Michael (2026) Review

Tom Holland dons the spidey suit once more, picking up in the years following the cataclysmic events of No Way Home. Unfortunately, it's more of what Marvel films have been suffering from lately without enough of the quality that has been present within Holland's first two outings as Spider-Man. It's great to see him swing through the streets of New York, even if it's recycling the same Glasweigan set on which it was filmed, but the overabundance on product placement early on makes it painfully apparent that Sony ought to give up custody and let Disney take the reins for the hero moving forwatd. Great news if you're looking to upgrade to the latest Samsung Galaxy Z8 flip phone or fancy the new BMW which has spidey approved sport mode! In theatres now, though I'd argue it may be better enjoyed at home with a large 1.5l bottle of wine.

Steven Spielberg's latest hit streaming recently after a somewhat mixed reception by theatregoers. Ignore the naysayers, Spielberg is one of the few directors that comfortably, and consistently, hits his mark and leaves audiences all the better for it. Disclosure Day perhaps isn't the Sci-Fi epic many were expecting; but it's certainly the empathetic espionage thriller we could all use right now.

Beloved actor, and all round incredible human, Sam Neill passed away at the start of the week (13th July), at the age of 78. No two roles were the same, nor was any single role without his utmost commitment and pure authenticity, reflecting the soul of a man that we could all learn a thing or two from imitating ourselves. A truly great loss to to the world, but Neill lives on through his family, farmyard animals, and a rapturous legacy that will outlast us all, even the Dinosaurs.

Disney's reached a new low with their latest live action adaptation. Moana isn't yet 10 years old and still holds up as one of their finest hours of animation. So why now? Why at all? Why does anything matter anymore? It's an abomination, but I'd highly recommend seeing with your own eyes exactly how obnoxiously derivative it is to the original. In cinemas now, in our nightmares forever.

hee hee! Michael Jackson finally receives the biopic treatment and its a doozy! As it nears the billion dollar threshold at the box office, its all the proof we need that slop is taking over our attention spans and wallets. Can't beat it, dangerous to even try; don't waste your time. Leave it to me to endure for you.

Sequels are everywhere it seems. Room for one more? It's been a long 3 years without publishing episodes, but hopefully this will be the start of a nice routine as I explore more specific topics within the entertainment world. I'll still be releasing specific review episodes too, but this episode will contain more information about the return, as well as next chapter of You Can't Handle The Truth. Enjoy!

Olivia Wilde returns to the directors chair once again; after a terrific debut with Booksmart and the terrifically disappointing Don't Worry Darling. Has Wilde returned to form? Welcome to the dinner party from hell, clearly she's a fan of Come Dine With Me. In theatres now!

FAST AND FURIOUS IS BACK, THIS TIME WITH ROMAN NUMERALS. What can I say about the tenth instalment though, it's more of exactly what we're used to by now, it's daft, dumb, defies the laws of God and Gravity throughout and ends on a monumental blockbuster that only Vin Diesel thinks must've been a great idea. Yet there's something so incredible about this film and it is the very definition of cinematic entertainment. I had a BLAST with it, and it may even be the most fun I've had at the cinema in years. So check out Fast X and you'll actually have an incredible time.

Disney's live action reimagining of the 1989 beloved classic is in cinemas now, with Halle Bailey taking on the role of Ariel. It's...fine. Perfectly watchable and harmless, but not as enticing or imaginative as the animated version, opting for more photorealistic animals as opposed to exaggerative and exciting portrayals of Flounder and Sebastian to name a couple. Halle shines, the directing is decent, it's just lacking a spark and ends up looking like a cgi blur under water for the most part. It'll be successful though so check it out if you're a fan of Disney's cash grabbing ways with their remakes.

DC's latest film hits theaters in a few weeks and the amount of praise it has been receiving over recent months is something of a mystery to me. Is it REALLY going to be that good?? Well after seeing the trailer at the cinema...they might be right. Anyway I'm excited and this episode should hopefully get you excited too, so enjoy and let me know how you're feeling about what is being described as one of the best comic book movies EVER.