"Having been a film that tore up the rule book to rewrite it back in 1996, it's deflating to see a once incredibly inventive franchise start to lose its once fearless bite."
★★½ Review | #Scream7
In cinemas now
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"Making a Predator the protagonist is a fresh approach that works well for the film, pitting a rather inexperienced warrior against an unforgiving planet, an exciting move."
★★★★ Review | #PredatorBadlands
In cinemas November 7
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"It's not even ridiculous to say Indy the dog delivers one of the best performances of the year."
★★★½ Review | GOOD BOY
In cinemas October 10
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"Anderson's epic moves along at such a pace, never letting up to create one of the most engrossing cinematic experiences of the year."
★★★★★ Review | #OneBattleAfterAnother
In cinemas September 26
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"Bad Man is a film that fits the phrase "Here for a good time, not a long time" as it laughs and jokes its way to an underwhelming conclusion. Hard to imagine it lasting long in the memory of anyone."
★★½ Review | BAD MAN
Out now on digital download
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"After a bit of a wobbly start, things do pick up for the better when the narrative takes a darker turn. The trouble is, the film is over not long after it feels like it's getting going."
★★½ Review | #TheThursdayMurderClub
Streaming now on Netflix
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"If the final three episodes are this level of quality, we are in for a season of superhero television right up there with the likes of WandaVision and Loki."
TV Review | #Peacemaker Season 2
Premiering August 21
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"Weapons builds to its conclusion superbly with an intertwining narrative that never feels at risk of getting tangled up. Great performances and a sense of dread emanating from the screen make it one of the best horror films this year."
★★★★½ Review | #Weapons
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"The Fantastic Four: First Steps heralds a new era for Marvel's First Family and maybe the whole of the MCU as we know it."
★★★★½ Review | THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
In cinemas now
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"It's just great to see a Superman film full of so much hope again, something this day and age that will really connect with audiences."
★★★★ Review | #Superman
In cinemas July 11
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"They actually put the dinosaurs front and centre of the film again and they are indeed glorious. Brought to life through some wonderful visual effects, the sense of awe is brought back to the franchise."
★★★★ Review | #JurassicWorldRebirth
In cinemas July 2
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🚨Series 8 - Episode 11🚨
On this episode to discuss his best, worst and dream sequel is very talented Josh Barton. - @bartonreviews.bsky.social
Josh is a fantastic freelance film journalist. He has written for Filmhounds, The Peoples Movies and late great Jumpcut Online
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"The level of performances are what we are used to in the franchise at this point, but it's Ana de Armas who showcases that she has what it takes to be a major action star because she kills it here as Eve."
★★★★ Review | #BallerinaMovie
In cinemas June 6
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"The Mission: Impossible films would be nothing without the dedication Tom Cruise has to the role and his love of cinema - nearly thirty years since he first lit the fuse."
★★★½ Review | MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING
In cinemas May 21
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"The greatest strength of Thunderbolts* is the performances from the impressive cast assembled, Florence Pugh front and centre with a fantastic performance as Yelena."
★★★★ Review | #Thunderbolts
In cinemas May 1
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"The action comes thick and fast after that, Evans doing the lord's work again when it comes to hand to hand combat, where the film is at its absolute best."
★★★½ Review | #Havoc
Streaming on Netflix April 25
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"This action comedy leans into both its own absurdity and influences from other films to become one of the most entertaining films of the year so far."
★★★★ Review | #FreakyTales
In select cinemas from 18 April and on digital platforms from 28 April
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28.03.2025 17:04 — 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"Action movies deserve to be better than this."
★½ Review | #AWorkingMan
In cinemas now
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24.03.2025 16:47 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"Borderline feels like it could easily become a cult classic."
★★★½ Review | #Borderline
In US cinemas and digital March 14
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Not the best start to my watch through Stanley Kubrick's filmography 😕
Osgood Perkins' #TheMonkey is an absolute hoot! Draws you right into the chaos from the opening scene which sets the tone quite brilliantly. Theo James revels in playing a dual role of cursed torment while Perkins takes devilish delight in the kills here! Goes down a treat with a crowd!
17.02.2025 21:00 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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07.02.2025 16:56 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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03.02.2025 21:00 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Monday.
03.02.2025 09:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"Leading the film is Naomi Scott with easily one of the best performances of 2024, the fragile state of mind possessed by Riley emphasised by Scott's vulnerable and incredibly physical performance."
★★★★ Review | #Smile2
Available to own on 4K UHD and Blu-ray
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30.01.2025 16:56 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
'Hard Truths doesn’t need to be a flash family drama to succeed'.
Read @bartonreviews.bsky.social review of #HardTruths at the link below. Out on January 31st.
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24.01.2025 16:37 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0