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Easily one of the best action films of 2026! The fight choreography in this film is so incredible that I was just completely mesmerized! The final act alone is worth watching this film for just how insanely bonkers it is! Go watch this now!

"I have this great idea! Jason Statham plays this normal dude with a normal job but actually, he is a hidden badass! Now, he is caught up in a situation where he has got to stop this evil guy!" ~ some screenwriter for the 4th time in a row

Vibrant and colourful visuals, amazing and distinct set design, an interesting premise with a little girl hiring a hitman to kill the monster under her bed and Mads Mikkelson as the ****'s an incredibly imaginative, quirky, creative and playful film. It's brought down by an unfortunately poor pacing and a real lack of action set pieces. For a film on hitmen, it really needed a bit more action to really sell the film and world itself.Still worth watching for how surreal the film is.

Evil Dead Burn still retains the enjoyable deadite action, gore and violence. However, it is without a doubt the weakest of the entire franchise. It lacks a charming main character that you can root for like Ash in the original Evil Dead trilogy. It lacks an entertaining performance like Jane Levy in Evil 2013 and Alyssa Sutherland in Evil Dead Rise. Furthermore, it is just so overly grim with its exploration of family trauma and domestic abuse. Couldn't care less about any of the characters in this film.These modern Evil Dead films are starting to lack the fun comedic elements of what made the original so entertaining. I hope they bring this element back for the next entry!

This film has some fun Dinosaur set pieces, great visuals and music score by Michael Giacchino that are reminiscent of 90s Spielberg, and an amazing performance by Anne **** is just everything about the script that really brings this film down. The characters are one-dimensional while making constant illogical decisions, the kids are borderline unlikeable, and the final act is JJ Abrams levels of nonsensical (which is funny because he is a producer on this!) that raises so many questions. I wanted a film that does better than the Jurassic franchise but instead is just as dumb.

Normal is a film about a town called Normal where things don't seem to very Normal. However, the film is actually a very Normal action film. Bob Odenkirk is very fitting as the main lead and Interim Sheriff of Normal. The visuals, music and action don't really do anything beyond plain old Normal action films. It's just an enjoyable Normal popcorn time film

And so I cry sometimeswhen I'm lying in bedJust to get it all outwhat's in my headAnd I...I'm feelin',a little peculiarAnd so I wake in the morningand I step outsideAnd I take a deep breathand I get real high,and Iscream from the top of my lungsWhat's going on?And I say,hey ye yaae yae yaa,hey ye yaae yaaeI said hey!What's going on?And I say,hey ye yaae yae yaa,hey ye yaae yaaeI said hey!What's going ooooon?

How many subplots do you want? Spider-Man juggling with some kind of mutation, Sadie Sink's mystery antagonist, Scorpion, damage control shenanigans, dealing with losing his love MJ and friend Ned, clashes in ideals with Punisher, Bruce turning back into Savage Hulk, Ninjas from The Hand! Make the film also launch X-Men!

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Let's talk about one of the big controversial stuff, the cast. Yeah, none of them are Greek actors, they are all big Hollywood stars. Now do they all do a great job? Absolutely. Matt Damon would definitely not by my first choice for Odysseus but he does some a great job in the role. I think he captures the leadership nature of the character well and he does deliver strong emotional moments when he is with his wife, Penelope, played by Anne Hathaway. Speaking of Anne Hathaway, I think she does a stellar job in her small screen time. She really delivers on the pain and grief of her character with the lost of her husband and the stress of dealing with the suitors. There are a lot of surprising actors who appear and I think they all do an excellent job, even when they have small amount of screen time. Special mention goes to John Leguizamo who gives a surprisingly powerful and stand-out performance. Himesh Patel is also another stand-out as Eurylochus, Odysseus's second-in-command and has a lot of screen time. Robert Pattinson is also great as the human antagonist by giving a performance that makes him so punchable. I was very interested in seeing how Nolan would handle the more fantasy and magical elements of the Odyssey. I can say that Nolan does a phenomenal job in making magic and the Greek mythology frightening. There are two notable scenes, one involving a Cyclops and another magic, that are so horrific and a real illustration of how Nolan would do a horror film. What is so impressive was how amazing the Cyclops look which was due to the use of animatronics and a practical performance instead of CGI. On top of those scenes, there are a lot of incredibly memorable non-horror moments such as the invasion of Troy, the clash with the giants and the satisfying final act. The story itself is also wonderfully engaging. Despite the long 170 minutes runtime, I was never bored and was completely locked into the film. The film is mostly about Odysseus perilous journey home as he deals with deadly mythical creatures and the whims of the gods while his wife and son are dealing with the suitors who are trying to take his throne. You could argue that the plot is a bit unfocused as it does involve Odysseus dealing with a bunch of side quest while attempting the journey home but these events are so interesting and entertaining, that it doesn't feel like padding. Ludwig Göransson returns to compose the music score and he continues to deliver an amazing score. His score perfectly accompanies the scene with his score during the Troy flashback elevating it into an extremely tense scene. Hoyte van Hoytema returns to do the cinematography and its gorgeous. Having wonderful practical sets and designs while shooting on location, leads to some beautiful looking shots. I also found the costume design to be fine. Yeah it isn't historically accurate to the Greek setting but it is a fictional story and I think the muted costumes complement the darker story well. I only have a couple of minor nitpicks. One is very notable in the final act and that is the use of shaky cam. There were many action set pieces before this and it looked fine but for some reason the final one uses shaky cam. It leads to it being very difficult to fully comprehend what is going on in the scene. The modernize dialogue was a big criticism before the film came out. Personally, I found it to be fine in the film but there are definitely some moments where it does feel a bit odd. Now there are a lot of big star actors in this film, many have small roles and even small screen time. For example, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Elliot Page, Travis Scott are not even in this film long. They have roughly 2-5 minutes of screen time. They are fine in the role and they didn't break the film for me. I do understand that actors would be willing to do a small role because of how amazing Nolan is. However, why pay these actors or singer millions of dollars when you could have just got someone less controversial and cheaper? All in all, The Odyssey is without a doubt absolute cinema! It is truly epic and a magnificently well crafted film. Even after the credits rolled, I was still thinking and gushing about everything that happened. While I do understand some of the criticisms, I don't believe they are enough of reason to bring this movie down. Christopher Nolan splendidly delivers on this film and I just can't wait to see what he does next!

I am not big on Idol anime series. However, Zombie Land Saga was one of the few idol series that I actually thoroughly enjoyed! It was a hilarious comedy on girls who died and got turned into zombies to become idols. Despite the wacky premise, it explored deep themes of death, regret and second chances that made it more than just a generic idol anime.This sequel movie isn't really any of ****'s a straight-up alien invasion film and less about the idol group singing or overcoming past regrets. It's an incredibly weird and tonally different sequel but the ludicrous nature of the premise does result in the film being a lot of fun. Plus, the biggest incentive to this film is seeing an awakened Tae!The film is a bit long at 2 hours with some pacing issues, we don't get much on Tae's past despite her awakening, the ending is a little disappointing and there are still tons of loose plot threads.I hope we do get a proper and more authentic season 3 though.

I initially came into this film thinking it would just be some goofy movie aimed at kids. Boy was I wrong! This film is a genuinely well-written, clever and engaging murder mystery! The voice performances are all excellent and the actors all do a great job. It's also wonderfully shot with a vibrant and colourful cinematography. What elevates this film though is the mature and even dark themes that it explores which was shocking to see in what was a family friendly film.This is an absolute must-watch and the most pleasant surprise of 2026!

I enjoyed Superman (2025), even though there were some definite flaws with the film. Still, I thought it was good start to the new soft-rebooted DC cinematic universe. Now, we have the next entry with Supergirl which was based on the phenomenal comic 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" by Tom King which I adore. Is this another step forward for the DCU or a sad step back?Let's talk about the new actress to play Supergirl, Milly ****. I think she does a great job as she is incredibly fun and charismatic as Supergirl. She also really delivers on the more jaded, pained and the slightly quirky nature to the character. There are some emotional moments concerning her past and Milly gives a strong performance that really sells it. The surprise stand-out though is Jason Momoa as Lobo. People have been fan casting Momoa as Lobo for years, including the actor himself. I can safely say that he is absolutely terrific! He is perfect casting and steals every scene he is in by embodying the absolutely chaotic energy that is Lobo! In terms of action scenes, they are all mostly pretty enjoyable. There is a fun fight scene with space pirates, an entertaining team up with Lobo to fight Brigands and a cool full-powered Supergirl fight. There are also some excellent flashback sequences to Krypton that do a great job in separating what makes Supergirl different from Superman while also delivering some of the more emotional core of the film. The costume design are also magnificent, especially the alien designs which do a great job in showing the varied cosmic side the DC universe. Visually there are some good-looking shots when Supergirl is in space and the flashback sequence on Krypton look wonderful. Unfortunately, the rest of the film looks dull and ugly. It baffles me that despite the film having Supergirl go to multiple different planets, a lot of them look similar and bland. They all either look brown or grey or look like any place on Earth. Where are the colours!? The writing is also what brings this movie down a lot! Supergirl is weirdly written to be quite unlikeable. She is mostly this party-type drunk and self-pitying character who is cold and distant to everyone. This is understandable due to her past and to make it so she develops a character arc by the end of the film. However, she remains like this for a majority of the film and her coldness to Ruthye (her young companion in the film) is kind of mean at times. It doesn't help that her character arc feels random and undeserved with no proper build-up of it. Supergirl also makes a mind-boggling stupid decision midway that makes it hard to take any lecture of her past this point seriously. She is also comedically always written to be under-powered in a lot of her fights which is so **** film is just a terrible adaptation of the comic book it is based on. Ruthye is just an annoying escort character in this film who doesn't do anything meaningful. This is in contrast to her comic counterpart who has genuine heroic moments and a wonderful character development that affects Supergirl. You actually buy that Supergirl and Ruth are friends while in this film, it doesn't make any sense for them to be friends. Likewise, the villain Krem is just incredibly awful. He has no depth, no cool abilities or does anything remotely interesting. They changed his design to be more "menacing" looking and the actor gives him a more eccentric personality but it just makes him look silly and goofy. He is just a generic forgettable goon in the comics to be fair but that was kind of the point. He was the embodiment of pettiness and thoughtless evil. He rarely appeared in the comics and was more of macguffin. In the film, he appears a fair amount but just doesn't do anything that makes you interested in the villain. There are also some weird changes made in the story, including the ending, which are all for the worst. I don't get why they didn't keep the story beats from the comic it was based on?It is sad to say but Supergirl is a big step back for the DCU. The film feels like it was made by a guy who wants to be like James Gunn and a writer who doesn't understand the character or the comic it is inspired by. This resulted in a film that lacks its own identity and instead feels like another generic superhero slop. Milly **** and Jason Momoa do a great job but they can't elevate this mediocrity. It is a shame to see Supergirl's return to the big screen to be so underwhelming. I want to believe in James Gunns DCU but this make me ironically lose a bit of hope.

When Toy Story 5 was announced, I was very concerned. The first three films are easily one of the best trilogy out there with a beautiful and satisfying ending in the 3rd film. The 4th film, while not as good as the original three, it did still have a strong and emotional ending that felt like a nice wrap up for the whole series. Yet, here we are with a 5th entry that threatens to damage the whole poignant ending. Is this a necessary entry or is this a story not worth telling?What this new entry tackles is something incredibly relatable to our current times. What if kids stop believing in playing with toys and started being more interested in tech? It's an interesting dilemma and is something that the director, Andrew Stanton, takes a genuine deep dive into. The film doesn't just portray the new tech, Lilypad, as a straight-up villain and there is a layered exploration of toys and tech. At the heart of this new story is Jessie. She struggles with what feels like her losing Bonnie to tech. She is afraid of Bonnie abandoning her just like Emily did in the past. Jessie undergoes a wonderful character arc that feels like natural evolution of her character that would definitely bring a tear to people's eye. A big surprise is also Bonnie herself. There is a really meaningful journey for her as well, something that is a major motivator for Jessie, that leads to a genuinely heartfelt final act and **** terms of writing, there is a perfect balance between the serious, humour and even romance. For example, jokes never ruin emotional moments or romance isn't overshadowing the main plot. On that note, I do find the jokes to be well-executed and do mostly land. The voice cast also continue to do a great job. Special praise to Joan Cusack as Jessie who absolutely delivers some of her strongest voice performance yet. Randy Newton also returns to score the music for the Toy Story series and as usual, does a magnificent job. His music score elevates every moment and makes the story beats hit harder when it needs to. The animation is also easily the best the Toy Story franchise has ever been. This is especially noticeable when animals appear because they have never looked so close to real life than ever before! I really love how the art style changes during the "imagination" scenes which look gorgeous. There are also many fantastic looking shots within the film which is the result of great **** Toy Story 5 is clearly Jessie's film but Woody and Buzz do return. Buzz was completely sidelined in Toy Story 4 but he is given a bit more to do in this new entry. However, it is mostly just to deal with the small arc between him and Jessie. Apart from that, he is still quite sidelined here. Woody's return is completely forced, especially considering his conclusive arc in the previous film. His return is just to be a joke and comedic relief which is kind of weird to see. Him and Buzz are basically the B-plot of the film but what they do isn't that interesting compared to Jessie's. There is also a really silly conflict between the two that feels very unnecessary. There is also another subplot concerning an army of Buzz Lightyears that is a bit distracting. The film will sometimes just cut from the main plot to them and it does take a long time for that plot line to have any payoff.While it does feel obvious that this was made to capitalise on Pixar's most iconic franchise. The story being told here is incredibly meaningful and relevant. Jessie gets to properly shine and even gets a satisfying character wrap up for her. Toy Story 5 is another phenomenal entry and is an absolute must-watch!

Legendary director, Steven Spielberg, returns with another foray into sci-fi thriller! He also collaborates again with legendary composer John Williams, writer David Koepp and cinematographer Janusz Kamiński. Was Disclosure Day a recipe for success or did it fall short?The thing that will stick with you after the film ends is how phenomenal Emily Blunt's performance was. She does a downright amazing job in illustrating her character's struggle with the weird things occurring to her. She steals every scene she is in by giving an emotional and empathetic performance that is genuinely breathtaking. There is a reason many are saying this is one of career best performance. Colman Domingo gives a stand-out performance too, despite his significantly smaller role. There is one scene where he gives a strong and powerful performance, that I wish we got more on his character. The rest of the cast also do a great job with special mention to Josh O'Connor and Colin Firth who are very enjoyable to **** can't have a thriller without some action sequences and Disclosure Day does have some fun action. There are a couple of tense car chases while also the fun cat and mouse chase in the first half. I also really enjoy that the antagonist, played wonderfully by Colin Firth, was using reversed-engineer alien tech to hunt down the protagonist. The film also explores some interesting themes such as the intersection of science and religion, truth, faith and empathy. Within the story, there are debates about what would happen if you did full disclosure including potential chaos and even potentially invalidating human concept of religion.Unfortunately, the ideas are only really touched upon and the story never really fully delves into anything. The characters aren't explored enough to be as attached and the film even swaps main characters in the second half. This is jarring because the main character of the first half gets very sidelined in the second half. While actors do give emotional performances, the moment just doesn't hit hard because the story is too messy and even bland at times to really resonate with the audience. There are also so many silly moments where characters do stupid things, including the antagonist group. One moment is fine but 3-4 times is where things become frustrating to watch. The final act of the film is also going to be extremely divisive. While I do get the message, it feels very contrived and overly convenient.John Williams composed some of the film music scores in cinema history! However, his score in Disclosure Day is the most forgettable score I ever heard. I can't remember or even hum anything from this film. It seems to me that they both agreed to underscore the film to not distract from the story but this was a mistake. The emotional moments would hit harder with a stronger music score and even having a memorable theme like with Jaws, Indiana Jones or Jurassic Park would have made this film stand out more! The visuals by Janusz Kamiński aren't any better. There are a couple decent shots and camerawork from Spielberg. However, the visual and lighting are genuinely just dark and bland. This film needed a visual that popped with its tense thriller chases but it ended up looking like any other generic thriller. The CG is also not good, especially the CG animals which look **** is sad to see a Spielberg film be kind of underwhelming. He has shown to be excellent with sci-fi films but this lacks the wonder of Close Encounters of the Third Kind and the heart of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Unfortunately, I do wonder if Spielberg has run out of steam.

Sadly, it is a bit of step-down from the first film. It's got some pacing issues, it's a bit too long, the melodrama with the sister isn't that interesting and the 3rd act is not as strong. However, you still get funny moments with some enjoyable gore and violence. Samara is great and the supporting cast is enjoyable enough. Plus Samara Weaving in a black Wedding Dress just does something for me

Ready or Not is an excellent dark comedy thriller about a Satanic rich family hunting down Samara Weaving! It has funny moments with excentric characters that is balanced out by the gore and violence. The entire cast does a great job with an awesome main lead performance from Samara. It's just a fun entertaining movie! Plus Samara Weaving in a Wedding Dress in a pair of Converse just does something for me

The Mandalorian and Grogu is a serviceable popcorn flick. The problem is that this is a Star Wars film. Being just a serviceable film is just not what Star Wars is. Even the most controversial or even critically considered bad Star Wars film, are still memorable and cinematic. Nothing remotely important or interesting happens in this film. If you want 4-5 good episodes of the Mandalorian show then this movie is basically that. For Star Wars though, this isn't the way.

This is an insanely bonkers and absurd 90-minutes of fun! It has some incredibly top-notch action set pieces with over-the-top violence and gore that just makes this an entertaining watch! Yeah the film is a bit tonally over the place and there are some pacing issues but with a short run-time, it never overstays its welcome. Recommend going into this blind for full enjoyment!

The visuals are phenomenal with a wonderful practical set design and lighting that really illustrates the surreal nature of the backrooms. The cinematography and editing is also top-notch and captures the claustrophobic **** writing is where the problems lie though. The characters are quite under-developed, the plot is very minimal, and the 3rd act of the film is a bit of a drag with a weak ending. Still, for a directorial debut, this is extremely promising!

It was basically 90 minutes of the "Leonardo DiCaprio pointing meme" for the whole runtime. No character development for any of the characters, unfocused and minimal story, unimaginative writing with no depth. At least they used more songs from the Mario games instead of pop songs so at least there is one improvement!

The story is incredibly predictable and some of the lines are very cheesy. However, this doesn't stop the film from being wonderfully heartwarming. Brendan Fraser gives a believable and empathetic performance as a struggling actor while having a great supporting cast. The film also gives a thought-provoking look into a small part of Japan's culture while exploring the theme of lies, loneliness and connection. This is a worthy watch that leaves you with a positive message.

Right from the get-go, I appreciate that the director and writer listened to the feedback and criticism surrounding the first film. One of the major issues with the original was the boring and dull movie-original protagonist, Cole Young. This time, they have replaced him with the far more charismatic Johnny Cage and the more interesting Kitana, both of whom are actual characters from the games and are played wonderfully by Karl Urban and Adeline Rudolph. Johnny Cage serves as the fish-out-of-water character: a washed-up actor who is thrown into the Kombat tournament. He is funny, cynical, and charming, with a character arc that is far more enjoyable to invest in. Kitana acts as the other main character, driven by her desire for revenge against Shao Kahn. You see the loss she has suffered, and you root for her as she secretly plans against him behind the **** Kang, one of my favourite characters from the games, is given much more to do in this entry. The director does a great job illustrating why he is Earthrealm’s greatest fighter without taking the spotlight away from the main characters. Kano, who was the standout character from the previous film, also returns and still steals every scene he is in. Josh Lawson continues to play him phenomenally. We do, however, have to address the elephant in the room: Cole Young. He is notably absent from much of the marketing due to the negative reception of the character in the first film. Despite that, I think they handled him surprisingly well here, and the fight scene he gets is actually very well done.Another major improvement is the fight choreography. Aside from the Scorpion and Sub-Zero sequences, many of the fights in the first film were poorly edited and lacked strong choreography. Here, the fights are significantly better. While there are still some quick cuts, particularly during fights involving actors without martial arts experience, the choreography is much stronger and far easier to follow visually. Every fight involving Liu Kang is terrific, especially the Liu Kang vs. Kung Lao fight. I also enjoyed how some of the fights were shot, along with the many references to the games. For example, certain fights are filmed from a side-view perspective to resemble the classic fighting games, characters sway when defeated, and many of them use signature moves directly from the games. There are also far more entertaining fatalities and much more gore this time around. Additionally, the film uses far more practical sets instead of relying excessively on green screen effects. The environments look fantastic and genuinely feel ripped straight from the games. The costume designs are also excellent and capture their game counterparts perfectly.Unfortunately, the music is rather disappointing. The score is mostly generic orchestral music, with the occasional use of the Mortal Kombat theme. At times, the film even blatantly reuses tracks from the previous movie. The soundtrack severely lacks the electronic or rock-inspired music that would have suited the tournament atmosphere much **** story is also still incredibly messy and shallow. There are very few moments of downtime between the characters, which results in many of them lacking depth. Even returning characters such as Sonya and Jax are barely explored. For the most part, the film consists of fights, exposition, and occasionally cheesy or poorly written dialogue. The film features a huge cast and introduces many new characters, but several moments happen with very little explanation. If you are not already familiar with the games, I can definitely see casual viewers becoming mildly confused about what is happening.Scorpion and Sub-Zero, who were easily the best characters in the previous film, do return. However, their roles are extremely minimal and feel somewhat tacked on purely for fan service. It also does not help that both characters are heavily underutilised. I was also disappointed that two of the best romances from the games, Liu Kang and Kitana as well as Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade, are barely explored. Liu Kang hardly interacts with Kitana at all, while Johnny and Sonya lack any real romantic chemistry. While these relationships could certainly be developed in a third film, it currently makes the idea of them becoming couples harder to believe.Mortal Kombat II is a surprisingly rare example of a sequel that genuinely addresses criticism from its predecessor. As a result, it is a much stronger film than the first one. Mortal Kombat fans will definitely enjoy it, as it delivers over a dozen entertaining fights, a proper tournament, and fatalities that pay respect to the games. While the writing is still flawed, this feels like a major step forward for the franchise. I am definitely looking forward to a possible third film.

Sam Raimi turns a very predictable story into an entertaining two-hour flick. He injects many of his signature quirks such as the dark comedy, visceral horror, gruesome gore, and a kinetic filmmaking style which elevate the film.Rachel McAdams delivers a terrific, layered performance as the lead. She begins as someone awkward and cringy but gradually evolving into someone genuinely menacing and unhinged. The highlight of the film is the tension between her character and Dylan O’Brien’s.Despite all this, the film feels somewhat tame and isn’t among Raimi’s most memorable works. Still, it’s enjoyable enough that you’ll leave feeling you had a good time.

Liam Neeson plays an authentic 70-year-old man with a bad back. It's admirable to see him give a more believable performance for someone of his **** rest of the film is okay with some light chuckles and gory moments. It never takes itself too seriously, leading to a mildly enjoyable popcorn flick.

Michael Jackson was, without a doubt, one of the biggest pop stars in history. It’s no surprise that he was going to get a biopic; if anything, I’m surprised at how long it took. He is one of my favourite artists ever, so of course I was going to watch this film. However, does it live up to his legacy?I remember having a lot of concerns about Jaafar Jackson’s casting. Firstly, it felt like nepotism, with them going for Michael’s own nephew, and secondly, I wasn’t sure whether he could handle the weight of portraying Michael in his acting debut. Those concerns ended up being unfounded, as Jaafar Jackson shines as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. There are many moments where it genuinely feels like Michael himself is on-screen. He nails the look, the moves, and the mannerisms of his uncle. Colman Domingo is equally effective, portraying Michael’s father, Joseph Jackson, as both detestable and menacing.Special praise must also go to the costume and set designers for faithfully recreating Michael’s iconic outfits, his music videos, and the stages he performed on. The musical performances are excellent, and their recreations are just as strong. The chosen songs are, to no one’s surprise, phenomenal and work well within the film’s structure. The cinematography is genuinely quite good, and the editing is, thankfully, not as awful as it could have been, if Bohemian Rhapsody taught us anything.Unfortunately, what brings this film down is its story. It simply moves through the career highlights of Michael’s life from 1966 to 1988 without exploring him in any real depth as a person. In reality, he was one of the most interesting, complicated, layered, and controversial artists in history. Here, however, he comes across as incredibly one-dimensional, which is a real shame. Michael is portrayed with no flaws or real struggles outside of his conflict with his father. The film does lean into his childlike tendencies, but to a point that dampens other aspects of his personality, such as his ambition, creativity, and competitiveness.Other issues with the story include characters constantly telling him how gifted he is, and how he has a certain destiny and path. This is fine the first time, but it is repeated to the point of becoming excessive. The film focuses on his relationship with his parents but does not fully explore his relationships with his siblings. It also omits siblings such as Janet, Rebbie, and Randy, which feels a bit odd. The way his mother, Katherine Jackson, is written is also questionable. She is shown constantly spending time with Michael and prioritising his needs, while seemingly ignoring her other children. She also overlooks the abuse of her children, yet is still portrayed as entirely angelic and good. The film also skips over potentially interesting conflicts, such as the move from Motown Records to Epic Records and Michael’s depression after receiving minimal award recognition for his album Off the Wall.Sadly, Michael feels like an overly sanitised and formulaic musical biopic with no unique spin on the genre. The film ends in 1988, before the more controversial events of his life, which suggests they are planning a sequel. Hopefully, that inevitable sequel is bolder and truly delves into who Michael was.

I was interested to see how they would adapt an indie game with no real plot into a **** the first act, it felt like they accurately captured the eerie, claustrophobic psychological terror of the endlessly looping subway. The film draws the audience in by having them scan for anomalies, just like the main character. There’s also strong tension in watching him struggle with his asthma while trying to escape.However, this is largely lost from the second act onwards, as the film shifts toward being more character-driven and leans into a metaphor for fatherhood. The tension and sense of terror fade, and even the asthma subplot is completely forgotten. While the execution isn’t great, the film is still well-made, with excellent camerawork. It’s not overly long and is generally an enjoyable 90 minutes.

This is an incredibly weird, wacky, and wild film!It’s a roughly two-hour, entertaining joyride about an unlikely group taking on a powerful A.I. overlord. The film offers a very “on-the-nose” exploration of modern technology addiction and societal apathy, but it works well within the tone it’s going for. Sam Rockwell delivers a hilariously unhinged performance and absolutely steals every scene he’s in.Whether this film works for you depends on how much you can embrace the random shenanigans that unfold. If you can, then this is a whole lot of fun!

Emma Stone delivers a great performance here as a cool, calculating CEO who has been kidnapped by Jesse Plemons’ character. The standout, however, is definitely Jesse, who gives a phenomenally sharp, unpredictable, and layered performance. He brings a level of instability and anger to his character, but also moments of kindness and vulnerability that really work. What carries this film is the tension and conflict between the two, making it a genuinely compelling watch.Additionally, the cinematography and visuals are wonderful, with colours that truly pop, complemented by a music score that heightens the tension. However, what ultimately brings the film down is that it doesn’t quite stick the landing. The ending is predictable and feels a bit too on the nose in delivering its message. Still, this is an enjoyable film that illustrates the dangers of unhealthy delusions and class conflict.

Primate is a gory and tense horror film with the fun concept of a Pet Chimpanzee going crazy because it has rabies. The use of an actor with a practical costume for the Chimpanzee does massive wonders for the film. The costume is incredible and the kills are very brutal!What really brings this film down is the stupidity of the characters. They will not have one person keep their eye on the Chimpanzee or sometimes just stand around instead of HELPING or RUNNING AWAY! It can be ridiculously frustrating to watch and to a point where you just sort of root for them to die. Nonetheless, a decent 90-minute film that doesn't overstay its welcome!

Even when rewatching this film, I had an absolute blast!The Martian is one of the most phenomenal films to come from Ridley Scott. The writing is exception, the acting is great, the visuals are stunning, the music score is great, the science is easily digestible and the characters are all very distinct despite being over a dozen **** root for Matt Damon's character, Mark Watney, to survive. You root for the science team to create the plan to get him home. I enjoyed the science and I enjoyed how it was a collaborative effort from all the characters. Easily one of the best sci-fi films in modern cinema!

I was worried when they announced a Zootopia sequel. Judy and Nick already felt like they had a complete character arc in the first film.Those concerns turned out to be unfounded, as the sequel really delivers on their relationship. Even though they had become a solid team and close friends by the end of the previous film, relationships always have bumps and cracks. Judy and Nick care about different things, which leads to meaningful conflict and growth between them.Additionally, the film continues its social commentary on race, introducing reptiles into the mix in a way that works very well within the Zootopia **** excellent sequel that feels like a natural evolution of the franchise!

The simple premise of saving the planet is elevated by excellent writing and wonderful direction. The science is made easy for the audience to understand, the comedy lands well, and the heartfelt, poignant moments hit hard. The characters are all incredibly likeable, too. The cinematography and visuals are stunning, with terrific practical sets and impressive CGI. Ryan Gosling is incredibly charismatic and charming as the lead, Ryland Grace, and the supporting cast are equally strong, with a special mention to Sandra **** biggest highlight of the film, though, is the beautiful friendship between Grace and “Rocky,” which is easily one of the best bromances in recent memory.Project Hail Mary is what Americans would call a long shot and wow does it land. An absolute must-watch!

Scarlet is the next animated film from the acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda, who is notable for films such as Summer Wars, Wolf Children, and Belle. This new film is an alternate retelling of the classic Hamlet.Unfortunately, Scarlet has got to be Mamoru Hosoda's worst film so far. The story never does anything interesting or new with the material it is inspired by. The writing is bland, the characters are underdeveloped, and the pacing is very uneven. The male lead, Hijiri, is rather irritating and takes screen time away from the titular character. There are also random music and dance set pieces that do not really add anything, aside from being incredibly odd. Additionally, the message of war and forgiveness is constantly and relentlessly shoved in the audience’s face. The 3D CG is also quite wonky and can look visually odd at times.Despite that, I do appreciate the ambition. There are some great visuals, the musical score is wonderful, and there are a few genuinely great moments. Even the dance sequences, while random, are well choreographed. In the end, Scarlet turns out to be a very uneven and messy film, which is a shame, especially considering how cool the titular character looked.

War Machine doesn't do anything special or **** plot is extremely predictable, the characters are bland, the dialogue and writing is incredibly cheesy, and the blatant America military propaganda is shoved in your face.However, if you take the film for what it is trying to be, an entertaining popcorn flick, it does do its job fine. A Metal Gear vs Alan Ritchson It has some enjoyable action set-pieces and Alan Ritchson is a good main lead. It's a serviceable streaming movie that will keep you entertained for its runtime.

I thoroughly enjoyed Chainsaw Man Season 1. As an avid reader of the Chainsaw Man manga, I found the adaptation to be terrific. However, I do understand why some people had problems with it. The more Hollywood-style cinematography, muted colours, and slower moments weren’t exactly the tone many people expected from the **** of that is remedied in this sequel film! The chaotic, fast-paced energy, phenomenal visuals, vibrant colours, stunning musical score, and some of the best action set pieces in an animated film make it an absolute thrill to **** only that, but the story also features great character moments, wonderful emotional beats, and engaging drama. This film is a phenomenal sequel, and I hope the next season retains the style shown here!

Jason Statham plays a guy that is living a mundane and quiet life BUT he is actually an elite operative forced back into action!Sound familiar? Well that is because it is literally the exact premise of his previous two films: Beekeeper and The Working ManShelter doesn't do much different except being very British this time. Will Jason Statham start doing something new? Not this time...

Hamnet is a poignant exploration of grief.Jessie Buckley is phenomenal in the lead role as Agnes Shakespeare, delivering an emotionally raw and powerful performance. Paul Mescal offers a wonderfully subdued yet layered portrayal of the iconic William Shakespeare. Both actors excel at illustrating how differently people can experience and process grief. The entire supporting cast is excellent, with even the child actors delivering astonishingly strong performances. Hamnet also boasts beautiful cinematography and an incredible musical **** film is deliberately slow-paced, which may not appeal to everyone. However, if you allow yourself to settle into its rhythm, the story it tells will truly soar.

Certainly not what I was expecting. This film is more about a terrible person conning his way through life, similar to the director’s previous work, Uncut Gems. Ping-pong is very secondary and barely featured in the film. It's hard to root for Marty, as he isn’t a great person, but Timothée Chalamet brings enough charm to make the character at least ****’s a two-hour, anxiety-inducing ride as we watch every bad decision unfold. However, in the last 20 minutes, it suddenly decides it wants to be a sports film, delivering a "Rocky" style final act. The tonal shift feels a bit strange, but it makes for an exciting **** you’re looking for an entertaining sports film, this isn’t it. If you want a stressful, high-kinetic rollercoaster ride, though, it’s definitely worth a watch.

Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa are an incredibly fun duo in this film. It also has some enjoyable and fight choreographyHowever, this film ends up feeling like the most by the numbers, straight to streaming film. The plot is bland, the writing is bland, the characters are bland, the shoot-outs are bland, the music score is bland and the visuals are bland. The film is also too long at 2 hours with too many moments of slow pacing. It does its job of being a serviceable popcorn flick but it does feel like a waste of Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa.

The Rip has a solid first two acts. The way the tension and suspense build is incredibly ****’s lying? Who’s trying to get the money? Who’s the traitor?Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are one of the best duos in movies, and they’re an absolute joy to watch here as well.Unfortunately, what brings the movie down are the underwhelming action set pieces and the disappointing final act. The action scenes are hard to follow due to lame shaky cam and overly dark visuals. The final act also devolves into generic Netflix action slop.Overall, it’s an enjoyable time, and I was at least never bored.

With the previous film ending with Elphaba finally becoming the Wicked Witch, it felt like Part 2 was going to kick into high gear!It doesn'tFor some reason, this film is incredibly slow but also rushed at the same time. The plot is paper thin and the only real conflict is the bland love triangle. When the plot starts to connects with The Wizard of Oz, the film just rushes straight to the end with no proper development of certain characters. Doesn't help that the songs in this film are less memorable than the first part as well. It ain't Wicked For Good, it's more like Wicked but Dull.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is the fourth entry in the 28 Days Later film series and the second in the 28 Years Later trilogy. I did enjoy aspects of the previous entry, 28 Years Later, but I admit that I came away feeling somewhat disappointed. With this next installment not being directed by Danny Boyle but instead by Nia DaCosta, I had some concerns. Were these worries unfounded, or is this a worthy sequel?There are two main plotlines: the Jimmy Gang and Dr. Ian’s research. The tonal-whiplash cliffhanger involving the “Jimmy Gang” from the previous film had me concerned, particularly with how ridiculous they initially appeared. However, this film succeeds in making the Jimmy Gang feel genuinely disturbing and threatening. There is a strong focus on one of the gang’s raids on a human settlement, and it results in a truly unsettling sequence of scenes. This contrasts sharply with Dr. Ian, who returns as a much more prominent character in this entry and anchors the research storyline. This is easily the more interesting of the two plots, as it follows his strange friendship with the Alpha Zombie, Samson, from the previous film. It is weirdly entertaining and surprisingly heartwarming to watch this relationship develop. The film effectively explores the juxtaposition of humanity’s cruelty through the Jimmy Gang and humanity’s empathy through Dr. Ian. The inevitable collision between these two paths is tense and ****. Ian is a genuinely compelling character. Watching this deeply compassionate man attempt to keep hope alive while the world slowly grinds him down is engrossing. Nia DaCosta’s confident direction and Ralph Fiennes’ performance convey an immense amount of character depth with minimal dialogue. Fiennes is phenomenal, bringing remarkable subtlety and nuance to the role, and he delivers an absolute standout moment in the final act. Jack O’Connell is also excellent as Sir Jimmy, infusing the human villain with an unpredictable, unsettling, and almost childlike energy that makes him deeply disturbing. Chi Lewis-Parry is a surprising standout as well, as he is given more room to imbue the Alpha Zombie with personality this time around.Alfie Williams returns as Spike, and despite having less screen time in this entry, he once again delivers a strong performance. His character completed a coming-of-age arc in the previous film, learning how to survive against the infected. The Bone Temple presents him with the next logical challenge: witnessing the cruelty of humanity firsthand. You truly feel for Spike, as he seems genuinely terrified of Sir Jimmy and his gang, and you find yourself rooting hard for him to escape. One of the more notable members of Jimmy’s gang is Jimmy Ink, played by Erin Kellyman. She brings a balance of toughness and empathy that aligns well with the film’s themes. Her interactions with Spike add a much-needed sense of heart to the Jimmy **** DaCosta’s decision to shoot on digital cameras rather than iPhones is noticeable. Visually, the film looks far better, with cleaner, clearer shots throughout. The cinematography captures both the eerie atmosphere and the beauty of the locations more vividly. While the zombies felt somewhat underwhelming in the previous entry, the few zombie set pieces featured here manage to make them feel frightening once again.That said, the film is definitely lacking in zombie set pieces overall. Most of them appear in the first act, and afterward they are largely absent, aside from Samson. At times, you may almost forget that the story is meant to take place during a zombie apocalypse. I also found the cult elements to be less engaging. It’s a concept that has been explored extensively in other films and shows, and this movie doesn’t do much to differentiate its take. Additionally, because this storyline has to share the runtime with the far more compelling Dr. Ian plot, the Jimmy Gang doesn’t receive enough development. As a result, Jimmy’s followers feel largely like disposable fodder. Even Erin Kellyman’s Jimmy Ink ultimately comes across as simply “the nicer one,” without much added **** final gripe is admittedly nitpicky, but the film lacks much of the energetic flair that defined Danny Boyle’s style. There are no especially dynamic visuals, rapid editing, or surreal flourishes, which makes this entry feel more visually standard. While there is some effective use of licensed music, Hildur Guðnadóttir’s score is ultimately not very memorable.Overall, The Bone Temple ended up being far better than I expected. This series continues to take big risks, and this time I think they paid off. Nia DaCosta does an impressive job of imprinting her own style onto the franchise while still respecting its core themes. The ending is also far more hopeful than anticipated, and I’m genuinely excited and optimistic about the third entry in the 28 Years Later trilogy.

Sisu 2 is a huge setup from the first film! Firstly, the pacing is significantly better as it doesn't take as long to get into the action. Secondly, the antagonist is more enjoyable with them being played by the wonderful Stephen Lang. Lastly, the film leans even more into the insane, nonsensical and bonkers action! There is a wonderful Mad Max Fury Road style chase sequence and an incredibly entertaining last act.A great sequel!

Sisu is another action film involving the trope of the bad guys "pissing off the wrong guy". What this film has going for it, is how ridiculous, nonsensical and absurd the film is. The main character survives the most ludicrous scenarios! You really got to suspend your disbelief a **** you're coming in looking for a mindless, short 90-minute action film, Sisu absolutely delivers. Don't go in expecting anything more than that.

Wake Up Dead Man is the third instalment in the Knives Out series. I absolutely adore murder mysteries, and this series has been consistently stellar. The first Knives Out was phenomenal, and while the second film Glass Onion was enjoyable, it was admittedly a bit of a step down from its predecessor. Because of that, I was incredibly excited going into this entry. Does the series continue to deliver, or is this a case not worth solving?Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc, and once again, he delivers a terrific performance. A Sherlock can’t be without his Watson, and this time Blanc is accompanied by “Priest Jud,” played phenomenally by Josh O’Connor. Jud is easily the most layered partner character the series has had so far. He has a meaningful past and a compelling reason for becoming a priest. You truly understand why he wants to solve this case, and as an audience, we genuinely root for him to succeed. His dynamic with Blanc is also a lot of fun, as the two often clash due to Jud’s faith and Blanc’s atheism. A special mention goes to Josh Brolin, whose performance is particularly disturbing and effective.Unlike previous entries, which leaned heavily into themes of greed and wealth, Wake Up Dead Man explores the more intriguing subject of faith and religion. Josh Brolin’s character, Wicks, uses faith to create a loyal cult through fear and hellfire preaching. In contrast, Priest Jud views faith as a means to heal the world and help others through forgiveness and empathy. This fundamental difference puts Jud in direct conflict with Wicks and his followers, ultimately isolating him. The film does a commendable job of exploring the dangers of obsessive faith while still illustrating the positive impact faith can have when rooted in **** course, the murder mystery itself is the main reason people watch these films, and I’m happy to say it remains a delight. This time, the mystery revolves around a classic locked-room murder, and it easily feels like the most difficult case yet, one that genuinely seems near impossible to solve. The film also takes a more streamlined approach to its storytelling. There is less reliance on flashbacks, opting instead to move forward chronologically alongside the characters. As a result, we uncover information at the same time they do. This makes the mystery more engaging, as the audience can actively attempt to solve it themselves. At no point does it feel like the audience is being cheated by withheld information, which was admittedly an issue in Glass Onion.That said, Wake Up Dead Man isn’t without its flaws. The suspects are easily the weakest of the series so far. Beyond being creepy, many of them lack a strong presence, distinctive personalities, or compelling chemistry with one another. One of the biggest strengths of the previous two films was their larger-than-life suspects, each with clear motives, memorable quirks, and strong relationships with one another, making it believable that any of them could be the culprit. Unfortunately, this is sorely lacking here. Most of the suspects have little screen time, few defining traits, and minimal connection to one another. This ultimately makes it fairly obvious who the culprit is, as certain character receives significantly more focus than the rest. Thankfully, this doesn’t completely ruin the mystery, as the “how they did it” remains unpredictable and satisfying.Overall, Wake Up Dead Man is another excellent entry in the murder mystery genre. While it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the first film, it delivers a stronger and more engaging mystery than the second. Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig continue to provide a thoroughly entertaining experience, and I certainly hope we get a fourth instalment.

Avatar showed how amazing CGI could be in 2009, and then further illustrated the leap in technology with Avatar: The Way of Water in 2022, especially with how realistic everything looked, particularly the water technology. While the franchise isn’t well known for its plot or characters, the world itself has always been very intriguing. Now we have the third entry in the franchise with Avatar: Fire and Ash. Does it continue to deliver something magical, or is it finally running its course?Let’s get the obvious out of the way: yes, this film is still a visual spectacle. There are so many incredible shots and downright beautiful CGI moments that it’s easy to get completely immersed in the world. It also continues to deliver fantastic and exciting action set pieces. Despite the massive runtime of three hours and fifteen minutes, the film is actually very well paced. Slower moments never drag on too long, and the action scenes are spaced out effectively throughout the film. Simon Franglen returns to compose the score after taking over from James Horner, who sadly passed away, for The Way of Water. His score in the previous film was very serviceable in my opinion, but he does a noticeably better job in this **** of that was expected, though. In terms of new elements, the story places Spider at its emotional center this time. He continues to struggle with how different he is from the Na’vi people and with being accepted by them. His relationship with Jake’s family is a major focus and leads to some of the film’s more emotional and heartwarming moments. The movie also introduces a new Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, who serve as antagonists. I really like their design and how savage they are compared to the tribes we’ve seen before. Oona Chaplin does a great job portraying the sadistic and slightly unhinged nature of the Ash People’s leader.However, despite the title Fire and Ash, the Ash People don’t really play a major role in the overall plot. Their presence mostly feels like an excuse to introduce a new type of enemy for our heroes to kill, and not much more. The humans, and returning villain Colonel Miles Quaritch, remain the primary antagonists and continue doing the same evil things as before. The plot also repeats far too many narrative beats from the previous films, to an almost bizarre degree. Once again, we get the kids going off on their own, another coming-of-age storyline for the son, Sigourney Weaver’s character having a mysterious special gift, and Jake needing to unite everyone for a final battle. This becomes especially noticeable in the final act, where the climactic fight feels like a near complete rehash of The Way of Water’s finale, even hitting many of the same beat-for-beat moments. My final gripe is a bit nitpicky, but there just isn’t anything truly special or revolutionary about Fire and Ash. We’ve seen these visuals before, and there isn’t much that feels genuinely new this time around.Overall, by this point, you probably already know whether you enjoy these films or not. I still think it’s a fun experience, especially in 3D. In an era of modern cinema plagued by awful CGI, it’s genuinely refreshing to see a film where the visuals and CG are consistently gorgeous. While the story and writing have always been weak points for the franchise, this entry is particularly disappointing in how heavily it recycles previous plot beats instead of trying something new. I hope that the inevitable Avatar 4 and 5 at least take more risks with the writing.

The film is weighed down by excessive melodrama, an overly long runtime, and an overcrowded cast, many of whom are underdeveloped.That said, this is the best work Jackie Chan has delivered in a long time. It’s refreshing to see him in a dramatic role once again. Tony Leung Ka-fai is phenomenal as the antagonist, delivering a genuinely menacing performance. The film also features impressive fight choreography, thrilling cat-and-mouse chase sequences, and some well-handled quieter moments.Hopefully, we’ll get more films like this from Jackie Chan in the future.

The film knows exactly what it wants to be: a silly, campy B-movie, and it succeeds at that!The way it’s filmed, the dialogue, and the actors’ exaggerated performances are all a clear love letter to the ’****’s very bloody, gory, and quite funny at times. It’s an entertaining film if you’re into this type of movie.

I finally got around to watching One Battle After Another. I wanted to see why critics were praising it so **** be honest, I don’t get it. The plot is bare-bones, the characters aren’t fully explored, and the themes it touches on are surface-level at best. Most of the comedy didn’t really land for me either. I also found the first 20 minutes to be awful and weird. It does get more interesting after that, but then it just has an incredibly underwhelming ending. On top of that, the film is just too long for the story it’s trying to tell.That said, it does have great visuals and cinematography, along with a really strong music score. Leonardo is great, Benicio Del Toro is a lot of fun, and Sean Penn is pretty creepy as the antagonist.Overall, the film just didn’t resonate with me.