Movieversalfilm’s movie reviews are written for UK viewers first: every verdict tells you what a film is, who it is for, and whether it is worth a trip to the cinema or a night in with Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ or the BBC. Our Super Reviews are spoiler-free, scored and built around a simple question: should you watch it?

Each film review starts with the essentials, including UK release date, certificate, runtime and where to watch, then a Viewer Match that sums up the mood, pace and the kind of viewer who will love it (or should skip it). After that comes proper criticism of the performances, direction, screenplay, score and cinematography, ending with a clear verdict, a score out of ten and a star rating. We cover big studio releases and festival favourites as well as the horror, sci-fi and streaming originals that other UK film review sites often miss, so whatever you are deciding to watch this weekend, there is a recommendation waiting for you.
Below you will find our latest film reviews, newest first, followed by quick routes into genres, streaming services and the franchises we follow most closely. New reviews are added throughout the week, so this page is always up to date.
Latest movie reviews
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Ebenezer (2026) Super Review: Johnny Depp Makes a Fiendish Scrooge in Ti West’s Gothic Christmas Carol
Ti West turns A Christmas Carol into a handsome gothic ghost story, with a lively, layered Johnny Depp as Scrooge. It looks…
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Kijsada Paradise (2026) Super Review: Netflix’s Thai Ghost Story Turns an Abandoned Water Park Into a Nightmare
A deadly game of hide-and-seek in a derelict Chiang Mai water park drives this Thai horror hit about guilt and friendship. Overlong,…
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The Good Lawyer (2026) Super Review: Laurent Lafitte Wins the Case for Netflix’s Overstuffed French Legal Thriller
Laurent Lafitte is magnetic as a cocaine-fuelled defence lawyer fighting for his career in Tristan Séguéla’s glossy Netflix thriller, even when its…
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Dead Howling (2026) Super Review: Werewolf Meets Zombie Apocalypse in a Scrappy Australian Creature Feature
John V. Soto’s Dead Howling puts Joel Jackson’s grieving werewolf on the road with two survivors as the undead evolve. A solid…
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Mission Santa: Yoyo to the Rescue (2026) Super Review: A Gentle Elf Adventure for Little Ones
A naive young elf sets out to find Santa when a hacker seizes the North Pole. It is bright and sweet for…
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Who Killed Alex Odeh? (2026) Super Review: A Cold Case Hiding in Plain Sight
Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans reopen the 1985 killing of a Palestinian-American activist in a gripping, if plainly told, investigative documentary.
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Manipulation (2026) Super Review: A Far-Fetched Conspiracy Thriller That Never Convinces
David Balda’s European conspiracy thriller has a solid cast in Heino Ferch, James Faulkner and Féodor Atkine, but its preposterous plotting sinks…
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Drummer Boy (2026) Super Review: An Earnest Revolutionary War Drama of Faith and Freedom
Angel Studios’ American Revolution drama follows a young drummer boy, an enslaved woman and a divided family. Sincere and handsomely made, but…
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How to Make a Killing (2026) Super Review: Glen Powell Charms in a Kind Hearts and Coronets Remake That Needed More Venom
Glen Powell kills his way up the family tree in John Patton Ford’s glossy update of an Ealing classic, now on Sky…
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Manhood (2026) Super Review: A Funny, Frank and Surprisingly Tender Look at Male Insecurity
Daniel Lombroso’s documentary about a penis-enlargement entrepreneur and two of his patients is squirm-inducing, often very funny, and far more compassionate than…
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New Group (2026) Super Review: Yûta Shimotsu Turns School Conformity Into Body Horror
Yûta Shimotsu’s New Group arrives on Shudder with unforgettable human-pyramid body horror and a sharp conformity satire, even if the characters stay…
How our verdicts work
Every Super Review scores six areas (Performances, Direction, Screenplay, Score, Cinematography and Entertainment Value) before giving an overall mark out of ten and a star rating out of five. The score earns a badge:
- Must Watch (9–10): the best of the year, worth seeking out.
- Worth Seeing (8–8.5): strong, confident filmmaking.
- One for Fans (7–7.5): rewarding if it is your genre or franchise.
- Stream It or Best watched in the Cinema (5.5–6.5): a decent watch on the right screen.
- Skip It (0–5): there are better ways to spend your evening.
Reviews are written and edited by founder and editor Piers de Mel. Read our editorial policy and how we use AI-assisted production and artwork.
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Franchise reviews and watch guides
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Plan what to watch next
- UK Release Calendar: every big cinema and streaming date for the next eight weeks.
- US Release Calendar for viewers across the Atlantic.
- What to Watch: picks by service, genre and mood.
- Previews of the films we are most looking forward to.
- Movie news: the latest film and TV headlines.
Frequently asked questions
Are Movieversalfilm reviews spoiler-free?
Yes. Every Super Review is spoiler-free, and the verdict box is labelled so you can read the score without learning anything about the plot.
How are films scored?
Six areas are marked individually, then combined into an overall score out of ten, a star rating out of five and a badge from Must Watch to Skip It.
Do you review streaming films as well as cinema releases?
Yes. We review new releases in UK cinemas alongside streaming originals on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and more, and every review tells you where to watch in the UK.
How often are new film reviews published?
New reviews arrive several times a week, timed around UK release dates. Check the UK Release Calendar to see what is coming next.

