbit (2019) Peter Gray As psychologically involved as the film is, Jojo Rabbit is no-less hilarious, with Waititi's signature left-of-centre jocularity a consistent presence throughout.
Posted Dec 11, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Frozen II (2019) Peter Gray May not take you into the unknown ... but it's a worthy-enough sequel that will ironically play strongest to older kids and adults who are spiritually equipped to handle its developing themes.
Posted Nov 27, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Knives Out (2019) Peter Gray A fresh spin on old-fashioned fun, and deserves to be witnessed by all who appreciate the medium
Posted Nov 26, 2019  Edit critic review
2/5
21 Bridges (2019) Peter Gray It's the type of man-hunt actioner we've seen countless times before, and usually done much better.
Posted Nov 20, 2019  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Fisherman's Friends (2019) Peter Gray These Friends can't quite provide you with the greatest hits you'll want to hear on repeat.
Posted Nov 19, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
The Report (2019) Peter Gray An uncompromising film that adopts a documentary-type mentality in order to relay its story as unsensationally as possible.
Posted Nov 15, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Ford v Ferrari (2019) Peter Gray An old fashioned star vehicle and arguably the most entertaining film Matt Damon and Christian Bale have attached themselves to in the last few years.
Posted Nov 12, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Doctor Sleep (2019) Peter Gray It's a strong adaptation, one that beautifully brings to life one of King's most interesting villains, and as an ambitious sequel, it's far stronger than it has any right to be.
Posted Nov 04, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead (2018) Peter Gray Could either alienate general audiences expecting something a little more even or rope enthusiasts in with its natural, hand-held aesthetic.
Posted Oct 27, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Ready or Not (2019) Peter Gray Bloody, twisted, and hilarious, Ready or Not is an absolute treat as both a fresh offering for horror fans and cinema in general for 2019.
Posted Oct 24, 2019  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Zombieland: Double Tap (2019) Peter Gray As entertaining as it needs to be for a slice of Halloween-season escapism.
Posted Oct 17, 2019  Edit critic review
5/5
Pain and Glory (2019) Peter Gray The most emotionally naked feature [Pedro Almodovar] has delivered yet.
Posted Oct 08, 2019  Edit critic review
3/5
Gemini Man (2019) Peter Gray Whilst Gemini Man will sell itself on the 3D technology and the higher frame rate, it's the Smith v Smith hook that is ultimately the draw, and for the most part it's an effective enticement.
Posted Oct 07, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) Peter Gray A devastating watch that is likely to linger long after you've witnessed its goodbye.
Posted Oct 07, 2019  Edit critic review
4/5
The Day Shall Come (2019) Peter Gray As ridiculous as the film proves to be, [Chris] Morris is always aware that truth is stranger than fiction, and The Day Shall Come revels in that mentality with a dark glee.
Posted Oct 05, 2019  Edit critic review
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