Disclosure Day (2026) Review

For years Steven Spielberg has been one of the best directors in Hollywood and we now have his newest film in Disclosure Day, I managed to watch it yesterday and here is my review for it. The premise of the film sees a Man and Woman on the run from a shadowy organisation who have world changing information. 

Main Character

Emily Blunt plays Margaret Fairchild and she is fantastic here. Blunt really provides an interesting performance and makes you care about the situation that she is put into. Her character is mysterious and the most interesting and she really nails it. 

Josh O'Connor plays Daniel Kellner and he is also really good. He is the character that really gets things going and we spend a lot of the first act with him. He isn't as interesting as Blunts character but he is a good character to follow. 

Supporting Characters

Colin Firth plays Noah Scanlon and it is actually quite refreshing to see him playing a villain here and I thought he did a good job. His character is good enough to get by and Firth seems to be enjoying the role. 

Eve Hewson plays Jane Blankenship and she actually has a much bigger role then expected. She is good and I thought her chemistry was pretty strong with O'Connor and it was nice to have another interesting character added here. 

Colman Domingo plays Hugo Wakefield and he isn't a huge part of the film but Domingo is fantastic like usual. He just has a charisma about him and I looked forward to every scene that he was in and I thought his role was pretty interesting here. 

It was also nice to see Wyatt Russell here and he provides the humour in the film and I was a bit sad that he has a pretty small role here. 

Story

The positive I can say for the story is the fact it is super intriguing. It offers very little information and it drops you in during the middle of the story and it made me think throughout and kept me on my toes. The issues are that as the film progresses it becomes a bit more nonsensical and goes towards more sci-fi tropes. I think the ending was also frustrating, I think I knew what the aim was but I just think it missed it and didn't nail the execution. 

Script

The script is a mixed bag to say the least. There are some interesting ideas here and I thought some of the emotion really paid off. But this film has very little levity to it apart from Wyatt Russell and some of the themes come across as forced. 

Style

This film is really well made and directed. It has beautiful cinematography and good action scenes mixed with a great score by the amazing John Williams. However, the film is too long and really drags. By the time you get to the end, you will be tired because of the slower paced film beforehand and I think it does hurt the overall ending. 

Overall

Overall, Disclosure Day is a good film. This film has really good acting and some decent other parts that if you are interested could be worth a watch. But this is not Spielberg at his best and won't be among his most memorable work. 

Rating - 7/10

Masters of the Universe (2026) Review 

Along many films this year, we have another reboot of an old franchise with the new Masters of the Universe film. I was a fan of this franchise as a child so I had some prior knowledge of the subject but apart from watching the pretty poor Netflix show, I haven't seen much. I found the time to go and see the film, so here is my review for Masters of the Universe. The premise of the film sees a regular man attempt to return to his magical homeland and stop the evil forces from subjugating the people. 

Main Character

Nicholas Galitzine plays Adam and he does a great job here. You really do end up rooting for him and he is just very charming in his role and feels like a natural fit. The character goes through a pretty basic story arc but it works and Galitzine is a strong lead. 

Supporting Characters

Camila Mendes plays Teela and she was a fun character here. She has really good chemistry with Galitzine and was a pretty cool character that didn't overshadow him but also provided plenty to the film. 

Idris Elba plays Duncan and I thought he was fantastic. Elba is genuinely one of the best actors at the moment and he nails this role. His character is awesome in the action scenes and actually has a story arc that I got behind and anything with Elba in is worth a watch. 

Alison Brie plays Evil-Lyn and she is so over the top but it just works. She is pretty engrossing to watch on screen and it is hard to take your eyes off her. She isn't the most important villain but she is a lot of fun to watch. 

I have been pretty critical of Jared Leto over the last few years but his performance as Skeletor is really great and he added so much life to the villain. He was intimidating and evil but also sarcastic and charming and it made this a really memorable villain.  

Story

The story works for the source material. Adam and Duncan have decent character arcs and the overall theme is one of triumph and positivity. However, it isn't exactly a riveting story. It is very predictable and if you have seen any family friendly adventure film you kind of know everything that is going to happen before it does. 

Script

The script is okay, it was one of those films that clearly took inspiration from The Marvel Cinematic Universe with its humour and sometimes it worked and made me laugh and sometimes it didn't. The same with the drama, some times it worked and sometimes it felt pretty forced and out of place. 

Style

The style also clearly takes inspiration from the MCU. There is a lot of CGI but I think it is necessary and I really like the world that they created here and it had really fun and well filmed action sequences. The film does have some issues with its pacing though, it is a bit uneven and makes the film feel a bit janky. 

Overall

Overall, Masters of the Universe is a good film and a lot of fun to watch. It has its issues but it is a good film and one that I would encourage for a watch and hopefully we will get more from this franchise in the future. 

Rating - 7/10

Dear England (2026) Review

I am a huge football fan, some would say I am obsessed with it. With the World Cup starting next week it feels appropriate that this show has made its way to the BBC. Originally, a stage play we now have a miniseries of Dear England and I watched all 4 of the episodes and here is my review for it. The premise of the show follows the story of Gareth Southgate as he becomes the new England manager, he fights his own demons to try and improve the results for the players and the nation. 

Main Character

Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate and this is an incredible performance. There were times where I literally thought it was Southgate on screen, he encapsulates this person incredibly well and it added more layers to the story of Southgate. I felt plenty of sympathy for him and Fiennes really knocks it out of the park here. 

Supporting Characters

Jodie Whittaker plays Pippa Grange and she is also really good in her role. It was actually smaller then I originally expected but she has a really important role and is a perfect foil for Southgate. Whittaker and Fiennes have excellent chemistry and work really well together. 

Daniel Ryan plays Steve Holland and I actually thought he was really good. He was assistant manager to Southgate and I actually think the show really understood the relationship between the two of them and handled it well. 

Harry Kane is probably the player that is focused on the most and he is played by Will Antenbring and I thought he probably did the best part as one of the real life players. He does a good job in the role and actually feels like Kane and does the best job. 

Overall, the players are certainly a mixed bag with some of them being well realised, with some being poorly realised and then some being completely ignored which was a bit of a shame. 

Story

The story is well handled throughout. It really shows the journey that Southgate and some of the players went on over the 8 year period that they worked together. It shows just how much was needed to repair England's reputation over that time period. But I really do think there could have been more meat to the story, a lot of things happen and aren't really given the time to develop. There could have been more time to explore certain things that would have made this really interesting. 

Script

The script is pretty good, especially when dealing with the drama. It is a pretty serious show and I thought there was some excellent writing that really made me feel things when watching it. However, the same can't be said for some of the humour, it makes these people feel like caricatures at times and not real people which is a shame. 

Style

The show is paced pretty well and I never really found myself bored. It has to get through a lot over the 4 episodes and I think it did the best job it could have done. However, I wasn't a fan of the way they showed the games, a mixture between real footage and the actors made it confusing and quite jarring, I think they should have stuck to one or the other. 

Overall

Overall, Dear England is a good show that is a must for Football fans but can also be entertaining for anyone. I don't think it is perfect and has issues but this was a good watch and with it only being 4 episodes is one that is probably worth a go. 

Rating - 7/10

Jack Ryan Season 3 (2022) Review

I am slowly but surely getting through the Jack Ryan show and after a bit of a break, I have now finished the third season of the show and here is my review for the 3rd season of Jack Ryan. The premise of the season sees Jack go on the run as he attempts to stop a shadow organisation start World War 3. 

Main Character

John Krasinski is back again as Jack Ryan and he is just really good in this role. He just fits the role and it just feels incredibly natural for him. I wouldn't say that there are loads of character development but I feel like that was done in previous seasons and it is fun to just see him now as this action hero. 

Supporting Characters

Wendell Pierce is back as James Greer and it is nice to see him be his more confident self here after his journey through the 2nd season. He is great in the role and it is nice to see him just get a bit more of his own stuff to do. 

Michael Kelly is back as Mike and he is again a fun addition to the show. He isn't given anywhere near as much to do this season but he is good and I just liked the fact that he is back for the season. 

Betty Gabriel plays Ryans new boss Elizabeth Wright and by the end of the season I did like her character. It took a bit of time for me to warm up to her but she gets more likeable as the season goes on. 

James Cosmo plays Luka and he is easily the best character in the season. He has a really interesting character arc and I just thought that the show gave him plenty of depth and really shed a different light on him. 

Story

The story is okay, I did like how the show made it clear that it isn't a simple US versus Russia story and there is more layers to it. It has plenty going on and for the most part it keeps the energy going. The issue is that it does become a bit too complicated and I thought the ending of the season was again a bit too easy and like everything is wrapped up in a bow, similar to the previous seasons of the show. 

Script

The script is okay, it does nail some drama and makes you care about some of the characters and the situation they are put in. But it does nothing to stand out, also something I noticed early was that unlike previous seasons, characters wouldn't speak their native language to each other but all spoke English. It feels lazy and like it has less care then the previous seasons on this front. 

Style

There are some great action scenes in the show and I loved the Europe location, especially Prague which is focused on really well. Though the pacing isn't particularly good, I found it dragged a little bit and got stuck focusing on too many story arcs. 

Overall

Overall, Jack Ryan Season 3 is a good show that is an improvement on the previous season. It has better action and better characters so makes it a pretty watchable experience. 

Rating - 7/10

Backrooms (2026) Review

I feel like every time I watch a Horror film, I have to state that it is my least favourite genre of films so that doesn't help when watching these films. But Backrooms has been very popular, so I took my preconceived notions and threw them away in order to watch and review the film. The premise of the film sees a furniture salesman come across a different dimension where things aren't what he expects. 

Main Character

Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Clark and he is great in the film. His character is really struggling and you just feel that coming off of Ejiofor. He gives a strong performance and he does drag up the content with his really strong performance. 

Supporting Characters

Renate Reinsve plays Mary who is Clark's Therapist and she is good in the role. The scenes with both of them together is the best part of the film. She has her own arc and though it isn't as clear or developed it has some merits to it. 

There aren't really any other characters of note in the film. We are introduced to your traditional horror movie cliché characters that offer very little. 

Story

The story does an okay job at the personal stories for Clark and Mary which are raised by the performances. There is also plenty of intrigue and the film does a good job of keeping you guessing. But it is a bit dull and you kind of have to come up with your own interpretation. I thought there was more explanation that could have been offered but maybe that is being saved for future content. 

Script

The script is okay. There is some really good dialogue between Clarke and Mary and as I said above, these are the best scenes in the film. But the film is just lacking real depth to its storytelling and real development of the characters. 

Style

The film really takes its time to build the tension and I can't deny that it had me on edge. I think a big part of that is the fact is the excellent sound design and score, it really is unique and I thought it just added to the creepy factor. However, there is a thin line between taking your time and just being boring and there is definitely time when this film is just boring and too slow. Also, the film uses some found footage style but it just didn't work for me and made it feel like a cheap gimmick which I thought had died years ago. 

Overall

Overall, Backrooms is an Above Average film. It is an okay horror film with good lead performances and great sound but it falls foul of most horror movie tropes and it didn't do enough for me to really stand out. 

Rating - 6/10

Spider-Noir (2026) Review

After Nicolas Cage played a Version of Spider-Man in Into The Spider-verse, I thought it was a one off but out of nowhere last year it was announced that Cage would again be playing a version of Spider-Man in live action for Amazon. That show has finally come out and I have watched all the episodes of Spider-Noir and here is my review of it. The premise of the show Follows an out of luck private investigator who gets new work, which leads him into some dark places and a return to his old life. 

Main Character

As I mentioned above, Nicolas Cage takes on the role of Ben Reilly here and he is fantastic and I love his performance. There is enough of the Cage feel about it but it never feels like a caricature, Ben is a deep character and Cage really sells that. He is definitely not as squeaky clean as other heroes but I love that and it made him way more interesting. 

Supporting Characters

Lamorne Morris plays Robbie Robertson and I really enjoyed his character. He has wonderful chemistry with Cage and I just really like their friendship. His own narrative is interesting enough but he is at his best when with Cage. 

Li Jun Li plays Cat Hardy and she was a good character. She has plenty of complexity to her and it is interesting to see whether we are supposed to root for her or not. 

Karen Rodriguez plays Janet Ruiz who is basically Ben Reilly's assistant but there is more to her then that and I thought she did a great job. Again she has great chemistry with Cage and some of the best scenes in the show are just Ben, Robbie and Janet talking because of the quality acting and writing. 

Brendan Gleeson plays Silvermane and he is exactly what you expect but he is clearly having a blast in the role. He was perfect for the role and I found him pretty entertaining and again is just another actor with great chemistry with Cage. 

Everyone in this show does a great job and credit to all the performers. 

Story

The story is good. I really liked Ben Reillys character development and how he is struggling about whether he should actually be The Spider. I also liked how he is connect to the villains and how they come up with a plausible reason for him and the other characters to have powers. It does feel low level in terms of stakes but I think by focusing on the characters it does enough to make it interesting. 

Script

The script is excellent. There is so much excellent dialogue here and the balance between humour and drama is on point. Cage obviously adds his unique twist to everything but I like it and I just thought the writing was really good. 

Style

Now you can watch Spider-Noir in two different ways, either in colour or in Black and White. I decided to watch it in Black and White and I thought it added so much to the show. The cinematography is excellent and by giving this option it adds a uniqueness to this show. Also the action scenes really deliver and are a lot of fun. 

Overall

Overall, Spider-Noir is an Epic show with a truly special experience offered. This is some of Nicolas Cage best ever work and I think this will go down as a truly special comic book show that has a big cult audience. This will be up there for best shows of the year and I am so happy that it delivered. 

Rating - 10/10

007 First Light (2026) Review

Over the last few days, the gaming world has been taken over by the new James Bond game 007 First Light. I don't get the chance to buy and play new games all that often but I made sure that I picked up this game and lets just say I have played a lot of it since the release. So here is my review for the game. The premise of the game sees a young James Bond recruited by MI6 to take part in a new programme as he grows to become the ultimate super spy. 

Characters

Patrick Gibson takes on the iconic role of James Bond and I thought he was fantastic here. He just feels like a young James Bond, the tropes of the character ae there, but there is also some weaknesses due to his experience and youth. It is a great coming of age story and Gibson really excels here. 

Lennie James plays John Greenway and he adds some star power here. At first it felt like a generic grumpy mentor but as the game progresses, we learn more about him and his relationship with Bond is well realised and well developed.

The iconic characters from the films are here in M, Q and Monneypenny and I liked these depictions and their relationships with Bond. In particular, I really liked Q and having that older depiction with a younger Bond just really worked for me.

The villains are fine and there are a lot of them, they aren't amazing but did enough here to keep me interested. You get your bond girls as well and they vary in interest with a character called Isola who is the most interesting and the dynamic between her and Bond is pretty cool. 

Story 

As mentioned above, this is very much an origin story for James Bond and it handles it so well. It takes its time in telling its story and that made me really care about Bond and wanting to see him succeed. It has the twists and turns expected from a Bond film and even though it is sort of safe, I really enjoyed it and it is everything I wanted from this game. 

Side Activities

This game has some side content in the Tacsim missions. These are basically challenge scenarios, where you have to unlock outfits, gadgets and weapons. These are fun and provide you with different challenges to take part in away from the story mode. 

However, there just isn't enough of them. It feels like new missions will be added as DLC, but I definitely think there could have been more, I mean there aren't currently any driving challenges which feels like a missed opportunity. 

Gameplay

The gameplay is fantastic. The mix of stealth. hand to hand combat and gunplay is so satisfying and there are so many things to learn for this game. This game is hard and I died a lot, so you need to combine all of these things in order to thrive in First Light. 

Style

This game looks beautiful. All the game models look fantastic and the environments are totally breath-taking and make this game feel so huge. Travelling the globe as Bond was the right call and using the environment as weapons made it even better. 

Overall

Overall, 007 First Light is a fantastic game that really shows that single player story based games can really deliver and still have a huge place in gaming. I loved my time in First Light and I can't wait to play it again and find different ways to complete the missions. 

Rating - 9/10