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The Smashing Machine (2025)
★★★★ Johnson and Blunt shine, but it is Benny Safdie’s daring fly-on-the-wall approach that pulls you right into the heart of this UFC biopic, which had me unexpectedly rooting for the trailblazers of a sport I previously cared little about. Read more
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One Battle After Another (2025)
★★★★★ Hilarious and thematically rich, Paul Thomas Anderson’s sweeping political caper allows the celebrated director to orchestrate a dazzling spectacle of controlled chaos in his boldest and most captivating film yet. Read more
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I Swear (2025)
★★★★ Full of humour, warmth, and raw emotion, this biopic brings Scottish campaigner John Davidson’s story to life, spotlighting the daily challenges of Tourette syndrome and inspiring greater understanding. Read more
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The Long Walk (2025)
★★★★ This emotional and deeply affecting adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel gruellingly explores the depths of human endurance, elevated by unforgettable performances from Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson. Read more
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Highest 2 Lowest (2025)
★★★ Despite Spike Lee’s bold stylistic flourishes in this jazz-infused spin on a Kurosawa classic, his latest joint stumbles with erratic pacing and a distracting upbeat soundtrack that drains away any sense of peril. Read more
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