Welcome to the Film Pie! Brisbane based film critic Matt Toomey has reviewed thousands of movies since 1996. See what's out now, or browse the review archive.

Red Dog: True Blue (out Dec 26) contains plenty of cheesy moments but it's still a likeable, warm-hearted family drama that taps into Australia's history and culture. It's a prequel to the successful 2011 original and shows the bond between Red Dog and his first owner (played by Levi Miller). Grade: B+.