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Whalefall (2026) Review – Swallowed by Grief
In one sentence: A young diver searching for his father’s remains is swallowed by a sperm whale, leaving him with just an hour of air to escape while confronting the memories of their troubled relationship. Stories of men being swallowed by whales have fascinated audiences for centuries, from the biblical tale of Jonah to Pinocchio.…
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Verity (2026) Review – Whose Truth Is It Anyway?
In one sentence: A struggling writer enters the home of a bestselling author to finish her work, only to uncover a shocking manuscript that changes everything. Colleen Hoover adaptations are arriving thick and fast thanks to the author’s enormous popularity, but Verity marks something a little different. As the first adaptation of one of her…
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Heart of the Beast (2026) Review – Survival, Side by Side
In one sentence: Stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, a former Special Forces Officer and his military dog must rely on each other to make the long journey home. There is something extraordinary about the bond between humans and dogs. Perhaps that is why films centred on this relationship can feel…
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The Dog Stars (2026) Review – When Survival Isn’t Enough
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Tuner (2026) Review – When Life Changes Key
In one sentence: A former piano prodigy finds himself drawn into a dangerous criminal world after an ordinary day’s work takes an extraordinary turn. Sometimes the smallest decisions can alter the course of a life forever. Tuner explores this idea through an unlikely blend of music, crime and human drama, creating a thriller that is…
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Rosebush Pruning (2026) Review – All Bloom, No Roots
In one sentence: The arrival of an outsider unsettles a wealthy family’s already fragile relationships, exposing long-buried tensions and uncomfortable truths. A great cast can often be enough to tempt you into a film, raising expectations long before the opening scene. Unfortunately, Rosebush Pruning is a reminder that even exceptional actors cannot always rescue a…
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No Other Choice (2026) Review – Killing the Competition
In one sentence: In No Other Choice, a desperate man struggling to find work in an increasingly automated world takes extreme measures to eliminate his job rivals and secure his future. What happens when you lose your job in an industry that is steadily being replaced by automation? When the competition for a single role…
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Mercy (2026) Review – A Thoughtful Premise That Falls Short
In one sentence: In Mercy, a detective accused of murdering his wife must use an AI driven courtroom system to prove his innocence within 90 minutes, despite not remembering what really happened. In a world where AI is becoming an increasingly central part of everyday life, it is no surprise that cinema explores the potential…
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Send Help (2026) Review – When Workplace Power Dynamics Wash Ashore
In one sentence: In Send Help, an underappreciated office worker and her privileged boss wash up on a deserted island after a plane crash where their workplace power struggle takes on a far more dangerous form. We often imagine survival situations strip people back to their most basic instincts, removing the structures and hierarchies of…
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Crime 101 (2026) Review – A Heist Movie Done Right
In one sentence: Crime 101 follows a meticulous thief, a sidelined insurance broker and a determined detective who find their lives converging over a series of carefully executed heists along the 101 freeway. Movie trailers are critical to a film’s success. They give audiences a sense of what a movie might offer and whether it…
