Bitter Desire isn’t trying to reinvent the thriller. This isn’t a movie that chases shock value; it’s a nice indie that wants to entertain its audience. With a runtime of an hour and ten, this is a film you can sit back and relax to, have on in the background when friends are round, or when you’re doing chores. It's a slow, but fun ride.

It was always going to be an ask to adapt a messy, rushed, second act of a stage musical into a film that feels full and coherent, and Jon M Chu clearly struggles here and Wicked: For Good suffers not being able to reach the lofty heights of the first part.

Keeper is a disappointing new offering from Perkins, especially given how solid both his prior two outings are. Stylistically and visually the film does excel throughout, the idea behind the reveal is interesting and Maslany is locked in.

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is a stylish, spirited return to a franchise that thrives on charm and misdirection. It doesn’t reinvent the formula, and its attempt to balance old and new occasionally leaves the story unfocused, but it delivers enough spectacle and personality to justify its comeback.

A Merry Little Ex-Mas isn’t here to reinvent the Christmas rom-com — and that’s fine. It’s exactly what audiences want from a Netflix festive film: escapism with a hint of emotional truth

Despite having some potentially interesting themes and some impressive stylistic choices, The Disinvited fumbles its premise due to poor dialogue, dull pacing, unlikeable and uninteresting characters.

Sisu: Road to Revenge is a film that knows exactly what it is and runs with it to absurd levels. Gloriously over-the-top, gleefully gory and pushing the boundaries of how silly things can get.

Humans in the Loop is a thoughtful, beautifully restrained character study that uses the language of technology to explore something far more personal. It’s a film about work, identity, and the invisible threads connecting people to systems far bigger than themselves. Subtle, intimate, and thematically rich, it lingers long after the credits roll.

Mark Andrew Altschul’s All American is a powerful, human portrait of determination and change. Following three young women wrestlers over five years, the documentary explores gender, identity, and perseverance in a sport still learning to welcome them. With raw honesty and emotional depth, All American celebrates female strength—both on and off the mat.

In Divia (2025), Ukrainian filmmaker Dmytro Hreshko turns his lens on an unexpected casualty of war — nature itself. Haunting yet breathtaking, this visually stunning documentary captures the quiet resilience of forests, rivers, and animals caught in the chaos of conflict. With its poetic pacing and environmental focus, Divia redefines the war documentary, transforming silence, survival, and beauty into a powerful cinematic statement.

Run, don’t walk, to see the latest Stephen King adaptation on the big screen. While it may fall ever so slightly short of Wright’s sharp, satirical best, The Running Man remains one of the action highlights of 2025, with plenty to say about modern society and the dark hole we risk tumbling down. Much like Squid Game, The Hunger Games, and even The Long Walk, the concept of entertainment-as-control should serve as a stark warning to us all.

Predator: Badlands is a thrilling and emotionally charged addition to the iconic franchise. Director Dan Trachtenberg delivers a bold, lore-expanding story packed with brutal action, strong performances and surprising heart. With Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi leading the charge, this is a fresh evolution of the hunt — and proof the Predator saga is far from over.

Chris Stuckmann’s long-awaited debut Shelby Oaks blends found footage horror with emotional mystery as a woman’s search for her missing sister turns into a descent into the supernatural. Visually striking and atmospheric, it showcases Stuckmann’s directorial flair, even if the story falters under familiar tropes and uneven pacing.

A moody, sun-damaged noir with heart, Luderdale may not reinvent the genre, but it’s still an intriguing and entertaining watch.

Roads of Fire has done what great documentaries should: it opens our eyes and refuses to let us look away.

Despite a few qualms and familiarly expected beats, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues was an easy watch gem that should hopefully please fans.

Light Up is a celebration of light, life, and the quiet, powerful act of being yourself.

Regretting You offers a perfectly serviceable, tear-soaked night at the movies and successfully adapts the BookTok formula.

This documentary is a thoughtful, incisive, and occasionally startling portrait of Patrick Oliphant, one of the most daring political cartoonists of the 20th century.

The performances in Is This Thing On? are phenomenal. It’s great to see Will Arnett and Laura Dern both take on bigger roles, as they usually find themselves supporting.