reviews

You Had To Be There Review

Nick Davis' You Had To Be There is a warm, funny, and poignant look back at Toronto's 1972 Godspell production, the unlikely launchpad for a generation of comedy legends.

Run Terry Run Review: TIFF 2026

Sean Menard's Run Terry Run gives Terry Fox a chance to tell his own story, offering a fresh and intimate look at the man behind one of Canada's most enduring legacies.

TIFF 2026: Back-Half Best Bets

From hidden gems and star-studded premieres to international favourites and homegrown cinema picks, these are the films worth making time for before the curtain closes on TIFF 2026.

Faith Review: TIFF 2026

Erin Doherty gives a masterful performance as a woman torn apart by grief in the British drama Faith , a film that squanders its actors in favour of a religious quasi-horror swerve.

Paradise Lost Review: TIFF 2026

Paradise Lost struggles to turn its intriguing thriller sci-fi-tinged premise into a genuinely moving story about grief, loss, and letting go.

Love of Your Life: TIFF 2026 Review

Margaret Qualley delivers a standout performance in Love of Your Life , while Rachel Morrison turns a deceptively simple romance into a thoughtful exploration of grief, guilt and love.

The Betrayers Review: TIFF 2026

In The Betrayers , Baruch (Michael Baronov) confronts betrayal in its many forms, as choices in the past and present send repercussions through the lives of those around him. Toronto's David Bezmozgis adapts and directs his own 2014 literary prize-winning novel into a slow-burning drama, premiering at TIFF.

Krux Review: TIFF 2026

Tony Vahl's Krux is a haunting, deeply affecting portrait of an isolated German village in the final days of World War II.

Wild Horse Nine Review: TIFF 2026

Martin McDonagh returns to familiar themes and formulas in his latest, Wild Horse Nine , featuring a tour-de-force performance by John Malkovich.

I Swear Review

Kirk Jones brings John Davidson's remarkable true story to life with warmth, humour, and heart. Powered by Robert Aramayo's moving performance, it's an inspiring crowd-pleaser at TIFF 2025.