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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

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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

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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

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"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 ...

A private user reviewed Toy Story 5 (2026)

Toy Story 5

Toy Story 5 is a heartwarming return to the beloved franchise that combines nostalgia with fresh storytelling. The animation is stunning, the voice cast delivers exceptional performances, and the emotional depth rivals even the original films. A must-watch for families and animation fans alike. For more entertainment recommendations, check out kakadu casino.

A private user reviewed The Life of Chuck (2025)

The Life of Chuck

The sci-fi drama The Life of Chuck is based on a Stephen King short novella of the same name, which is included in the 2020 story collection called If It Bleeds. The screenplay and film are written and directed by Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep). The film is broken down into three acts told in reverse chronological order. Despite being based on a Stephen King story, this is not a horror film and is drama more in line with films like The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile.

A private user reviewed Kayara (2025)

Kayara

Kayara is a badass. Essentially Mulan but with elements of Emperor's New Groove as well. All the best parts of Emperor's New Groove are featured in this fun, family-friendly, Inca jungle romp written by some white guys. I assume lots of cultural inaccuracy in here but it's not Disney and I could understand the Spanish which made me feel smart.

A private user reviewed Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025)

Becoming Led Zeppelin

I grew up in an home where folk music reigned, and a bit like with those folks at the Newport Folk Festival who recoiled in disgust at Bob Dylan’s shift from acoustic to electric, my parents wouldn’t give this band house room in their collection. Therefore, save for the odd rendition of “Whole Lotta Love” or “Stairway to Heaven” I knew precious little about this band when I watched this documentary. It starts by introducing us to each of the members, and rather poignantly uses an interview with the late John ...

A private user reviewed Presence (2025)

Presence

'Presence' holds uniqueness in regards to how it is filmed, which is very effective, though its story does end up being quite straightforward - and more teen drama-ry than anticipated. All the same, I did enjoy myself whilst watching it unfold across 85mins, pleasantly.

The cast are also a strong point of this film. Lucy Liu and Eddy Maday are decent, though Callina Liang and Chris Sullivan are the definitive standouts - both t'rific. West ...

A private user reviewed Freaky Tales (2025)

Freaky Tales

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"Freaky Tales delivers exactly what it sets out to: a hyper-stylized, adrenaline-fueled spectacle bursting with energy and '80s cinema tributes, without any grand thematic pretensions.

While its narrative lacks cohesion and more substantial development of its themes and characters, it more than makes up for it with its frenetic pace, distinctive visuals, and pure ...

A private user reviewed Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

Karate Kid: Legends

While Karate Kid Legend may hold appeal for a younger audience drawn to high-energy martial arts sequences and a familiar underdog narrative, I found the film somewhat lacking in depth. The storyline followed a predictable arc with few surprises, and although competently executed, it offered little in the way of emotional complexity or thematic richness.

That said, one commendable aspect was the inclusion of a sustainability seal during the end credits. This small but significant ...

A private user reviewed The Alto Knights (2025)

The Alto Knights

After mob boss Vito (Robert De Niro with loads of facial prosthetics) gets into a scrape with the authorities, he has to flee the USA and leave his childhood friend and business partner Frank (Robert De Niro without augmentation) in charge of things. Many years go by and the latter makes a success of the post prohibition business, avoiding the narcotics industry and keeping the peace amongst the other families that control the boroughs of New York. Then Vito decides he wants to come home and resume his position at the ...

A private user reviewed Baby Blue (2025)

Baby Blue

This wasn't
For what this was it wasn't bad. Yes, some of the characters are annoying, yes, you can see the twists and turns if you have seen movies like this before, but this wasn't bad. It wasn't great, but it was certainly made with more heart and effort than some of the other stuff that gets released. I am not sad I watched this at all.

A private user reviewed Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

I don’t know about the spirit of “Spinal Tap”, but the spirit of the much-loved “Victor Meldrew” - in the guise of “David St. Hubbins” (Michael McKean) is alive and well here! A better and more curmudgeonly companion for the newly married and cheese-shop owning “Nigel” (Christopher Guest) and glue-museum curator “Derek” (Harry Shearer) you couldn’t ask for as they reunite at the behest of the producer “Martin DeBergi” (Rob Reiner) for a last fly-on-the-wall to accompany their forthcoming one-night-only gig in New Orleans. If you thought the “Bros” movie (2018) ...

A private user reviewed George A. Romero's Resident Evil (2025)

George A. Romero's Resident Evil

**tl;dr:** This documentary is fine but underwhelming. It's probably interesting for fans of Romero / Resident Evil who had no idea about the unrealized film, but really you can just go and read the script that's been floating around online for yourself.

**Full review:**
The documentary is fairly one-sided. We only ever hear information from Romero's side of the story; interviews with people from the George A. Romero Foundation, the George A. Romero Archives, friends, and ...

A private user reviewed Americana (2025)

Americana

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"Americana carries thematic richness and characters with emotionally satisfying arcs, brought to life by an inspired cast. It's true that the narrative loses some power in questionable structural choices and a genre fusion that, while ambitious, doesn't always succeed ...