★★ Watching Neve Campbell and Matthew Lillard return to the franchise is great fun, but even with its inventive and grisly kills, "Scream 7" misses the sharp wit, nail-biting tension, and clever twists that made the series a genre-defining classic.
★★★1/2 Charli XCX commands the screen as she playfully skewers her own "brat movement" and the quirks of modern pop culture, yet despite its flair and humour, this music mockumentary never quite lands its sharpest blows.
★★★★ Gore Verbinski's directorial return after nearly a decade is a wild blend of science-fiction satire, crafting a riotously funny yet unsettling glimpse into an inevitable future ruled by artificial intelligence.
★★★1/2 This animated sports comedy from Sony bursts onto the screen with dazzling energy, delivering a sensory spectacle that delights, even if it falls short of its own title with no true originality or heartfelt depth.
★★★★ Park Chan-wook dazzles once again with his striking visuals and wickedly sharp humour in this darkly satirical thriller, though it never quite captures the pulse-pounding urgency of his greatest films.
★★★★ The very existence of this Iranian drama feels like a triumph in itself, and though its gradually mounting tension might challenge some viewers, those who stay the course will witness one of the most unforgettable cinematic climaxes in recent memory.
★★★★ This psychological fever dream pulses with relentless stress and tension, likely overwhelming for most viewers, yet Rose Byrne delivers a stunningly honest and unfiltered portrait of a mother pushed to her limits.
★★★★ Noah Baumbach's unexpectedly gentle Hollywood satire sidesteps self-indulgence by skilfully blending sharp humour and genuine empathy for celebrity culture, as Sandler effortlessly outshines a soul-searching Clooney.
★★★★ By successfully recreating the charm, creativity, and humour that made the original film so enjoyable, Disney demonstrates that it is currently more effective at reviving familiar animated properties than developing new ones.
★★1/2 Edgar Wright maintains the relentless energy of his earlier films with some well choreographed action, but this underwhelming take on Stephen King's "The Running Man" stumbles, lacking the filmmaker's signature polish and wit.
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