Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Review

After the fantastic Cobra Kai, The Karate Kid Franchise has a new lease on life and we get a new film to add to the lineage in Karate Kid: Legends. I managed to find the time to watch the film and here is my review for Karate Kid: Legends. The premise of the film sees a young martial artist move to New York, he needs mentorship by two Sensei's to aid him succeed. 

Main Character

Newcomer Ben Wang plays Li Fong and he is an okay main character. He is pretty charming and a likeable enough character that you do want to root for him. But we just don't spend enough quality time with his character to really get enough development. It isn't like the characters from Cobra Kai where we get loads of time with them and Li needed more care put into his character. 

Supporting Characters

Jackie Chan reprises his role as Mr. Han from The Karate Kid Reboot and he is fun to watch here and you can tell that he is having a great time in this film. I wish we got more of him here and more character development but it doesn't take away my joy of seeing Jackie Chan in action. 

Joshua Jackson plays Victor Lipani and he is fun here and actually out of all of the adults I liked his dynamic with Li more then the others. Jackson is really likeable and you want to see him succeed, but the film just forgets about him about half way through which is a shame. 

I love Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in the original films and Cobra Kai but he phones in his performance here and he really doesn't need to be here. He is nothing but a glorified cameo and it just feels like he is here so they can justify calling it a Karate Kid film. 

The rest of the cast is just forgotten about and not given time to shine. Ming-Na Wen plays Li's mother and she is just unlikeable and given no time to develop. Both Li's enemy and love interest are generic and they just couldn't be bothered to really right them. 

Story

The story has some interesting ideas in it and I liked how Li trains Victor for his fight, also some of the interactions between Chan & Macchio are fun. But this films plot is all over the place, the first act feels like a film that doesn't need The Karate Kid licence, then a rushed training montage leading to an incredibly rushed tournament that doesn't really have any stakes. The story is incredibly predictable and if the rest of the film was good then that would be fine but it just encapsulates the problems that are going on here. 

Script

The script has some chuckle worthy moments and some okay drama/emotional moments. But overall, it just falls really flat. It feels like the screenwriters wrote way too many subplots and had no idea how to put them together and that led to this messy script.

Style

There are some decent action scenes and in terms of action I thought the final fight did a pretty decent job of upping the intensity. But the film doesn't have enough fights here and the pacing is a disaster. This film has way too much going on in it and it barely has a 90 minute runtime meaning everything is just rushed and half baked. 

Overall

Overall, Karate Kid: Legends is the definition of average. It exists and will be forgotten incredibly quickly, it feels like an elongated episode of Cobra Kai that wasn't written or directed to the same level. It has some moments but you will have seen them all before so it is probably not worth the time. 

Rating - 5/10

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (2025) Review

After 30 years, it seems like all the previous Mission Impossible films have been building to this film, The Final Reckoning. I have enjoyed this franchise overall and was excited to see this film, well yesterday I got that chance and here is my review for Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. The premise of the film sees Ethan Hunt and his team attempt to stop The Entity from destroying the world once and for all. 

Main Character

Tom Cruise is once again back as Ethan Hunt and he is fantastic. His dedication to this role is off of the charts and I just love his portrayal of the character. This film does a great job of showcasing the legacy of the character and Cruise really delivers here. 

Supporting Characters

Alongside Cruise, the only person to be in all of the Mission Impossible films is Ving Rhames who plays Luther Stickell and he is great in this film. The bond between him and Hunt is a real core of this film and I love the chemistry that the two of them have. 

Unfortunately, the rest of the cast doesn't actually have much to do here. Hayley Atwell is back as Grace, Simon Pegg as Benji & Pom Klementieff as Paris but none of them get a chance to shine. The actors really try their best but the material they are given is weak and none of them really get any character development. 

Esai Morales is back as the villain Gabriel and I feel very similar about him. I really like Morales and his performance is good enough but his character is a small part of this film and it just feels like he isn't given enough to interest the audience. 

All the characters in the US Military Team are dull. Angela Bassett as The President and Nick Offerman as a general isn't enough to make their plight interesting or something that needed to be here. 

Story

The story has some good themes to it and I liked the overall feeling of it, especially with a pretty satisfying ending that really fits the narrative of both this film and the franchise. But this film really loses its way with the actual plot. The entity is more dull then the previous film and Gabriel's motivations are half baked at best. The team gets split up and it feels like the focus is really on Ethan Hunt and taken away from other members of the team which is a shame. 

Script

The script is also a real mixed bag. There are some real heart-warming moments that make you really care about the situation that the characters are put in. I also liked how this film is linked to previous ones even if it does get a bit hand fisted at times. But the dialogue mostly feels really robotic and unrealistic that it just makes characters feel bland and not human, also as mentioned the villains whole plot is pointless and doesn't add anything. 

Style

Continuing in Mission Impossible fashion, this film has some fantastic action sequences. The last one in particular is amazing and one of the greatest set pieces I have ever seen on film and this film deserves huge credit for that. But this film has pretty terrible pacing, its nearly 3 hours long and I swear they could have cut almost an hour of stuff here. The first hour basically feels like a recap of previous films and it beats you over the head with exposition which means it takes way too long to really get going. 

Overall

Overall, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning is an Above Average film that has amazing action scenes but is way too long and lacks interesting characters. If this is the final film in the franchise then it is disappointing that this film is just okay instead of fantastic. 

Rating - 6/10

Andor Season 2 (2025) Review

When Andor Season 1 was released, it was heavily praised for really grounding Star Wars and making it a real character study on these super interesting characters and the world that they are living in. A few years later we now have the 2nd and final season, with an accelerated release schedule it is now finished and here is my review for it. The premise of the season sees Cassian still working for Luthen while The Empire try and crush any resemblance of Rebellion while building The Death Star.

Main Character 

Diego Luna reprises his role as Cassian Andor and he continues to be fantastic. This season does a fantastic job in showing the lengths that Cassian will go to in order to protect the people he cares about and The Rebellion. It takes a bit of time to make him the centre piece of the show but when it does Luna nails it and gives us a fantastic protagonist. 

Supporting Characters

Denise Gough plays Dedra Meero and she is is great in her role. We see her inside The ISB and how her job is really affecting her life. As she gains more power she struggles with how to control all of these situations. Gough really delivers in creating a fascinating Imperial character. 

Stellan Skarsgard is back as Luthen Rael and this is still one of the most interesting characters in all of Star Wars. He is super illusive and despite being a good guy you see the ruthlessness that he is willing to commit in order to take down The Empire. In a long career, I think this might go down as Skarsgard's greatest ever role. 

Genevieve O'Reilly is back as Mon Mothma and she is also really good in her role. The political aspects of previous Star Wars projects has held it back but Andor manages to really deliver on it. O'Reilly is super crucial to this show and I love how we see her character progress over the season. 

All of the cast are amazing, Kyle Soller as Syril, Adria Arjona as Bix & Elizabeth Dulau as Kleya are real standouts and have so many memorable moments and I can't speak high enough of this fantastically assembled cast. 

Story

The show does a brilliant job of showing the real birth of The Rebellion and the true sacrifices that these characters went through in order for the success of the original trilogy. The show handles the character arcs really well and has an incredibly satisfying ending. However, I did have an issue with the structure of the storytelling. Each 3 episodes covers a year in the timeline which means certain story arcs are dropped and not really finalised in order to progress to the overall plot which was a slight shame for me. 

Script

The script is fantastic. This is probably the best writing in any Star Wars property and I love how dark and realistic this show is despite its sci-fi backdrop. It has many interesting and complex themes and it delivers on all them and really sets some high standards. 

Style

The show looks fantastic and the action scenes are incredibly well filmed and it really feels like a true pre-cursor to Rogue One. But the episodes are paced very well and understands that there is more then crazy action scenes and amazingly filmed scenes with no action. 

Overall

Overall, Andor Season 2 is a fantastic show that is so close to perfection. It really is the standard bearer of Star Wars projects currently and I really love the way it was made. In particular episodes 8,9 & 12 are some of the best Star Wars ever and if you are on the fence please watch Andor as I am sure it will not disappoint. 

Rating - 9/10

Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld (2025) Review

I wasn't around on May 4th so this review is definitely late and I wonder whether anyone is still even talking about Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. I watched all 6 episodes today and here is my review for the show. The premise of the show sees Asajj Ventress trying to protect a young Jedi from the Empire, while we see the origins of Cad Bane. 

Main Character

Asajj Ventress is once again voiced by Nika Futterman and she could play this role in her sleep. Ventress is a cool character and it is good seeing her on screen. Honestly, I am not a huge fan of the way her character is treated but that isn't the problem with the performance. 

Corey Burton is back as Cad Bane and I just love this character. I mean, I am not sure if we needed an origin story for his character but I thought they did well enough with the material and Bane is still a really cool character. 

Supporting Characters

Niro is an old friend of Bane and he was easily the most interesting character other then the two protagonists. We see how his relationship sours with Bane and how that sets them both on the path that the show intended and I did like it. 

Lyco is a young Jedi that teams up with Ventress and I found him really annoying. I didn't care about his relationship with Ventress and it felt really underdeveloped which made it a forgettable character and storyline. 

The rest of the characters are forgettable and offer very little. Including a really stupid Inquisitor appearance that feels way overused in 2025. 

Story

Similar to Tales of the Jedi & Tales of the Empire this story is split into two halves and it is a mixed bag. I liked the Cad Bane story, the rivalry between Bane and Niro is well handled and I just thought it was pretty well done. But I really didn't care about The Ventress story, nothing really happens and it just feels like a waste of time. I don't like Ventress in this more good guy role and I just kind of wish we got 6 episodes about Cad Bane. 

Script

The script and writing isn't that great and honestly I think this is some pretty weak writing. There wasn't any real dramatic scenes that truly worked and the humour is poor or not even here. I never grew to care about anyone and the writing is a big part of that. 

Style

The show looks great, it continues the style from the other newer Star Wars animated shows and I do still enjoyed it with some decent action scenes. But the pacing of the show is terrible, I swear these episodes are getting shorter and shorter and with only 3 episodes per character it feels like everything is underdeveloped and not given a definitive ending. 

Overall

Overall, Star Wars: Tales of The Underworld is a below average show that is a big let down. I think we are starting to get to the point that these animated shows are just being released for contents sake and this is a big example of it. If you are a Star Wars fan then you have already watched it, if you aren't then don't bother. 

Rating - 4/10

Call of Duty: WW2 (2017) Review

After a really long replay of GTA V, I decided to review one of the Call of Duty games that I own but haven't played in a while in WW2. I completed the campaign and enough of the side content to review the game so here it is. The premise of the game sees a new soldier take part in WW2 and attempt to stop The Nazi Occupation. 

Characters

We play as Ronald "Red" Daniels played by by Brett Zimmerman and honestly I found Daniels incredibly boring and dull as a protagonist. He is just a really generic character and his arc is just as generic. There really isn't a real reason to care about him no matter how hard the game tries. 

Josh Duhamel plays Pierson and he is probably the best character in the game but that isn't saying much. He is the angry boss that has it out for the new members of the platoon, they do give him a story arc and Duhamel really tries but this game doesn't care enough and it ends up falling flat. 

The rest of the crew are also boring and have little personality. Turner is the by the numbers leader, Stiles is the nerd, Aiello is the old style soldier and Zussman is the cocky friend that we are meant to bond with. I never cared about any of these guys even though the game really wants us to. 

The game also struggles with the fact that we don't have a named antagonist. There is no villain so it just feels like there are less stakes in the final mission. 

Story

The story is pretty by the numbers. The positive that I will give is that it does delve into the horrors of WW2 and some excellently made cutscenes rose this story above its material. But this story is incredibly dull, as I mentioned above the characters are boring and I didn't care about them. The story is all over the place and just feels like excuses for our characters to go fight Nazis and has a pretty lacklustre ending. 

Side Content

Obviously, this is a Call of Duty game so the focus is on multiplayer and it is very average. It is fun to play for a little bit and I think the variety of weapons is better then the campaign. But the maps are all pretty small and it just feels like there is more of a focus on microtransactions then there is on the gameplay. 

Also, Nazi Zombies is back but as I have explained in some of my other COD reviews I have never been a big fan of this content so I didn't give this too much time and once again I wasn't a huge fan of what I did play. 

Gameplay

The gameplay is okay. It is sometimes satisfying to gun down these Nazi soldiers especially when you are getting headshots. Also the campaign has some unique missions that did provide a nice change of pace. But the gameplay just feels really slow and dull with its return to WW2 showing less of a variety here.

Style

The game looks really great and the cutscenes still hold up almost 10 years later. The transition from gameplay to cutscenes really is seamless and I don't think many games were doing this back then. The sound design is great and the battles do feel pretty epic in design. 

Overall

Overall, Call of Duty WW2 is an Average Game that does nothing to improve the structure of the franchise. It plays it incredibly safe and just feels like another yearly addition of a game without much thought. Give this one a miss when playing Call of Duty Games as it feels like a real cash grab. 

Rating - 5/10

Thunderbolts* (2025) Review

With The MCU now into its 17th year we are getting new projects and new ideas and the newest of those is Thunderbolts* I saw the film today and here is my review. The premise of the film sees a group of dangerous operatives brought together in order to survive and potentially make themselves better. 

Main Character

Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova has become a much loved character in supporting roles but here she is given the real spotlight and is easily the main character here. She is given lots of the character development and the themes of the film really go through her. Pugh is fantastic and really deserved this opportunity and Yelena is a great lead character. 

Supporting Characters

Sebastian Stan as Bucky is the most experienced MCU actor here and he does a good job. It takes a while for him to actually get involved with the group but he becomes the driving force for the group and it was cool seeing Bucky in this leadership role. 

David Harbour is back as Red Guardian and he was a true joy here. He is clearly the comic relief character but he really embraces it and has so much fun. The relationship between Yelena and him is at the forefront of the film and Harbour adds plenty to that. 

Wyatt Russell reprises his role as John Walker and he was a fun addition here. He has great chemistry with the rest of the cast and I just enjoy him in this role. They kind of try to make you care about him but it doesn't really work and he is mostly just an entertaining loudmouth. 

Lewis Pullman plays Bob and he is also great. The trailers pretty much spoiled his role in the film but the film does a mostly good job in making you care about him and the struggles that he goes through and Pullman does his best with the material. 

Hannah John-Kamen plays Ghost again after her somewhat forgettable appearance in Ant-Man and The Wasp and although she does a good job, Ghost really gets put into the background as the film progresses and once again she just isn't given enough to do. 

Story

The story does a good job of bringing these dangerous and unlikeable people together and getting them to work together to bring the best out of each other. It really handles Yelena's character well and the theme of redemption being important for these characters. However, this film makes some weak creative decisions and the scenes between Val and Mel felt pointless and really drove down the overall feel of the film. Its ending also feels a bit rushed and I felt like there was more that they could have done with it. 

Script

The script is good. I laughed quite a bit throughout the film which means it is a return to form for MCU writers. I also believed in the emotional scenes and the development that the characters are going through. For a big superhero film it does an effective job at a character study and the emotional side of these people. 

Style

The film looks great, there are some great action scenes and they take advantage of having all these dangerous people who have different abilities to best effect. The film is also paced well and it kind of flew by but in a good way as I was never bored. 

Overall

Overall, Thunderbolts* is a real return to form for The Marvel Cinematic Universe. I really enjoyed this collection of characters and I think some of the more mature tones really worked and I would definitely recommend a watch. 

Rating - 9/10

The Accountant 2 (2025) Review

It took 9 years but we finally have a sequel to The Accountant. I went and watched the film today and here is my review. The premise of the film sees The Accountant team up with his brother Braxton in an attempt to uncover a conspiracy that might have a personal connection. 

Main Character

Ben Affleck reprises his role as The Accountant and he is once again great in the role. He is probably a bit less interesting as we learnt the majority about his character in the first film but he added some extra humour and humanity to the role and he was also great in the action scenes. If this franchise continues then it could end up being his John Wick. 

Supporting Characters

Jon Bernthal plays Braxton and he is given much more to do here and is great. The chemistry between him and Affleck is the best part and Bernthal really oozes charisma. There is an argument he is getting slightly type cast as The Punisher but he is just so entertaining that I didn't care. 

Cynthia Addai-Robinson is back as Marybeth Medina and she is better in this film. She gives a solid performance and it is much better seeing her actually with Affleck & Bernthal and part of the case that is going on. 

The cast definitely doesn't have the star power of the first one and it does suffer in terms of its villains. They are incredibly forgettable and a really weak part of the film. There is a female character that flutters in and out of the film who could have been really cool but I do think they fumble her. 

Story

The best part of the story is the relationship between Affleck & Bernthal and how their different personalities cause conflict but they do really care about each other and want to support each other. The clash of beliefs with Medina also works pretty well and is better then the previous film. But the actual plot is pretty dull and the motivations for our main characters feels lacklustre and it doesn't really have the interesting parts that the first film had. 

Script

The script is good. As I mentioned before this film has more comedy and though it wasn't hilarious it did enough to made me laugh a few times. It also had some decent drama between our main protagonists. But as mentioned the story wasn't that interesting and this film suffers with the exposition dump problems that the first film had. 

Style

The film really embraces its place as an action film and has way more action scenes in it then the previous film and all the action is really well filmed. It is just really enjoyable to watch and because of this choice the film just flows much better. 

Overall

Overall, The Accountant 2 is a good film with lots of action and enjoyable lead performances. It still has issues that it had in the first film that if there is a third film I hope it really improves in these areas. 

Rating - 7/10

The Accountant (2016) Review

I am going to see The Accountant 2 tomorrow but it has been a long time since I have seen the first film so I decided to re-watch it and here is my review for The Accountant. The premise of the film sees a unique accountant hired by a company to go through their books which leads to some violent consequences. 

Main Character

Ben Affleck plays The Accountant and I thought he was great in the film. His character has plenty of quirks about him and he seems to encapsulate the role really well. He is fantastic in the action scenes and though I didn't feel loads of sympathy for him I enjoyed watching his journey and performance in the film. 

Supporting Characters 

Anna Kendrick plays Dana and I really liked her performance. She is pretty high energy and the chemistry between her and Affleck is great and they really bounce off of each other well which aids both of their characters. 

JK Simmons plays Ray King and he was fantastic in this film. He really cares about his performance and he really rises this quite generic character and makes him one of the best parts of the film and that is due to the quality of the acting. 

Cynthia Addai-Robinson plays Medina and she is good in the film. I don't really care about her part in the plot but I think Robinson adds to the scenes that she is in and does a decent enough job. 

Jon Bernthal, Jeffery Tambor & John Lithgow are all in this film in smaller roles but they are all entertaining to watch. Especially Bernthal who has been doing some great work over the years. 

Story

The story of The Accountant is fascinating, as we see and find out more about him he becomes way more interesting and I really enjoyed this aspect of the film. I also really liked the dynamic between Affleck & Kendrick and I think it was a great part of the film. However, this films complete plot of the bad guys is super generic and was clearly the afterthought. Also, the investigation by Simmons & Robinson really goes nowhere and I do think if that part of the film was cut then it would be no different. 

Script

The script actually has some pretty good dialogue, even some little chuckle worthy moments that I wasn't expecting. But this film really suffers with an exposition problem and the way that it is presented is really weak and affects how the film flows. 

Style

The film has some great action to it. It rivals top action films like John Wick and seeing Affleck take down bad guys is really satisfying. However. the film has some real pacing issues and makes it feeling longer then it is. 

Overall

Overall, The Accountant is a good film that has some great performances and action scenes. It does have some issues but is a fun watch and I hope the sequel is at least as good if not better. 

Rating - 7/10

First Impressions - Andor Season 2

After 3 years, we finally have our first few episodes of Andor season 2. The First season was fantastic and really felt unique for a Star Wars show and I have high hopes for this, so here are my first impressions of Andor Season 2, spoilers lie ahead.

The Show is Highlighting The Fractured Rebellion

In other Star Wars projects it is basically made out that The Rebel Alliance was always together and worked like a well oiled machine. But, Andor does a fantastic job in showing that it wasn't the case and that there were real problems. Over the first three episodes we see Cassians issues with the Rebel Group, the group of Ferrix Survivors hiding from The Empire and Luthen and Mon Mothma arguing what is the right way forward and that has been handled really well. 

Director Krennic is back and in charge

It was reported that Ben Mendelson would be reprising his role as Krennic from Rogue One and we see him here basically starting the real build of The Death Star. He suggests manipulating poorer planets in order to fund their project and he seems to be currently getting his way. 

Mon Mothma is struggling  

In Season one we see Mon agree to help The Rebellion but she wanted to be more conservative and careful with her response. However, over these three episodes as we see her daughter forced to marry a gangsters son and her close friend threatening basically expose her. We see her really struggling and her mad dancing at the end of the episode just encapsulates this. 

Syril & Dedra are struggling with their places in The Empire

After season one, we see that Syril & Dedra are now living together and for different reasons are struggling with their roles. Syril has a job that he feels worthy of but his personal life is clearly unfulfilling. Whereas Dedra is not doing too bad in her personal life but with Krennic giving her new orders she seems to be feeling like she is not be treated appropriately by The Empire. 

We see one of the darkest scenes ever in Star Wars

When The Empire come to arrest The Ferrix survivors, we see one of the officers attempt to do terrible things to Bix. She was already mentally struggling after the events of The Season 1 Finale but it gets enhanced here. They even use the word Rape, which felt a bit weird with it being a Star Wars Show but it made things feel more real and I think it was handled carefully and respectfully. 

The Mon Mothma Storyline is taking too long

Though I was intrigued by the events on Chandrila and liked aspects of it, I don't think it needed to take place over all of the three episodes. It could have been done in half the time and I think it would have achieved the same thing. Hopefully, this storyline gets moving a bit quicker, especially as Luthen is involved and I want so see him do more. 

Cassian Andor needs to do more

For a show called Andor, I actually thought Cassian did very little over these three episodes and it doesn't really feel like his story arc has got going here. I am really hoping with the ending of episode 3 seeing him reunite with The Ferrix crew it will put him more front and centre. 

Overall

Overall, I enjoyed the first three episodes of Andor. The writing, action and characters are still top notch but it just feels like a lot of build up and not that much actually really happens across these episodes. I am sure that the show will pick up even more and really deliver a memorable show. 

Predictions - Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 

After many years, we finally got the sequel series to the original Netflix Daredevil series in Daredevil: Born Again and it was fantastic. There was plenty to talk about after the series and it is going to be interesting to see how the season finale sets up not only the next season but the wider MCU. Here are my predictions for the second season, obviously there will be spoilers from the first season here. 

Daredevil will get a new costume

This has been leaked online that Matt Murdoch will be receiving a new costume for the next season. It is going to be a black and red number which is pretty much ripped off of the pages of the comic book. I am curious as to how and why this happens but it will be cool to see. 

The Anti-Vigilante Task Force will get more violent

We see the start of the Anti-Vigilante Task Force as they start tracking down the vigilantes but after the season finale, I think they are just going to get more violent and potentially take down some more lower level vigilantes. 

Cherry Will Die

Cherry played by Clark Johnson was a fun addition to the show and we see he is part of Matt's Vigilante team at the end of the show. However, set photos from the second season has shown that Cherry is caught by The Anti-Vigilante Task Force and I reckon he will one of those lower level vigilantes who is killed in the second season. 

Matt is creating his vigilante team

At the end of the season, we see Matt creating an army of people to help him take down Wilson Fisk and his plans. Now, there is going to be lots of speculation as to who is going to be in this group and I am really hoping this sees the return of The Defenders members Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Jessica Jones and seeing what they have been up to. I think it is a pretty safe bet to guess that Punisher and Echo will join up with Matt. 

Will Spider-Man Appear?

The end of the season shows New York City put under Martial Law and the question is where is Spider-Man who is New York's biggest hero. We have some references here but nothing concrete. Due to contract issues I don't believe Spider-Man will appear in this show but I think it is likely that Daredevil might appear in the next Spider-Man film as this is way too big an event for Spider-Man to just ignore. 

Bullseye is back and might be forced to work with Daredevil

Again, those pesky leaked photos saw the return of Wilson Bethel in costume as Bullseye alongside Daredevil. I do believe that there is a good chance that Bullseye and Daredevil will reluctantly team up in order to get take down The Ant-Vigilante Task Force but surely this will only be temporary as they are sworn enemies. 

Heather will embrace a vigilante persona

Throughout the series we have seen Heather become more imbalanced and mistrusting of Vigilantes. She joins Fisks cabinet but I do believe that this is just a part of the road for her to become a big bad. After she killed Muse it seemed like her path was set and I think by the end of the season she will become an enemy of both Kingpin and Daredevil. 

Foggy will stay dead

At the beginning of the season we see Bullseye kill Foggy and as the show progresses we find out exactly why. There has been plenty of theories to how Foggy is alive but I just don't think he will be. I think it would take away from the emotion and drama of the moment and I hope they have the guts to keep him dead. 

Overall

Overall, Daredevil: Born Again was a fantastic first season that sets up some really exciting things and hopefully Marvel Studios manages to keep this momentum going and deliver an even better second season. 

Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 (2025) Review

Ever since Daredevil was cancelled at Netflix, I think everybody has been hoping for a revival of the show. We have seen Daredevil appear in other MCU Projects but now it is his time to once again get his own show and I have watched all of the first season of Daredevil: Born Again and here is my review for it. The premise of the show sees after a life changing event, Matt Murdoch stops being Daredevil, until arch enemy Wilson Fisk becomes the new mayor of New York. 

Main Character

Charlie Cox reprises his role as Matt Murdoch/Daredevil and he is literally perfect in the role, I literally can't imagine anybody playing this role. He adds so much depth to the role, whether he is in lawyer mode in the day or violent vigilante at night it just works and Cox deserves all the credit for playing one of the best superhero characters there is. 

Supporting Characters

Vincent D'Onofrio reprises his role as Wilson Fisk and he has been one of my favourite Marvel characters for the last few years and he continues his stellar work here. There are added layers here and D'Onofrio clearly loves playing Kingpin and I also can't see anybody else playing this role. 

Margarita Levieva plays Heather Glenn and I thought she was a great addition to the cast as Matt's new girlfriend. She really links to the world well and I actually really liked her story arc as she goes through the events of the season. 

Ayelet Zurera is also back as Vanessa Fisk and this is easily the most spotlight she has ever received and I love her character arc and dynamic with Wilson. She is more confident and involved with the bad guy stuff and it is really nailed this series. 

Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Wilson Bethel as Bullseye and Jon Bernthal as Punisher all makes their returns here and though their roles aren't huge they are super impactful and I don't think the show would have been as good if they weren't in it. 

Story

It was well documented that this shows narrative went through huge changes to make it closer to the original show and that was clearly the right decision. The story is fantastic really showing the development of both Matt & Wilson and I just love how it is a continuation but also feels fresh and new. It does enough to keep me invested throughout the show and that is because the story is really engaging. 

Script

The show is fantastically well written, the balance of darkness and emotion with the slight humour really added to the grittiness and slight realism that they wanted to include here. It feels like a flashback to the best written MCU Products. 

Style

The style of the show really doesn't hold back. It has the mature feeling that the original show had and it somewhat rises even above that. The show is really well paced too with each episode being interesting. However, I will say that the overuse of CGI did hurt some of the action scenes and I don't think that element was as strong as the previous show. 

Overall

Overall, Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 is a fantastic show and it really delivers. It lives up to the hype and is basically season 4 of the Netflix show. Everyone should watch this show and give it the attention that it deserves. 

Rating - 9/10

 Avengers Doomsday Cast Revealed

It was a big day when Marvel Studios started a Live stream on social media with directors chairs that had the names of actors in The MCU. It becomes really clear that this is the cast of the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. This stream went on for almost 6 hours and certainly took its time but announced a huge cast. So I am going to go through every actor and character that was revealed here and what might be there role in the film. 

Chris Hemsworth - Thor

The first announcement was for the only original Avenger confirmed to reprise his role as Hemsworth is back once again as Thor. After a weak solo film, I hope he can regain his mojo in this film and I do question whether events from Love and Thunder even matter and whether his new daughter will make an appearance. 

Vanessa Kirby - Sue Storm

We are yet to see Fantastic Four but the trailer looked great and I am sure that Kirby will be great as Sue Storm. With The Fantastic Four's links to Doctor Doom it was really essential that we got the group here. 

Anthony Mackie - Captain America

Even though Captain America: Brave New World wasn't a huge success I like Mackie as Captain America and it is great that he is back. The end of that film teased that he would be the new leader of The Avengers and I assume he will be the one who brings these characters back together. 

Sebastian Stan - Bucky Barnes

We know that Stan will be appearing as Bucky Barnes in Thunderbolts* and that he will get through that movie to appear here. I'm expecting him to be the leader of this version of The Thunderbolts and will probably be aligned with The Avengers. 

Letitia Wright - Black Panther

Wright took over the role of Black Panther in Wakanda Forever and I liked her in the role. It makes sense that she would be in this film and I am expecting her to play a pretty large role here as one of the leader of The Avengers. 

Paul Rudd - Ant-Man

After the restructuring of The MCU after Jonathan Majors issues it will be interesting to see how Rudd is used considering he was really tied into that story. I am actually worried that he might be a character who is sacrificed to put Doom over as a huge villain which would be a shame for Ant-Man. 

Wyatt Russell - John Walker

Another character who is now confirmed to be reprising his role after the events of Thunderbolts* I enjoy the character but I am not expecting this to be a huge role for him as he works alongside the other Thunderbolts. 

Tenoch Huerta Mejia - Namor

This is the most interesting one so far as we see the return of the villain of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. At the end of the film we saw Namor and Black Panther make an uneasy alliance so I assume Wakanda will seek his help to battle the enemy setting up Namor as a true Anti-Hero. 

Ebon-Moss Bachrach - Ben Grimm

The second member of The Fantastic Four confirmed is Ben Grimm aka The Thing. We don't know too much about the character but I am excited to seeing more of his character after his debut later this year. 

Simu Liu - Shang-Chi

It feels like an age since we have seen Shang-Chi but I am super excited to see him in this film. It seems he has a connection to whatever is going on with Doom and I hope Liu is given a big role here to really shine and expand the character. 

Florence Pugh - Yelena Belova

The next character reprising her role from Thunderbolts* is Yelena and I can actually see her given a bigger role here as the character has become super popular and Pugh is great in the role. 

Kelsey Grammar - Hank McCoy

The biggest surprise so far is Kelsey Grammar reprising his role as Beast from The X-Men Films. We did see him briefly in a post credit scene of The Marvels but this is super exciting and looks like we will be getting more time with the original X-Men. 

Lewis Pullman - BOB

The latest Thunderbolts* character is BOB or The Sentry, he seems to be the villain of that film but this casting is pretty interesting. Will he join the team at the end of the film or will he be a villain recruited by Doom to take down some of the good guys?

Danny Ramirez - Joaquin Torres

Probably the character reveal who will have the shortest screen time is Joaquin Torres/The Falcon who I reckon will be a small cameo. We saw he was injured at the end of Captain America: Brave New World so I will reckon he will just have a scene with Sam Wilson here. 

Joseph Quinn - Johnny Storm

Our third member of The Fantastic Four is here and it is The Human Torch. Again it is hard to say as we haven't seen much of him yet but I am again excited to see him here. 

David Harbour - Red Guardian

Our latest member of The Thunderbolts. Red Guardian is an entertaining character for sure but I don't see him having a huge role here just working alongside the other Thunderbolts. 

Winston Duke - M'Baku 

After being made of The King of Wakanda, M'Baku is back but I don't think it will be a huge role and will just be part of whatever happens in Wakanda in the film. 

Hannah John-Kamen - Ghost

Our last confirmed member of Thunderbolts (Which Means Taskmaster is definitely going to die in that film) Ghost is another character that I am not expecting to not have a large role and will just be around the other Thunderbolts. 

Tom Hiddleston - Loki

One of the more exciting additions to the cast is Hiddleston as Loki. We saw at the end of Loki Season 2 that Loki is basically the guardian of The Multiverse so it makes sense that he will appear here. It is interesting that a rumour came out that the characters want to find Loki to aid them here. I am just hoping for one more scene of Loki & Thor together. 

Patrick Stewart - Professor Xavier

Another huge announcement is that Professor Xavier is back and judging by other casting I am assuming that this is the same version that we saw in the original X-Men films which is exciting. I really hope this is more then a cameo and they really give Xavier and the other X-Men characters a fitting last hurrah. 

Ian McKellen - Magneto

Even more surprising is that Stewart's partner in crime Ian McKellen is reprising his role as Magneto. I love this decision and I am super excited to see him back as this iconic character and again I am really hopeful that this is more then a cameo. 

Alan Cumming - Nightcrawler

For me this is probably the biggest surprise on this list is that Alan Cumming who is known as the host of Traitors USA is reprising his role as Kurt Wagner AKA Nightcrawler which he last performed in X2 23 years ago. I really like this character and again I hope he is given a time to shine here. 

Rebecca Romijn - Mystique

This film is clearly going to give The X-Men some time here as we are also getting the original Mystique actress Rebecca Romijn. Personally, she is my favourite depiction of the character and I hope to see her get some iconic moments like she did in the older films. 

James Marsden - Cyclops

Once again another member of the original X-Men cast has been revealed with Marsden reprising his role in the original films. While he wasn't my favourite character back then, I am glad he is back and gets time to shine. 

Channing Tatum - Gambit

After a really entertaining performance in Deadpool V Wolverine we have Gambit back for this film. Tatum was great and I assuming he will be aligned with The X-Men here and we will finally get a chance to see him interact with them on the big screen. 

Pedro Pascal - Reed Richards

Our final member of The Fantastic Four is here with Mr Fantastic AKA Reed Richards played by the wonderful Pedro Pascal. I am interested to see how his relationship with Doom is handled but we will see. 

Robert Downey Jnr - Victor Von Doom

The last announcement is one we already had confirmed and that is that Robert Downey Jnr will be playing Doctor Doom. I am sure everybody has said what they think of this by now so I am just going to say I hope he really nails it. 

Who is missing?

There are some pretty big names that are missing here, probably the biggest being Tom Holland as Spider-Man, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange and Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. With this film being the first of a two parter it is likely they will be more crucial in Avengers: Secret Wars. Also, I still believe that Marvel has some surprises and there is a larger cast then the one that was revealed today. 

Overall

Overall, it was a long wait to get this information but it is certainly exciting, especially with the production of the film starting. By the casting some theories have already popped up with Avengers vs X-Men which would be exciting. Now we just wait for more news or the long wait for a trailer that will surely break the internet. 

Adolescence (2025) Review

It seems like Adolescence is the biggest thing in The UK right now and it took me longer then I would have liked but I have watched the 4 episodes of the show and here is my review. The premise of the show sees a 13 year old boy accused of murdering a girl, we see how this news affects everybody involved. 

Main Character

I feel like Stephen Graham is basically the hardest working actor around, you see him in so many things but this will be up there with his best work yet as he is incredible. You really feel a vulnerability towards him as he plays the father of the accused boy. Graham absolutely nails it and delivers a powerhouse performance that should be commended for sure. 

Supporting Characters

This show introduces Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller, the boy who is accused of murder and this kid is fantastic. This is his first ever acting gig and if he wants to keep acting then he has huge potential to be a big star. You really feel the anger from him but a mix of youth that you want to care about and see him innocent. Cooper really delivers alongside these great actors and it sets him up well for the future. 

Ashley Walters plays the detective of the case and he is also really good. You can see the stress that he goes through. It was interesting seeing this experience from the polices point of view and Walters does a great job in his role. 

Erin Doherty is only in one episode but it is probably the best episode and she is fantastic as a psychiatrist. Her dynamic with Cooper is brilliant and it had me invested in the entire episode and she was a great addition. 

The rest of the cast are also fantastic, everybody understood how important it was to nail these roles and add depth to their characters and I credit everybody involved with the show. 

Story

The story is good, it really does an excellent job of showing how one major incident can affect so many people no matter their age or gender. It is a really moving piece of television and it looks at themes that are pretty tough and we just don't see this much. My only criticism, is the lack of finality and completion, it does this on purpose and I guess I just wanted to know slightly more about this whole situation but that is a minor criticism. 

Script 

The film is incredibly well written, it just feels real and that these people are just regular people that are going through a terrible thing and they are acting like regular people would. It doesn't feel over the top or Hollywood and that was absolutely necessary for this show. 

Style

One of the major things that people have been talking about is that this is a one shot show and that there are no camera cuts during the episodes and this makes everything feel alive and that we are in these closed locations that shows people go about their days. I think it did add something to this show and wasn't just here as a novelty. Its a slower paced show but the content here is so good that you won't mind. 

Overall

Overall, Adolescence is a fantastic show that seems like it is going to be really important in the short term. It can be a tough watch and I am not sure whether I will ever watch it again but I can't deny that it is a must see and I would highly recommend this show. 

Rating - 9/10

Black Bag (2025) Review

Recently, I saw the trailer for Black Bag and decided that I had to watch it. It has an all star cast and looked like a cool spy thriller so I went to the cinema today and watched the film and here is my review. The premise of the film sees a secret agent come under suspicion of betrayal, her husband who is also a secret agent must decide what is more important - his marriage or the world. 

Main Character

Michael Fassbender plays George and Cate Blanchett plays Kathryn and I think they were great together in the film. Fassbender in particular gets plenty of time to develop his character and I really like how they made him interesting. Their relationship is interesting and they have this really great subtle chemistry together that makes them great together on screen. 

Supporting Characters

As mentioned this film has a great cast including Marisa Abela who plays Clarissa, she is probably the one we spend the most time with and I think she was pretty fascinating to watch on screen and she had a real presence especially around these other bigger name actors. 

The issue is that this film doesn't really care too much about its supporting cast and wastes all this talent on screen. Tom Burke, Rege-Jean Page, Naomi Harris and Pierce Brosnan are all in this film and are all good in terms of their performances but I didn't care about any of their characters. They are incredibly generic and due to other issues with the film we never get enough with them to truly care. 

Story

The best parts of the story is when the film focuses on the intense talking situations such as a couple of group dinners and a polygraph sequence that I really liked and that is due to some good dialogue and acting. But the actual premise of the film is overly convoluted and had me not really caring. No spoilers but I found the ending really predictable and because of the short runtime I never grew to fully care and I felt like the film needed to be longer in order to tell its story fully. 

Script

This film was written by David Koepp who is a great writer and there is some great dialogue here and some really intense scenes that are the best parts of the film. However, the films plot is all over the place and it feels like it was an afterthought compared to the dialogue. 

Style

The film looks great and possibly my favourite part of the film is the music. It all really delivered on making this film feel like a spy thriller and something that you don't see very often these days. But as I have mentioned a few times, this film barely hits 90 mins and it is just too short to make you fully buy into the story that is being told here. Also, if you saw the trailer and thought this would be an action thriller you will be disappointed as this is a film all about dialogue and mystery. 

Overall

Overall, Black Bag is an above average spy film. Some great acting and dialogue rise this up but it falls below expectations due to some generic storytelling and short runtime. Probably one to watch when it ends up on a streaming service but I wouldn't rush to the cinema for it. 

Rating - 6/10

Star Wars: Episode 1 - Jedi Power Battles (2000/2025) Review

It seems in recent years that Star Wars games are getting remastered left, right and centre. The newest one is Star Wars: Episode 1 - Jedi Power Battles, I found the time to sit down and play this game and here is my review for it. The premise of the game sees iconic Star Wars characters going through the events of The Phantom Menace, taking down Battle Droids, Tusken Raiders & Mercenaries alike. 

Characters

Now, I won't deny that it is pretty entertaining playing as this roster of characters especially lesser used characters such as Ki-Adi Mundi and Plo Koon as it added something a bit more to this game. 

However, there isn't really any characterisation of these characters and it doesn't really matter who you are playing as, there is literally no real dialogue and no differentiation apart from a little bit of the combat.  

Story

As mentioned above, this game follows the story of The Phantom Menace, well kind of. It never really feels this way and it just feels like there is a background for these characters to go around and defeat enemies. The one thing to build to is the battle with Darth Maul but it sucks that this battle is underwhelming and incredibly cheap making it more frustrating then enjoyable. 

Side Content

There are some side activities that can be completed, like playing as a Droideka and capturing Jar Jar Binks. Yeah, these are awful and though I applaud them for trying with side content but it really feels like an afterthought and is dull. 

Gameplay

The gameplay is okay, I will give them credit that they gave all the characters unique combos and it did feel pretty unique depending on who you play as. But it felt like I was just hitting the bad guys with a stick and I just didn't feel like I was playing as a Jedi much. Also the blaster characters are pretty useless and you are never going to be able to complete the game with these characters. 

Graphics

The game has some okay graphics and most of the character models represent the characters well. The sound design is pretty good and takes most of it from the film. But some of the graphics are poor, especially for the villains and there is some annoying sounds such as Jar Jar screaming over and over again. 

Overall

Overall, Star Wars: Episode 1 - Jedi Power Battles is a bad game that is incredibly dull and boring in the modern day. It belongs to the past and I wouldn't bother spending your time and money on it. 

Rating - 3/10

First Impressions - Daredevil: Born Again (2025)

After its cancellation 7 years ago, we have another Daredevil show. This time it is fully under the Marvel Studios banner and has had plenty of hype for it. The trailers made it very clear that this show would have a similar tone to that show. The first two episodes of the show came to Disney Plus yesterday and I have watched both of them and here is my first impressions. Obviously, spoilers for these episodes will be here so read at your peril. 

You Must watch the three seasons of Daredevil

Even though this is technically a new show, with its returning cast and story it feels like a fourth season of the original show and for people to fully understand and have an emotional attachment to the story you must watch the previous three seasons as it establishes what we have here. Plus those seasons are fantastic so it is well worth a watch. 

Foggy Nelson is killed by Bullseye

Okay, onto the biggest talking point in these first two episodes and that is the fact that returning villain Benjamin Poindexter aka Bullseye killing Foggy Nelson. I had a feeling that when it was announced that both Foggy and Karen Page would be returning that one of them would be killed off but I didn't expect it so early. It was a really emotional and moving scene but it kind of comes out of nowhere and if you aren't a huge fan of the original show you will have no idea why this matters. 

Bullseye is locked up in Prison

A year after he murders Foggy, Benjamin Poindexter is locked up in prison for a life sentence. It seems that he might be gone for a while on the show but I don't think this is the end of the character. We haven't fully seen him become Bullseye so I think he will be back and we will discover exactly why he killed Foggy. 

Matt has stopped being Daredevil & Karen has moved to San Francisco

After this traumatic event, Matt Murdoch stopped being Daredevil and launched a new law firm in order to try and get justice that way and it seems like it is working. Karen Page has moved to San Francisco in an attempt to escape the trauma. They clearly both have unresolved issues and it will be interesting to see how much Karen is actually in the show. 

Wilson Fisk Returns and becomes Mayor of New York

After surviving the assassination attempt by Echo. Wilson Fisk has returned to New York and decides to run for mayor and gets elected. It seems like for the time being he is trying to do things for the better and genuinely wants to help New York. Obviously, I fully expect him to go back to his truly villainous ways as the season progresses. 

Vanessa has taken over The Fisk Empire

With Fisk recovering, his wife Vanessa has taken over his criminal enterprise and claims that it is thriving better then ever. However, this has lead to the two of them becoming estranged and we see later on that they end up in therapy together as they try to recover from the issues they had. 

Hector Ayala is The White Tiger

Throughout the show, we here rumblings of a vigilante called The White Tiger who it seems has taken over Daredevil's role. In episode two Hector Ayala is accused of killing a police officer and Matt finds out he is The White Tiger. This will probably lead to a Daredevil & White Tiger team up which could be cool to see. 

Some of the Police Officers are using Punisher as inspiration

Throughout the second episode we see police officers skirting the law and beating down members of the public. At first it seems they are corrupt, but as Matt is fighting one, it shows him having a tattoo of The Punisher logo. This seems to be taking inspiration from the real world story that some police officers took the logo to inspire my violent acts. This could deal with some real political issues as it seems like the police force of New York is going to be a big part of the show. 

Overall

Overall, I really enjoyed the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again. It had a very similar tone to The Netflix show and is willing to pack a punch. All of the acting is fantastic and though there is some slight issues with it, I am very confident that this is going to be one of the better Disney Plus MCU Shows. 

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (2021) Review

Another game that I have played before, but I recently replayed Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and thought the game deserved a review as it seems not too many people have actually played it so here is my review for the game. The premise of the game sees the newly formed Guardians of the Galaxy attempt to raise their profiles when they get drawn into an intergalactic threat which threatens the entire Galaxy.

Characters

Jon McLaren plays Peter Quill/Star-Lord and I love the depiction of the character here. He has that boyish charm and swashbuckling nature but there is also a real depth to his performance and is a character that I really rooted for and wanted to see him succeed as the leader of this ragtag group. 

Kimberly-Sue Murray plays Gamora and I really liked her performance. She is really struggling with her previous role as an assassin and sees the group as a fresh start and Murray really sells the emotion and issues that the character has gone through and I really liked Gamora. 

Alex Weiner plays Rocket and he is a loudmouth annoying little racoon but it just really works and Rocket goes through some serious character development throughout the game and I really liked how he was used during the game. His relationship with Groot who is also great, is another big highlight. 

Jason Cavalier plays Drax and he is easily my favourite character in the game. He is a warrior but has quick comedic timing and you really get lots of information about the character and he is depicted amazingly well. 

There are other great characters too such as Mantis and Lady Hellbender and I love the way this game fleshes out the characters and the universe. 

Last thing is obviously people will compare this group to the version from the films and I just think they are completely different and great in their own ways. I really grew attached to the version in this game and that is down to the smaller names but fantastic voice performances. 

Story

The story is awesome, as I mentioned above I really enjoyed the world building that this game does and ensures that it has its own identity compared to other Marvel properties. The characters are handled really well and all have development throughout the game, I really cared about this ragtag bunch and thats a big thing for me. The story has twists and turns, comedy and real emotion and is a wonderful story about these people. 

Side Content

Unfortunately, the one big criticism of the game is that it is a pretty linear experience and is quite one dimensional. There was some really great collectibles, Peter can collect items throughout the game and then when you are back on the ship you can talk to the other characters about them and it really fleshes them all out even more. But I wish this game had a little more of a RPG feel as that could have made this game truly perfect. 

Gameplay

This game decides to only have Star-Lord as a playable character and I think this was the right decision. We have seen in Marvel's Avengers that making more characters move sets can cause other areas of the games to be lacklustre but that is not the case here. The gameplay is good and I like how they use the other Guardians to assist with Quill and his own abilities which evolve during the game. 

Graphics

The game looks great, it gives all the characters definitive looks that make them stand out and as I have mentioned I really liked the way the world is presented and it really got me invested in the game and its characters. 

Overall

Overall, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a fantastic game that really stands out in the super hero genre. It is such a shame that people didn't support this game as I think there was potential to get a real franchise here and I would highly recommend giving this game a go. 

Rating - 9/10

Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Review

The biggest film in the world right new is Captain America: Brave New World and yesterday I had a chance to watch the film and here is my review for the first Sam Wilson Led Captain America Film. The premise of the film sees Captain America trying to work with the new president when a ruthless plan is put into place to take them both down. 

Main Character

As mentioned above, Anthony Mackie plays Sam Wilson and he fully embraces his role as Captain America and he is really great in this film. He slips into the role extremely well and is a really likeable character here. They do their best to progress his character and though it isn't perfect, I am happy with how it ended up for him in the role. 

Supporting Characters

Harrison Ford takes over the role as President Ross from the late William Hurt and is fantastic. He really adds a lot to the character and is given a great character arc which is enhanced by Ford really trying his best and being enthused in the project. 

Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres & Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley see their roles enhanced after the events of The Falcon & The Winter Soldier. Torres is trying to become the new Falcon and he is a good partner for Sam and has his own character arc. It is nice to see the position Bradley is in at the beginning of the film and he has a lot of adversity to face throughout the film. 

Tim Blake Nelson reprises his role as Samuel Sterns from The Incredible Hulk and he was a good villain here. They give him reasonable motivations for his actions and sells the creepy character that he has become. 

Shira Haas plays Ruth Bat-Seraph and her casting and character caused a lot of controversy but It didn't distract me from the film and didn't offend me. Her character was functional for the film but didn't really stand out. 

Giancarlo Espositio plays Sidewinder and usually I wouldn't mention him but Esposito is a tremendous actor and he nails it in this small bad guy role. 

Story

The story has good character development for its main characters and does a pretty good job of selling the espionage angle and keeps the audience guessing throughout. However, this film does feel more like a sequel to The Incredible Hulk then a Captain America Film, Sam Wilson sometimes feels like an afterthought in his own movie and that is a shame. Also the last act feels really rushed and doesn't hit the levels that I wanted with my high expectations. 

Script

This film takes itself more seriously then the majority of Marvel films but does have some chuckle worthy moments and some moments of drama that feel worthwhile. But it never hits the level where I really got invested or fully cared about the characters and story and that is encapsulated by the ending. 

Style

There are some excellent action sequences in this film. It feels really grand on screen and seeing Sam Wilson as Captain America allows for some different action scenes then previous Captain America films. As shown in the trailers we get Red Hulk and when he is on screen, he is awesome and causes plenty of destruction but he just isn't on screen enough. The film has an issue with pacing, the last act is really rushed and I think this film needed a longer runtime to really deliver on what it promised. Also, some of the VFX Effects leave a lot to be desired, especially for a big blockbuster action movie. 

Overall

Overall, Captain America: Brave New World is a good film that ahs plenty of positives. It maybe doesn't hit the really high expectations that I had for it but I would say if you are a fan of super-hero films then you will enjoy this film and what is here. 

Rating - 7/10

Ranked - Cobra Kai

It is pretty amazing that Cobra Kai basically exists because of an episode of How I met Your Mother and we got six seasons of the highest quality and became one of the biggest shows in the world over the last few years. A legacy project after The Karate Kid films that just does it right and should be the blueprint for franchises that want to put a fresh twist on an older title. Before ranking these seasons of the show, I have to stress that I really enjoyed all of the seasons of the show and this is the ranking for all of the seasons of Cobra Kai. 

6. Cobra Kai Season 4 (2021)

The fourth season of Cobra Kai is great and does some things really well. It does a fantastic job of building to the All Valley Tournament and showing the beliefs of the numerous dojos. The characters and performances are also really fun and continues the real essence of the show. However, the reason that this season is in this position is because some of the story is a bit jumbled and I kind of got fed up of Johnny and Daniel arguing after all these years. But a Great season of Television. 

5. Cobra Kai Season 5 (2022)

The next few seasons on here are pretty interchangeable and I have just gone on gut feeling because season 5 of Cobra Kai is fantastic. Terry Silver getting way more to do and transitioning into the main villain adds some freshness to the show that was required. The back half of episodes are really great and I was really satisfied by the end of the season. Where this season slightly falls down is at the beginning of the season where the characters are split up and the story between Miguel and his dad is probably the biggest fumble that the show has ever done. But overall, this is a fantastic season that I loved watching. 

4. Cobra Kai Season 3 (2021)

Another fantastic season of television with the third season of Cobra Kai. This season really does an effective job of building on from the brutal events of the previous season. Ralph Macchio & William Zabka really shine in this season and their characters are really defined and developed. The cast are fantastic and the show has a great final few episodes. The only issue for me is that the show takes a little bit of time to get going and the show took a bit longer to get going then I would have liked but again a fantastic series of TV. 

3. Cobra Kai Season 1 (2018)

The season that started it all is next and the first season of Cobra Kai did a fantastic job of getting me invested into this show. I got so much enjoyement watching the rebuilding of Cobra Kai and once again Zabka & Macchio really carry the weight of the show on their shoulders, though the youngsters do their best. The final episode is up there with the best ever of Cobra Kai and it encapsulated the great elements of this show. The only thing that holds it back is that the teen drama is on full display here and the actors aren't quite good enough with it here that it is a bit jarring but it is a really memorable first season of a show. 

2. Cobra Kai Season 6 (2024/2025)

The final season of Cobra Kai really delivers and lives up to the huge expectations that I had. It gives the characters and story a fitting conclusion that it deserves and the last few episodes are some of the best episodes of television that I have ever seen. William Zabka as Johnny and Peyton List as Tori were the standouts and really delivered with their character arcs. I am still annoyed about the way Netflix released these episodes and I think certain elements of the story weren't given the attention they deserved but overall this was such a satisfying ending and deserves its spot this high in the list. 

1. Cobra Kai Season 2 (2019)

For me Season 2 of Cobra Kai is easily my favourite and the best overall quality. Everything is better here and increases the level of programming. Performances, flow and action scenes are all better and the show builds through it towards more then just a tournament and the season finale is excellent with real consequences and had me really into it. I loved this season and even though the entire show is top quality, this season just stands out to me as a slight step ahead. 

Overall

Overall, Cobra Kai is one of my favourite shows of the past few years and I really love it. I'm sad its over but it gave fans a really satisfying conclusion and I am glad that I spent my time watching Cobra Kai.