Going in, I wasn’t exactly the target audience. I never really watched the original He-Man cartoon in the 1980s and, if I’m being honest, apart from He-Man and Skeletor, I didn’t know who half the characters were.

That said, there was still plenty to enjoy.

Idris Elba was hilarious as Man-At-Arms, playing him like a drunk uncle who’s somehow ended up responsible for saving the universe. Every time he appeared on screen, things became instantly more entertaining.

Visually, Skeletor is stunning.

I suspect that most of the film’s budget was spent on making him look incredible. The visual effects are superb, and I particularly loved the anamorphic style used for his eyes. Every scene featuring Skeletor looked fantastic.

Skeletor the character, however…

Not so much.

I understand they were trying to stay true to the cartoon, but they’d already changed plenty of other things. Why not make him a genuinely terrifying villain? Instead, he often felt like a cross between the Scotch Video Tape Skeleton and Austin Powers, which isn’t a combination I was expecting to see in 2026.

The frustrating thing is that the film has so much potential. There are moments that are genuinely spectacular. The action is big, the visuals are impressive and the world feels rich enough to support something really special.

But it was all just a bit too cheesy for me.

I kept finding myself wondering who the film was actually for. Adults who grew up with the cartoon might find it daft, while younger audiences don’t have the nostalgia needed to overlook some of its flaws.

By the end, I was left feeling like I’d watched a film that was caught between two worlds. One trying to honour the original cartoon and another trying to become a modern blockbuster.

Unfortunately, it never quite masters either universe.

3/5

What started as a dark film about Marshall (from How I Met Your Mother, yes he'll always be Marshall) trying to kill his wife somehow turned into something spectacular.

The couple are clearly dysfunctional from the very beginning. They hate each other, barely tolerate being in the same room together and, apparently, in 2026 that's all the motivation some people need to start plotting murder.

Relationship counselling clearly wasn't an option.

What I enjoyed most was the way the story is told through different perspectives. Seeing the same events from multiple points of view gradually reveals what's really going on and keeps you second-guessing everything you've already seen.

It reminded me a lot of Go (1999), one of my all-time favourite films. Both films play with perspective brilliantly, which also features the brilliant Tim Olyphant.

The film also gave me strong Mr. & Mrs. Smith vibes. Not because it's the same story, but because it has that same mixture of relationship drama, dark humour and people making extremely questionable life choices.

No spoilers from me, but things get increasingly disturbing as the film goes on. Every time I thought I knew where it was heading, it took another turn.

I don't think I'll ever look at a lawnmower the same way again.

4/5

Right, that’s it. Coherence has officially made its way onto my list of all-time favourite films. 

I first watched it back in 2023 and it absolutely blew my mind. Watching it again reminded me why I loved it so much in the first place. It also confirmed my long-held belief that low-budget films often have the best ideas. 

It sits comfortably alongside films like Primer, Cube and Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. They all have that same eerie feeling where something isn’t quite right, and the less you know going in, the better. 

What surprised me most was how quickly it hooked me. Within minutes of the dinner party starting, I was already deciding who I liked, who I didn’t trust and who was definitely talking about people behind their backs. For a while, it felt like I was watching an especially awkward episode of The Bear. 

Then the comet arrives. 

And everything changes. 

I’m deliberately avoiding spoilers because this is one of those rare films where discovering what’s happening is half the fun. What starts as a slightly uncomfortable dinner party slowly turns into something much stranger, much cleverer and much more unsettling. 

The tension keeps building, the questions keep coming and every answer somehow creates three new questions. 

By the time the ending arrived, my brain felt like it had been put through a washing machine. 

In the best possible way. 

What made this rewatch even better was watching it with my son, who’s now old enough to appreciate films like this. Seeing somebody experience all those twists and turns for the first time almost felt like watching it for the first time myself. 

If you’ve never seen Coherence, do yourself a favour and go in completely blind. Trust me. 

You’ll be seeing double. 

Or maybe more than double. 

5/5

I absolutely loved this.

More importantly, I'm so glad I got to see it at the cinema. Some films are made for the big screen, and this is definitely one of them.

Monica's billionaire boyfriend from Friends, Jon Favreau, has done it again.

Visually, the film is epic. The story is great, and the pacing feels just right. One of the challenges of turning a TV series into a film is knowing what to cut, but this never felt rushed. Instead, it made excellent use of its runtime to tell a complete story while still giving us plenty of time with everyone's favourite tiny green troublemaker.

And yes, I'm talking about Grogu.

The little green goblin is as cute as ever, and I loved the extra time spent with him. Favreau knows exactly wha he's doing there, and frankly, so do I.

One of the biggest surprises for me was seeing the Razor Crest back in action. As someone who still has the Lego version firmly parked on their wish list, this made me happy. Seeing it souped up by the hilarious Anzellans and their tiny ship only made it better.

The only thing that felt a little strange was hearing the Hutts speak English. I completely understand why they did it. It keeps the story moving and makes things easier for the audience. But after years of subtitles and Huttese, it was a bit like hearing Chewbacca suddenly start speaking in a Yorkshire accent... "Ay'up solo, you deffo did shot first ya bastard".

Overall, this is an excellent Star Wars film that makes full use of the extra time that a cinema release allows. It expands the story, delivers spectacular visuals and gave me plenty to enjoy without forgetting what made the series work in the first place.

This is the way.

5/5

Wow, this is creepy.

Not jump-out-of-your-seat-and-spill-your-drink scary, but the kind of creepy that quietly gets under your skin and hangs around long after the credits have rolled.

The biggest surprise for me was seeing Adam Scott in this role. After spending so much time watching him as the caring and thoughtful Mark Scout in Severance, it's strange seeing him thrown into something so dark and unsettling.

In fact, there were several moments where I found myself thinking, "Mate, just get back on the plane to America." Pretending to be a detective in the middle of all this never ends well.

Visually, the film is stunning. Every shot feels carefully crafted, and there's a constant sense of unease throughout. The atmosphere does a lot of the heavy lifting, creating tension even when very little is happening on screen.

Ladies First is an enjoyable and easy-to-watch comedy that takes a simple idea and has a lot of fun with it.

Starring Sasha Baron Cohen, the film shines a spotlight on the inequalities that still exist between men and women in the workplace. It does this with humour rather than a sledgehammer, which makes the message easier to digest while still giving you something to think about.

One of my favourite parts was spotting all the familiar brands that had been cleverly flipped for this alternate world. Burger Queen, Queens Cross Station, Harriet Potter and Vincent Westwood all raised a smile. It's a small detail, but it helps bring the whole concept to life.

The film also reminded me of the book The Power. While the stories are very different, both explore what happens when the balance of power shifts and society has to adjust.

The cast is strong throughout. Rosamund Pike and Charles Dance are excellent, which will surprise absolutely nobody. Fiona Shaw is also brilliant, and I seem incapable of seeing her on screen without immediately thinking, "this is going to be good."

While I enjoyed the film, it never quite reaches the heights of the best comedies or social satires. It has plenty of good ideas and some funny moments.

Still, for a Netflix film, it's a solid evening's entertainment. Sometimes you don't need a masterpiece. Sometimes you just want to switch your brain into cruise control for a couple of hours and enjoy the ride.

3/5

Your Friends and Neighbours is still one of the most fun shows on Apple TV+, and Season 2 keeps the drama flowing nicely. I know it’s not a movie but I’m experimenting with more long form written content and this seems like the perfect place for it.

The cast remains excellent, although things get a bit more complicated with the arrival of Owen Ashe, played by James Marsden. Every time he appears on screen, you get the feeling he's about to make life much worse for somebody. Usually everyone.

One of my favourite things about the show is spending time in the fictional town of Westmont Village. It's packed with people who have more money than most of us will ever see, yet somehow they still manage to collect problems like they're loyalty points.

As with many Apple TV+ shows, plenty of money has clearly been spent on the production. The opening credits are a great example. You can tell there's a lot of green screen involved, but it still looks impressive. It's flashy, stylish and probably costs more than my house.

What keeps me watching isn't just the wealth and the drama. The show does a great job of exploring real issues such as mental health, grief and family struggles. It handles these topics with care while still keeping the story entertaining.

I'm currently halfway through Season 2 and already trying to work out where it's heading. My prediction is that Andy and Barney will eventually join forces to take Owen's $400 million. Whether that's a genius prediction or complete nonsense is something I'll find out soon enough.

For now, I'm hooked. Rich people making questionable decisions has rarely been this entertaining.

Wow. Wow. Wow.

That's probably the shortest version of this review, but honestly, it sums up my feelings pretty well.

Watching the behind-the-scenes story of how Thriller was made was fascinating from start to finish. I've always loved the music video, but seeing the creativity, hard work and innovation that went into bringing it to life gave me a whole new appreciation for Michael.

The documentary is packed with interesting stories and details. From the special effects to the choreography and the sheer ambition of the project, it's amazing to see what was achieved. What feels normal today was groundbreaking at the time, and it's easy to forget just how revolutionary Thriller was.

One of the things I enjoyed most was learning about the people behind the scenes. It's a reminder that iconic moments don't just happen. They take vision, talent and a lot of hard work from a huge team of people.

I'm especially glad I watched this at the cinema. Seeing it on the big screen made the experience feel much more special. It felt less like watching a documentary and more like being part of a celebration of a piece of music history.

Whether you're a fan of Michael Jackson, music documentaries or simply great filmmaking, this is well worth your time.

Unlike the zombies in Thriller, this is something that has aged exceptionally well.

5/5