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A private user reviewed The Old Guard 2 (2025)

The Old Guard 2

The longest filler episode I've watched. There is no reason besides money that this film is nearly 2 hours long. It could've been a 5-10 minute intro to catch people up, but instead they drew it out to have an entire film.

With barely any lines to learn, this movie leans heavily on needless action and a confusing plot that leads up to "and next time on The Old Guard". There is no mystery, no ...

A private user reviewed Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025)

Now You See Me: Now You Don't

Twelve years after they dazzled us with their magical skills, the “Four Horsemen” are mysteriously reunited and joined by an enthusiastic young trio who bring some new blood to their most difficult challenge yet. Someone wants them to bring the wealthy “Veronica Vanderberg” (Rosamund Pike) to her knees, but the only way to do that is to pinch her enormous diamond. Needless to say, this is kept in an ultra-secure vault and this one is also buried deep in the Arabian desert. Before they can even think on appropriating this gem ...

A private user reviewed Together (2025)

Together

Despite the ever-growing popularity of horror films, I can honestly say I’ve really tired of half-baked releases that just don’t cut it, and that’s very much the case with this debut feature from writer-director Michael Shanks. By “half-baked,” I’m referring to pictures that aren’t especially scary, fall into patterns of predictable plot developments, routinely incorporate vague, unexplained elements, and fail woefully in their attempts at trying to offer audiences “something more” in terms of meaningful content, themes or insights. Regrettably, this combination of underwhelming qualities often results in meandering narratives that ...

A private user reviewed Ne Zha 2 (2025)

Ne Zha 2

This is quite an entertaining stand alone fantasy adventure that doesn’t really require you to know anything about what’s gone on before. Thanks to the sacred lotus, there’s a bit of reincarnation going on, but will that be completed in time to save the population of the “Chentang Pass” about to be attacked by an army of lava-borne devils? With certain defeat looming, the immortals start to take an hand in things - not unlike the story of the siege of Troy, and just like that take from antiquity, there is ...

A private user reviewed The Perfect Neighbor (2025)

The Perfect Neighbor

Started good and actually similar thing happened to me. I have a problematic neighbor and once, he insulted my mother when they were outside, then when he returned he banged on our door and this is when I said enough was enough. I got furious, went outside and started banging on his door and telling him to come out and face me like a man to man. He didn't. But in this documentary, that problematic neighbor shot the door banger neighbor. Anyway, back to the documentary... Like I said it started ...

A private user reviewed Superman (2025)

Superman

Superman (2025) aims high but ultimately falls flat. While it offers a few flashes of visual spectacle, the story feels disjointed and the pacing drags. Characters lack depth, and the emotional beats never quite land. It’s a disappointing entry that struggles to capture the magic fans expect. Sadly, it’s more forgettable than fantastic. 4/10.

A private user reviewed The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026)

The Punisher: One Last Kill

TW: There is an incident of animal abuse in the opening scene. (Skip to five minutes in if you don't want to see it.) Didn't need that.

It's just meh.

First off, let me thank whoever concocted 'One Last Kill' for making it a mere 48 minutes instead of feature-length.

A private user reviewed Death of a Unicorn (2025)

Death of a Unicorn

'Death of a Unicorn' is potential-laden, though unfortunately I just never really got my teeth into this one. The whole set-up is severely underwhelming, the whole plot with the rich family just didn't do it for me. It does pick up at the conclusion, which is where I see the potential.

A movie solely about the Kintners and the unicorns could've been ace, especially if it lent into the fantasy side of it; almost if ...

A private user reviewed Hamilton (2025)

Hamilton

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This is a musical not made for people outside of the USA. I had to watch the thing again and wiki Hamilton to try to figure out who was who except for some of the bigger names ...

A private user reviewed Supergirl (2026)

Supergirl

Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/supergirl-2026-a-fierce-gritty-cosmic-awakening-hampered-by-familiar-trimmings/

Rating: B-

SUPERGIRL is a beautifully gritty, visually striking cosmic adventure anchored by a powerhouse performance from Milly Alcock, who perfectly captures the raw vulnerability and fierce strength of Kara Zor-El. While the film shines brightest when diving into the somber depths of survivor's guilt and features a scene-stealing Jason Momoa as ...

A private user reviewed Brick (2025)

Brick

Our opening is filled with personal tragedy for our main characters, and they desperately need something new for their relationship to thrive. As bewildering as this is, it's actually kind of exciting in a bizarre way.
New characters enter the picture, and they're in the same situation, and they've been injured in their attempt at freedom.
Again, we've new characters, and they seem just as lost, and the terror of what's happening is strong to set in for them all.
With our now newest character, we see that all is not ...

A private user reviewed Havoc (2025)

Havoc

I'm a big Tom Hardy fan, a so it gives me no pleasure whatsoever, to say that "Havoc", a film he stars in, isn't good, at all.

Its not Hardy's fault, nor for that matter, is it the fault of the cast, in general. This thing fails because it crudely glues together, almost every tired cop film cliche you can think of and hope's it amounts to something.

A private user reviewed The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)

The Devil Wears Prada 2

When 20 years pass between a movie and its sequel, a lot of disappointment can result when the follow-up is at last released. Derivative, underdeveloped story threads and an overreliance on nostalgic strolls down memory lane often abound, leaving viewers suitably underwhelmed, especially loyal fans of the source material. However, every so often, audiences are the lucky beneficiaries of pleasant surprises, movies that live up to their billing and come close to matching the magic of their predecessors. Such is the case with director David Frankel’s long-awaited answer to the iconic ...

A private user reviewed The Wrecking Crew (2026)

The Wrecking Crew

Full review: https://fandomwire.com/the-wrecking-crew-review/

Rating: B-

"The Wrecking Crew is a competent action experience that survives thanks to that contagious energy and Ángel Manuel Soto's direction, which knows how to value physical spectacle, resulting in a film that, even if it doesn't reinvent the wheel, offers two hours of honest and amusing escapism. The technical execution of the action and ...

A private user reviewed Black Phone 2 (2025)

Black Phone 2

As far as improbable sequels go, "Black Phone 2" isn't too bad.

Revive a deceased bad guy you would have thought was done with and craft a tale that feels somewhat like the first film, blended with an almost "Nightmare on Elm Street" premise ...

A private user reviewed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Full review: https://fandomwire.com/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-review/

Rating: B+

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a sequel that, while losing some of the narrative cohesion of its predecessor, gains massively in spectacle, ambition, and heart. Through animation that redefines the studio's standards and a Brian Tyler score that masterfully honors Nintendo's legacy, the film offers a memorable experience anchored by inspired vocal performances ...

A private user reviewed Enola Holmes 3 (2026)

Enola Holmes 3

Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/enola-holmes-3-2026-growing-up-without-losing-your-voice/

Rating: B-

Returning to this now-trilogy brings a familiar charm, even if ENOLA HOLMES 3 cannot quite match the high bar of its predecessor. Millie Bobby Brown delivers what I consider her finest career performance, bringing effortless wit and deep emotional resonance to Enola's internal struggle with marriage and identity. While the ...

A private user reviewed Nonnas (2025)

Nonnas

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/nonnas-review/

"Nonnas may not reinvent the genre or surprise with major twists, but what it lacks in originality, it makes up for with a giant heart and emotional sincerity that resonates far beyond the screen.

Stephen Chbosky guides the story with palpable sensitivity, while the cast fills it with life, humor, and soul. It’s a ...

A private user reviewed The Phoenician Scheme (2025)

The Phoenician Scheme

Unlike a few of the more recent Wes Anderson films, I thought this had more of a substantial story to underpin the antics as it follow the quite literally death-defying activities of entrepreneur “Korda” (Benicio del Toro). Now he’s made his squillions somewhat disreputably and has frequently been the target of assassins, so after this latest attempt sees him face down in the desert, he decides it’s time to make his will. He has loads of sons but just one daughter. She’s a nun, sworn to holy orders and is called ...

A private user reviewed Hoppers (2026)

Hoppers

I REALLY liked this movie, the best Pixar movie in years for me. To be fair, maybe that's just because of me being an environmentalist myself, but hey, in the end, reviews here are supposed to be subjective, I guess!

Mabel, the main character, is a lovely main character. An environmentalist since childhood, depicted by her actions of demonstrating, collecting signatures, blocking building sites and even being carried away by police.
And while all of this ...