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Talking Films is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Casey Chong, Dipankar Sarkar, Manuel São Bento, Rebecca Johnson, Rhys Bowen Jones, Tom Beasley.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
Birds of War (2026) Dipankar Sarkar In Birds of War, Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak turn the long arc of the Syrian civil war into something both intimate and quietly devastating.
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
Everybody To Kenmure Street (2026) Dipankar Sarkar In an era saturated with images of protest, Everybody to Kenmure Street distinguishes itself through modesty and moral clarity.
Posted Jan 24, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Rip (2026) Casey Chong Writer-director Joe Carnahan effectively combines mystery and action in Netflix's gritty cop thriller.
Posted Jan 17, 2026  Edit critic review
4/5
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Rebecca Johnson Worth seeing on the big screen due to one of the coolest third act set pieces in recent memory, The Bone Temple is both an entertaining riot and a thought-provoking piece of commentary.
Posted Jan 14, 2026  Edit critic review
I, Poppy (2025) Dipankar Sarkar What distinguishes I, Poppy, from many contemporary documentaries on agrarian distress is its refusal to offer a final reckoning or closure.
Posted Jan 14, 2026  Edit critic review
Breakdown: 1975 (2025) Dipankar Sarkar Watching Breakdown: 1975 is like seeing a fireworks show through a kaleidoscope. The individual bursts, the famous scenes and celebrated voices, are vivid and exciting, but the constantly shifting view makes it difficult to grasp the larger picture.
Posted Dec 27, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Anaconda (2025) Casey Chong The memorable comedic pairing of Jack Black and Paul Rudd headline this exhilarating meta horror comedy remake.
Posted Dec 26, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Casey Chong James Cameron's third Avatar film is clunky as usual, but still benefits from its incredible 3D visuals and Oona Chaplin's scene-stealing performance.
Posted Dec 26, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Wicked: For Good (2025) Manuel São Bento It's a triumphant, devastating, and cathartic conclusion, proving that true goodness doesn't reside in public reputation, but in the sacrifices made in the name of justice and unconditional love.
Posted Nov 20, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025) Casey Chong Jalmari Helander unleashes hell with bigger stakes and more balls to the wall action set pieces.
Posted Nov 20, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025) Casey Chong The magic returns to form in this fun and thrilling third movie.
Posted Nov 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Running Man (2025) Rebecca Johnson With action aplenty and competent performances from a stellar cast headed by Powell, The Running Man proposes a story full of energy and high stakes, yet is let down by repetitive messaging and a clunky finale.
Posted Nov 13, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Predator: Badlands (2025) Rebecca Johnson Predator: Badlands is another fantastic entry into the franchise that spurs on the lore and world building, whilst creating an entertaining blockbuster to be enjoyed by all. Elle Fanning is exceptional.
Posted Nov 08, 2025  Edit critic review
4.5/5
No Other Choice (2025) Rebecca Johnson Oozing with style and balancing humor and violence exceptionally well, No Other Choice is a well acted, hilarious effort from Park Chan-wook that provides exploration of unemployment and capitalism alongside its laughs
Posted Oct 24, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Blue Moon (2025) Rebecca Johnson With a knock-out performance from Ethan Hawke, expert use of location and a witty script that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish, Blue Moon is a fantastic watch.
Posted Oct 23, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) Rebecca Johnson More of a slower-paced character study than a musical biopic, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere showcases a talented cast and likable story beats, but is weighed down by a generic approach with a lack of music.
Posted Oct 22, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Frankenstein (2025) Rebecca Johnson Expertly crafted visually and backed by superb performances from a stellar cast, del Toro adapts the source material beautifully whilst adding his own flair – it’s a triumph.
Posted Oct 21, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/5
A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE (2025) Casey Chong Kathryn Bigelow’s potentially white-knuckle, race-against-time political thriller misses its target.
Posted Oct 20, 2025  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Bugonia (2025) Rebecca Johnson With excellent performances from our cast and plenty of Lanthimos’ likable flair and style, Bugonia is a darkly comedic yet shocking tale of mental health, conspiracies and corporate greed.
Posted Oct 18, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
Anemone (2025) Manuel São Bento It's a movie that uses personal trauma as raw material but fails to make us feel the weight of that pain, ultimately becoming a visually sublime prison where trauma manifests as the silence that, when finally broken, only screams to itself.
Posted Oct 15, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Roofman (2025) Manuel São Bento It's a testament that even in the most unlikely and criminal circumstances, the search for affectionate connections and a worthy purpose is universal and undeniable.
Posted Oct 15, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Jay Kelly (2025) Rebecca Johnson Expertly crafted and acted, Jay Kelly is a stunning character exploration of an actor who feels like he’s missed out on real life. Exploring moments past and present with tender writing and a phenomenal ensemble, Jay Kelly is a triumph.
Posted Oct 14, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Sentimental Value (2025) Manuel São Bento It's a story that feels familiar, intimate, and, above all, reminds us that true sentimental value lies in the irreducible and, at times, painful bonds that define us.
Posted Oct 13, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Ballad of a Small Player (2025) Rebecca Johnson A very different breed compared to his prior works, Ballad of a Small Player boasts excellent performances and mesmerizing visuals, though leaves much to be desired within the tonally inconsistent story.
Posted Oct 12, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Rebecca Johnson Boasting hilarious dialogue and excellent delivery from a stellar cast, Wake Up Dead Man may not hold the most intriguing mystery of the trilogy, but makes up for it with laugh-out-loud jokes, a stunning location and a killer cast.
Posted Oct 12, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
TRON: Ares (2025) Casey Chong The new Tron movie looks visually stunning with a throbbing soundtrack from Nine Inch Nails.
Posted Oct 09, 2025  Edit critic review
Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 (2025) Dipankar Sarkar Kantara: Chapter 1 does not carry the same emotional force as its predecessor, offering grandeur where intimacy is missed.
Posted Oct 05, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
One Battle After Another (2025) Casey Chong Paul Thomas Anderson’s big-budget masterpiece of virtuoso action with solid elements of drama, satire and thriller.
Posted Sep 25, 2025  Edit critic review
The Fable (2024) Dipankar Sarkar The Fable is a carefully woven meditation on continuance, desire, and transcendence.
Posted Sep 19, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) Casey Chong The doors are best closed in Kogonada's ill-fated romantic fantasy.
Posted Sep 19, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Long Walk (2025) Rebecca Johnson Wrought with tension and anxiety, The Long Walk is a perfectly acted, well paced dystopian thriller with high stakes and an even higher death rate. It’s as emotional as it is thrilling.
Posted Sep 13, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Caught Stealing (2025) Rebecca Johnson A change of pace for Aronofsky, Caught Stealing impresses with its punk-rock attitude, stellar performances and high energy plot.
Posted Sep 01, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
The Thursday Murder Club (2025) Manuel São Bento The Thursday Murder Club is a formulaic and forgettable effort. It's not a disaster - the magnetic presence of the cast ensures it never sinks that low - but it also offers nothing we haven't already seen in second-tier television productions.
Posted Aug 29, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Eden (2024) Casey Chong A scene-stealing Ana de Armas anchors Ron Howard’s bleak, though uneven 1930s-set survival thriller.
Posted Aug 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Coolie (2025) Dipankar Sarkar Kanagaraj’s craft is evident throughout Coolie, but the film ultimately flourishes on the enduring charisma of Rajinikanth.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Night Always Comes (2025) Casey Chong A committed Vanessa Kirby leads Netflix’s erratic poverty-stricken, single-night crime drama.
Posted Aug 15, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Nobody 2 (2025) Casey Chong A formulaic sequel saved by Bob Odenkirk’s no-nonsense performance and Timo Tjahjanto’s visceral action-comedy mayhem.
Posted Aug 15, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Naked Gun (2025) Casey Chong Liam Neeson and a scene-stealing Pamela Anderson star in a hilariously funny legacy sequel.
Posted Jul 30, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Manuel São Bento The emotional weight in Vanessa Kirby's expressions, the intimate dilemmas faced by Pedro Pascal, and the vulnerability shown by Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (...) if these are the first steps, they're sure-footed - and full of soul.
Posted Jul 23, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/5
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) Casey Chong It's a hit-and-miss in this sporadic legacy sequel.
Posted Jul 16, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Superman (2025) Manuel São Bento As the official cinematic introduction to the new DCU, it succeeds where it matters most: establishing the central pillars of the saga, giving us a worthy protagonist, and showcasing a filmmaker with a clear vision.
Posted Jul 12, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Rebecca Johnson A stacked cast, plenty of action and some strong dino sequences ensure viewers won’t leave feeling shortchanged. The script could’ve used some fine-tuning, especially within the dialogue and the humour, and our characters could've had more flair.
Posted Jul 02, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Old Guard 2 (2025) Rebecca Johnson The Old Guard 2 may not feel as concise, succinct or unique as its predecessor, but with strong action sequences, a kinetic cast with welcome newcomers and a snappy run-time, it’s a worthy continuation of the story that proves there’s a lot more to tell.
Posted Jul 02, 2025  Edit critic review
A-
F1 The Movie (2025) Manuel São Bento Whether you're a diehard fan or just a curious spectator, this movie races straight into the heart of spectacle cinema - with style, tension, and, of course, a whole lot of speed.
Posted Jun 30, 2025  Edit critic review
B
28 Years Later (2025) Manuel São Bento It's more technically polished, features excellent performances, and even if some of its narrative risks don't pay off, the thematic ambition is admirable, despite struggling to bring all of its elements into a cohesive whole.
Posted Jun 23, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) Casey Chong A violent and visually stunning animated anthology film.
Posted Jun 08, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Ballerina (2025) Casey Chong A thrilling John Wick spinoff featuring Ana de Armas in her engaging lead performance.
Posted Jun 05, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Manuel São Bento The Phoenician Scheme is yet another clear example of Wes Anderson's singular vision, with the filmmaker continuing to provide space for every filmmaking department to shine.
Posted Jun 03, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Rebecca Johnson Boasting a competent cast, entertaining fight scenes and a comeback for the ages, Karate Kid: Legends is both a fun nostalgia trip and sports movie. However, a clunky start with much unfocus and misdirection is bound to leave fans disappointed.
Posted May 29, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) Casey Chong Tom Cruise’s ostensibly farewell to his Ethan Hunt-led mission delivers some serious fun in Christopher McQuarrie’s lengthy finale.
Posted May 20, 2025  Edit critic review
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