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At its best, Migration works as an animated film that puts tone and performance ahead of empty explanation. Directed by Benjamin Renner and Guylo Homsy, it leans on Kumail Nanjiani and Tresi Gazal to give the material a human centre. At story level, family, ducks and convince shape the central setup, but the later turns are best left for the film to reveal. The result has a recognisable personality from the opening stretch. Its visual design does more than decorate the story

A spoiler free review of The Flash begins with its confidence as an action film. Directed by Andy Muschietti, it leans on Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton to give the material a human centre. At story level, Barry Allen, super and speed shape the central setup, but the later turns are best left for the film to reveal. Those ingredients give the film a useful foundation, but the lasting impression depends on how well it balances mood, character and momentum. The film handles sc

A spoiler free review of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny begins with its confidence as an action film. Directed by James Mangold, it leans on Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller Bridge to give the material a human centre. At story level, Archaeologist Indiana Jones, races and retrieve shape the central setup, but the later turns are best left for the film to reveal. Those ingredients give the film a useful foundation, but the lasting impression depends on how well it balanc

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour does not need a plot heavy introduction to make its case. This is a documentary shaped by performance, pacing and a strong central hook. Directed by Sam Wrench, it leans on Taylor Swift and Mike Meadows to give the material a human centre. The spoiler light setup draws Experience the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift and concert into the same story, creating a specific hook without requiring a long recap. From there, execution matters more than novelty. Its

There is an appealing directness to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. It knows it is an animated film, understands the expectations attached to that label, and then looks for small ways to give the material its own voice. Directed by Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears, it leans on Micah Abbey and Shamon Brown Jr. to give the material a human centre. At story level, The Turtle, New York City and brothers shape the central setup, but the later turns are best left for the fil

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts approaches its action material with more interest in character than a quick synopsis might suggest. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., it leans on Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback to give the material a human centre. The spoiler light setup draws During the, Transformers and Maximals into the same story, creating a specific hook without requiring a long recap. The film's first job is to make that setup feel worth following, and it establishes t

Oppenheimer does not need a plot heavy introduction to make its case. This is a biographical drama shaped by performance, pacing and a strong central hook. Directed by Christopher Nolan, it leans on Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt to give the material a human centre. The spoiler light setup draws J. Robert Oppenheimer, World War II and dramatization into the same story, creating a specific hook without requiring a long recap. From there, execution matters more than novelty. I

There is an appealing directness to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. It knows it is a comedy, understands the expectations attached to that label, and then looks for small ways to give the material its own voice. Directed by James Gunn, it leans on Chris Pratt and Chukwudi Iwuji to give the material a human centre. At story level, Still, Gamora and Peter Quill shape the central setup, but the later turns are best left for the film to reveal. Comedy lives or dies on rhythm, an

There is an appealing directness to Creed III. It knows it is an action film, understands the expectations attached to that label, and then looks for small ways to give the material its own voice. Directed by Michael B. Jordan, it leans on Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson to give the material a human centre. At story level, Adonis, thriving and career shape the central setup, but the later turns are best left for the film to reveal. The action is most convincing when mov

Few horror films manage to capture the feeling of genuine unease quite like The Backrooms. Based on the viral internet phenomenon, the film transforms a simple concept into a haunting psychological experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Rather than relying on constant jump scares, The Backrooms builds tension through its unsettling atmosphere. Endless yellow corridors, flickering lights and the feeling of being completely alone create a sense of dread that grows

Christopher Nolan has never been one to think small, and The Odyssey might just be his most ambitious film yet. Bringing Homer's ancient epic to the big screen, Nolan delivers a visually breathtaking adventure that feels every bit as grand as its legendary source material. Shot entirely using IMAX film cameras, the scale of the film is immediately striking. Sweeping landscapes, stunning practical effects and beautifully composed shots make every scene feel cinematic in the tr

The BFI has announced the appointment of Isabel Davis as the new Director of its National Lottery Filmmaking Funds, placing one of the UK's most experienced screen leaders at the heart of independent British filmmaking. Joining from Screen Scotland, where she has served as Executive Director for the past eight years, Davis will take up the role in October 2026 on a five year contract. She will oversee around £20 million of National Lottery funding each year while leading the