Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 (2026) Review

After watching the first season of the show for preparation, I have now watched the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender and here is my review. The premise of the season sees Aang continue to learn to bend the different elements, when he must try to find a new Earthbending teacher. 

Main Character

Gordon Cormier is back as Aang and he is a lot older here. It actually took me a minute to get used to an older Avatar but it really worked and I felt like this as a more mature version of the character. He feels more human this season and as he grows up he makes mistakes and realises what is important. 

Supporting Characters

Kiawentiio is back as Katara and she is a good character. She has a story arc that involves her trying to step us and being more of a hero. It continues her arc from the first season and I think she does a pretty good job with it. 

Ian Ousley reprises his role as Sokka and he is a fun part of the show. He is kind of given a story arc but it isn't really in depth and it feels like he is slightly moved to more comic relief. I like him in the role and think he is clearly having fun. 

A real show stealer is Miyako as Toph and she was such a fun addition to the cast. She has great lines and a great character and I think this show really needed her. She adds so much and she really owns every scene that she is in. 

Dallas Liu is back as Zucko and they decide to take the character in an interesting direction. Liu does his best and does a good job in the role and I thought like they added some depth to the character. 

The rest of the cast are all also great and the acting and characters are the real strength of the show. 

Story

The story has some okay character arcs, mainly for Aang, Katara and Toph. They are developed and given enough time to make you care about their progression. But some of the character arcs aren't handled so well, mainly Zucko's. The ending of his arc was just confusing and I didn't like it at all. The story feels like its just build-up for another season and I thought the ending was incredibly rushed and forced. 

Script

The script is okay, it is more serious this season and has quite a bit of seriousness to it that is handled well. The humour is a mixed bag and okay at times, but it is the inconsistency of those character arcs that left me frustrated with the writing. 

Style

The show has clearly got a bigger budget this season and it looks amazing. The action scenes are so much better then the first season and way more creative. It was great seeing more action and different powers being used. However, the season has awful pacing. The first few episodes move at a breakneck pace, but then it really slows down and then the last episode rushes towards its conclusion. 

Overall

Overall, Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 is another good season of television. It hasn't really improved from the first season which is a shame. But it is still an enjoyable watch and a fun time. 

Rating - 7/10

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1 (2024) Review

The 2nd season of Avatar: The Last Airbender came to Netflix recently and I am interested in the franchise, so I thought that I would go back and watch the first season, so I can watch the new season. I finished the season this morning and here is my review for the first season of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The premise of the show sees after 100 years missing, The Avatar returns and aims to save the world from The Fire Nation. 

Main Character

Gordon Cormier plays Aang and he is good in the role. I liked Aang and I thought the balance of likeability and depth was there and credit to the young actor for delivering that. I do wish there had been more focus on Aang's story but it is nothing to take away from a good lead character. 

Supporting Characters

Kiawentiio plays Katara and she did a really good job here. We get a lot of character development with her and she saw the best progress over the show. I mean, I wish more focus had been on Aang instead but she did good work with what she was given. 

Ian Ousley plays Sokka and he was a good character and part of the crew. He has some character development but it isn't as strong as some of the other characters but he was a fun addition and a good character. 

Dallas Liu plays Prince Zuko and I thought he was a really cool character. Though he clearly has villainous origins, there is a lot of depth to him that makes him more then just a straight up villain. I liked the comparisons and mirroring between him and Aang. 

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee plays Iroh and I really liked him here. His relationship with Zuco adds humanity to both of them and expands the idea of The Fire Nation not being completely evil. He also adds some humour which is nice in a show like this. 

Story

The story is interesting. There is a lot of lore put onto the screen and I found a lot of it interesting as you get to learn about the world and how these different nations have ended up at war with each other. But, the story feels a bit like a side mission building towards a bigger event which I assume will happen in the second season, which made it a bit episodic. I also felt the development of Aang wasn't as big as I wanted and again feels like it is taking its time to get going. 

Script

The script is again okay, it has some funny moments and some dramatic moments but none of it really sticks. It isn't very memorable and holds back the story and characters from being better presented. 

Style

The show has pretty good action scenes that use the different powers pretty well. It makes for pretty creative and exciting action sequences. But the pacing is a bit slow, it does feel like the main story moves at a snail pace and it is all just set up for a second season. 

Overall

Overall, Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1 is a good show and a fun watch. It does plenty right but it also makes some misfires and feels like setup, so hopefully the second season really delivers. 

Rating - 7/10

Supergirl (2026) Review

After her small cameo in Superman last year, I have been heavily anticipating Supergirl and the film came out last week. After getting through the heatwave, I found the chance to watch the film earlier today and here is my review for Supergirl. The premise of the film sees Supergirl team up with a new ally in order to aid her and save her closest ally. 

Main Character

Milly Alcock plays Supergirl and she is the best part of the film. She has lots of charisma and charm here and it makes her a fun character to root for. I think the film does a decent job in explaining her story and I thought this was a really fun new protagonist. 

Supporting Characters

David Corenswet as Superman was involved in the marketing and he is a glorified cameo but actually, I think it was a really effective appearance. They explore some interesting concepts and ideas and Corenswet is still awesome in the role. 

Jason Momoa gets his wish to play the Bounty Hunter Lobo and he is awesome in all the scenes he is in. He isn't in the film loads and there isn't really a great reason for him to be in the film but who cares because he is really good. 

Eve Ridley plays Ruthye and unfortunately her character is one of the weak elements of the film.  She is meant to be a sidekick to Supergirl but she is so bland and the writing for her is really undercooked. This made her an important part of the film that didn't click for me. 

Matthias Schoenaerts is the villain here as Krem and he is super bland and just you generic supervillain. There is nothing unique about him and nothing memorable about him which makes him utterly forgettable. 

Story

The story is okay. I liked Kara's story and I thought the mixture of her present day arc and her flashbacks on Krypton worked really well and I kind of wished we got a little more of it, and her character motivations are very personal and something everyone can relate to. But the rest of the story is bland and lacking any real substance. The villain is just here because we need a villain and the rest of it has little depth. 

Script

The script does have some fun and emotional dialogue. But I can't really tell if it is just Alcock's charisma or if it is good writing. It definitely missed at times and I would have liked some better writing to really give the actors more to work with. 

Style

The film looks decent enough, with different locations and some decent action scenes. I also thought the film breezed by and it is nice to have that. However, there was some really poor CGI used and there isn't really any memorable action scenes. The pacing, though fast is a bit all over the place and I think the film tries to do so much that it can't fit it all in. 

Overall

Overall, Supergirl is an Above Average Superhero Film. I think it is just totally serviceable which is a shame. Decent lead but I think this is a step back for the relatively new DC Universe. It is okay and I think it has good bits but I wouldn't rush to watch it and just wait for it to come to HBO Max. 

Rating - 6/10

Voicemails for Isabelle (2026) Review

Netflix releases lots of films over the year and some are more popular then others and over the last week this film has been very popular which has led me to watch it. So here is my review for Voicemails for Isabelle. The premise of the film sees a woman leave voicemails for her deceased sister, when a man realises he is the one getting the voicemails. 

Main Character

Zoey Deutch plays Jill and she is fantastic in this movie. She is literally the perfect romcom protagonist, but there is more to her and she is funny but has so much depth and emotion to her. This is an easy character to root for and this is a really big performance for her. 

Supporting Characters

Nick Robinson plays Wes and I thought he did a good job in his role. He isn't as big a standout as Deutch but he is good. The chemistry between the two of them is fantastic and he certainly plays a big part of that. 

Nick Offerman plays Chef Bastien and I just loved watching him in his smaller role. He is so dramatic and over the top. It made him really funny and I thought he had some of the funnier moments of the film. 

There are a lot of smaller roles but they are all performed really well and everyone does a good job in the film. 

Story

This film does a really good job of showing the grief and despair that Jill is going through but in a really human way. The dynamic between Jill and Wes is really good and both performers have really good chemistry as I mentioned above. However, this is a RomCom and it is a pretty generic plot and though executed well it made it incredibly predictable and it just holds it back a bit. 

Script

The script is excellent, the balance between drama and humour is really well realised. It hit all the emotions but it didn't feel forced. It felt like these were real people and they talked like real people and I really appreciated that. 

Style

The film is paced pretty well and I was pretty engaged throughout. It had some nice backdrops but It does feel very much like a made to Netflix film and I think it can't quite rise above it. I also wish the first act was a bit shorter and I think that it really would have helped the film.

Overall

Overall, Voicemails for Isabelle is a Great Film and one of the shocks of 2026 so far. I had a great time with the film and felt like it was a great watch that people should give a go, even if you aren't a huge fan of the genre. 

Rating - 8/10

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026)

I have spent the last month or so watching the Amazon Prime show Jack Ryan and that was in prep to watch this film. Today, I watched Jack Ryan: Ghost War and here is my review for the film. The premise of the film sees Jack dragged back into working with The CIA to stop an old enemy from Greers past. 

Main Character

John Krasinski is back as Jack Ryan and this is one of his better performances in the role. He seemed to have a bit more life to him here and the charisma was really back. There wasn't loads of character development and I do wish there were more chances for him to be an analyst but overall I really liked his performance here.

Supporting Characters

Wendell Pierce is back as James Greer and to be honest it feels like the emotional impact of the film relies on him. I feel like he could play this role in his sleep and he is great again. There are some good scenes with him and I would say he is the real heart of the film.

Sienna Miller joins the cast as Emma Marlow and I liked her addition to the group. They like to compare her to Ryan and I think she did a good enough job and was a worthwhile addition to the cast. 

Michael Kelly reprises his role as Mike November and he is just so much fun in his role and I think he was clearly enjoying being back in the role. The chemistry between him, Krasinski and Pierce is off the charts and really carries this film. 

Story

The story of Greer and his connection to the villains was well realised and I think they did just about enough to add a personal element to the story. However, this plot is pretty paper thin and is definitely leaning towards the more generic nature of action films with the ending being a bit too clean and rushed for me. Also, an event that takes place in the film that annoyed me and felt forced to just add some emotional weight. 

Script

The script is okay, I have to say that the dialogue is a lot sharper and quicker then it was in the show with more humour. There was some decent drama, mainly through Greer and his situation. But I wish Jack has more drama in the show and that their had been higher stakes for what was exactly going on. 

Style

There was some good action scenes here that definitely kept me on edge and there were a lot which made the film move at a quicker pace then the show. It was really nice to feel like this film was higher paced and kept me pretty invested throughout. Though, the film does feel like an extended TV Episode of the show and I wish it had got a bit of a bigger budget to make it feel really like a major film. 

Overall

Overall, Jack Ryan: Ghost War is a good action film. I think I am in the minority, that I actually enjoyed watching this film and think if you are a fan of the show you will enjoy it too. It isn't blessed with a great script or plot but it has good performances and fun action and that was enough for me here. 

Rating - 7/10

Jack Ryan Season 4 (2023) Review

It has taken me a while but I have finally finished the Amazon Prime Jack Ryan show, finishing Season 4 today. So after watching all six episodes here is my review for the final season of Jack Ryan. The premise of the season sees Jack Ryan named Deputy Director of The CIA when he comes across a plot that could even come from within his organisation. 

Main Character

John Krasinski is back a Jack Ryan and to be honest I think this is his weakest portrayal of the character. I think he is still decent and I think he clearly still cares, I just think the character wasn't particularly interesting this season. It seemed like he didn't really have much development and that he was just a vessel for the action. 

Supporting Characters

Michael Kelly as Mike November was one of the best additions to this show from Season 2 and he is back in another fun role this season. He adds that bit of a rogue element and I actually think he got more to do this season which was fun to see. 

Wendell Pearce is back as James Greer and he is still a lot of fun here. He isn't on screen as much with Jack but he is still really good and I thought Pearce still really cared about the role and gave enough to the character. 

The main new addition is Michael Pena as Chavez and this was a good role for him. It is more serious then most of the things that I have seen him in, but he really filled the role well. He has natural charisma here and was a fun addition to the crew. 

Story

The story is easily the worst part of the show and it is absolutely nonsensical and confusing. It has so many pans in the fire that it doesn't really deliver on any of them. The overall plot involving the villains is underdeveloped and just feels like your generic end of the world stuff. Then we got the stuff going on in the CIA which should have been interesting but is again underdeveloped and uninteresting. 

Script

The script is okay, it has some fun one liners and okay drama. But it never hits the heights in both departments, mixed with a convoluted story makes it just some okay writing. 

Style

There is no doubt that this show has the larger scale feel with cool action sequences that really throw everything at you. There is less episodes this season and I think that might have been why certain story arcs are underdeveloped and not even finished. 

Overall

Overall, Jack Ryan Season 4 is an Average show that is the weakest season of the show. It is a shame that this show couldn't deliver on its final season and feels like it goes out on a whimper instead of a bang. 

Rating - 5/10

Office Romance (2026) 

As always, Netflix produces plenty of films over the year and they manage to convince some pretty big performers to be involved. The newest one being Office Romance and I watched it today, so here is my review for it. The premise of the film sees a new lawyer join an airline company, issues come up when he starts to become infatuated with the boss of the company. 

Main Character

Jennifer Lopez plays Jackie Cruz and she is pretty decent. She is funny and the majority of the story really focuses on her feelings towards the situation and she is fine. She has some decent comedic moments and easily she is at her best when she is with Brett Goldstein. 

Brett Goldstein plays Daniel Blanchflower and this is clearly a passion project of his as he was one of the writers for the film. He is fantastic in this film and just really delivers with his comedic delivery and timing. I really enjoyed his performance and character. 

Supporting Characters

Betty Gilpin plays Sydney Bloom and to be honest she was a real standout here and kind of overshadowed Jennifer Lopez with her performance. She has some of the best lines in the film and was just incredibly entertaining to watch and she really raised this film up. 

Jodie Whittaker plays Lizzy and I liked her in this role. This is certainly an edgier role for her and it was nice seeing her do something different, I mean she isn't a huge role. But I think she is a pretty important role for the film. 

The rest of the cast offer very little in terms of both humour and overall relevance. They have the great Edward James Olmos as Lopez' dad but barley use him and that part of the film did fall flat for me. 

Story

The story is exactly what you think it is going to be if you have ever seen a romcom. However, I think it actually does certain elements of the story well and by the end of the film I actually found myself rooting for the two of them. But this is one of the most generic films you have ever seen and I was just waiting for the expected to happen and it just follows every note that you would expect and means it fails to make it stand out. 

Script

The Script has some genuinely funny moments in it and some of the dialogue did make me laugh. There is also some good drama and as I mentioned above, I did end up wanting to see them succeed. But there are plenty of misses here both in drama and humour and it is a shame that it can't quite do enough to be a great script. 

Style

The film has good cinematography and I liked the different locations that were used. It is filmed well and I liked the sleekness of everything. It is just that the film is way too long, the first act in particular is the weakest and it takes its time to actually get to what you are waiting for. 

Overall

Overall, Office Romance is an Above Average Rom Com that ticks the boxes in what to expect from a film of this genre. If you like Rom Coms, I am sure you will like this but for everybody else it is skippable. 

Rating - 6/10

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

Jack Ryan Season 2 (2019) Review

I continue my watch of the Amazon Prime show Jack Ryan ahead of watching the new film released in the franchise. Today, I finished the 2nd season of the show and here is my review for it. The premise of the season sees Jack uncover a mystery in Venezuela and when he arrives an action causes him to dig deeper. 

Main Character

John Krasinski is back as the titular character and I just really like him here. The character has definitely progressed from the first season. This is more action hero then Analyst which does feel like a natural progression and it is cool to see him as a more intense character. 

Supporting Characters

Wendell Pierce is back as as James Greer and he is great. He gets his own personal arc and it is handled pretty well and I still think the chemistry between him and Ryan is one of the better part of the show. 

Michael Kelly plays Mike November and he is an awesome addition to the cast. He is basically the third musketeer of the CIA here and I love this addition and just feel like he works so well with both Pierce and Krasinski. 

Noomi Rapace plays Harriet and she offered literally nothing to the show. They try and sell her as this mysterious character where you don't know anything about her allegiance but she is just really bland. The chemistry between her and Krasinski isn't great and her character fizzles out of the overall show.

The villains are incredibly generic and just feel like stereotypes that you would expect from a show with a little bit less care. 

Story

Easily the worst part of the show is the story this season. It is so different to the previous season that it kind of feels like a different show. Everything is super predictable and we spend way too much time with characters that don't really matter. Also the ending is super obvious and doesn't really make much sense, making it even more infuriating then the previous season. 

Script

The script is okay, there is way more drama to this season and it works pretty well when it comes to Jack Ryan. Also the little bits of banter are still there and they are a nice touch. But the drama with a lot of the other characters doesn't hit as well and feels like they are pretty bland. 

Style

There are some really great action sequences in this season and it feels really violent, potentially more violent then the first season. Despite having issues with other areas of the show, I actually thought the pacing was pretty good and I was never bored watching the show. 

Overall

Overall, Jack Ryan Season 2 is an Above Average Show. It is a big step down from the first season but it is still pretty enjoyable. It does enough to get by, but I am hoping for a real return to form for the third season. 

Rating - 6/10

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)

It has been 7 years since a Star Wars Film was released, so I was so excited to see a new Star Wars film at the cinema. I am also a pretty big fan of The Mandalorian, so yeah I really was looking forward to seeing Mandalorian & Grogu and I did that last night, so here is my review. The premise of the film sees Mando & Grogu look to rescue a Hutt in order to get more information on the position of the Imperial Warlords. 

Main Character

Pedro Pascal once again voices Mando and he is great. I just love how is voice fits the character and makes him feel like this cool bounty hunter who still has goodness to him. I also want to give credit to his two stunt doubles who do the majority of the time in the suit and add so much to the character. 

But lets face it, the star of the show is Grogu. That little green creature has taken over Star Wars and he does get some real moments to shine in this film. I wouldn't say their dynamic is developed, but it continues to be strong from the series. 

Supporting Characters

Jeremy Allen White voices Rotta The Hutt, who we haven't seen since The Clone Wars. I did like his character and I thought they did a decent job of developing him and separating him from the other Hutts that we have seen in the franchise. 

Sigourney Weaver plays Colonel Ward and though it is a smaller role, I thought she fit it really well. Getting a big name like Weaver adds plenty of pressure and for when she is on screen, I liked her performance. 

As a Star Wars Rebels Fan, I was buzzing to see Zeb in Live Action and he is still voiced by Steve Blum. I liked his dynamic with Mando and how he actually had a bit more to do then I expected which was a nice surprise. 

Also, seeing Embo make his live action debut was exciting and again, though he doesn't have lots of time on screen. He owns his minutes and is a nice opposite to Mando as a potential rival for the film. 

Story

The story feels very much in line with The Mandalorian show. It sees our two protagonists go on a quest which leads them to get into plenty of trouble. I liked the story and mainly it was nice to see Mando not really go after The Empire directly too much. It was something a bit different and gave our two leads a time to shine. However, I do think the film is very low stake compared to what the show had become and I king of wish there had been a bit more depth to the characters and maybe more for the fans of the show to really sink their teeth into. 

Script

The Script is okay, there are some pretty funny moments and some good banter between the characters. I just think the drama falls a bit flat, sometimes it feels like the film doesn't hit the emotional heights that it should considering the positions that the characters are in and their connection that we have seen over the last few years. 

Style

The style is good. It is nice to just see a film that is so unapologetically Star Wars and it has all the awesome action to match that. Some really great action and locations which again makes it stand out amongst other Star Wars films. But, I do think there is a bit too much CGI and I wish some of the creatures had been a bit more practical. Also the pacing at times does tend to drag and I think it could have shaved 10/15 mins off of it. 

Overall

Overall, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is a good film that is just a really fun time at the cinema. It does everything I expected and I think the fact I am a big fan of the show is making me enjoy it more then some might. It has some issues, but overall I liked it and found it to be a fun chapter in these characters stories. 

Rating - 7/10

Ranked - The Boys

After Five Seasons, Yesterday saw the end of Amazons biggest ever show The Boys. I have been a fan of the show and watched all the seasons, so I thought I Would rank them from worst to best in terms of quality and my enjoyment. There will be spoilers in here for the show, so I would recommend watching it before reading this. 

5. The Boys Season 5 (2026)

Unfortunately, the final season of the show is easily the weakest of the show. It spends way too much time setting up Vought Rising and doesn't take enough care with some of its characters or the overall story. The acting is top notch though, especially from Antony Starr and Karl Urban and I have to say that I was pretty satisfied by the finale, it is just a shame that the previous 7 episodes weren't as good. 

4. The Boys Season 4 (2024)

Overall, this is a great season of television that kept me enjoyed throughout. It has all The Boys feeling but goes the extra mile at times which is why it is much better then the final season. It also has a great final episode which really set up Season 5 well. The only reason that it falls a bit short is that some of the characters weren't written particularly well and some of their stories are super dull and drag it down. But it is a very entertaining season of the show. 

3. - The Boys Season 2 (2020)

The second season of the show, follows things up really well and in some areas does some things really well. The cast are really great here and the introduction of Stormfront played by Aya Cash is a big shot in the arm and it doesn't hurt to add Giancarlo Esposito. But the story had one story arc in particular that wasn't great and just the writing for the show felt weaker here. But again another great season. 

2. The Boys Season 3 (2022) 

After a great season 2, I think Season 3 was an improvement on that and one of the better seasons of the show. Homelander is at his best here and Starr continues to kill it. But a big star is the addition of Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy and he was awesome here and added a super interesting character dynamic. The only issue was that it maybe didn't quite deliver enough on its story but it was a truly fantastic season. 

1. The Boys Season 1 (2019)

It is a little sad to say but the best season of The Boys is the one that started it all in the first season. It just feels really raw and I think the fact that the show took more risks and everything just felt like they were putting a bit more effort into it. I actually think this might be my favourite version of Homelander and that really makes it stand out. I just think a few of the side plots don't quite work out but overall this is a truly fantastic show. 

Overall

Overall, The Boys is a fantastic show that kind of falls flat towards the end. I do think it is worth it and though it is a bit of a let down at the end it definitely deserves a watch and I will probably watch it all again. 

Jack Ryan Season 1 (2018) Review

A New Jack Ryan film has just come out and I feel like in order to get the best experience out of it, that I would go back and watch the show that came first. Over the last couple of days, I have watched the first season of Jack Ryan and here is my review for it. The premise of the film sees a CIA Analyst thrown into the world of the front line as he has to take on a dangerous threat. 

Main Character

John Krasinski plays the Titular Character and he does a great job in the role. He adds plenty of depth to the role of Ryan and I really wanted to root for him in this role. There is a lot of charm and charisma to him and he was certainly a great choice as Ryan. 

Supporting Characters

Wendell Pierce plays James Greer and I liked his character and the relationship that he has with Ryan. It starts off as you expect but I liked how it develops and you clearly see a mutual respect being built there. 

Abbie Cornish is Cathy Mueller and she is the love interest and I liked her in this role. Her and Krasinski have excellent chemistry and their scenes together adds more depth to Jack Ryan. Though her role in the main story feels a bit of a stretch. 

Ali Suliman plays the villain here and I thought he was a pretty good bad guy. Okay, he is somewhat your traditional Muslim villain. But the show does give him some character development that makes him a more interesting character. 

Dina Shihabi plays Hanin and they give her plenty of development and she was good in her role. She is a strong character and I thought she filled her role really well. 

Story

The story is interesting, learning more about Ryan throughout is well done and this is a good character study. I am a fan of investigatory shows and this show did a really good job of connecting the dots and making you guess along with the characters. But, upon the ending of the show, I do think that it became a bit paint by numbers and predictable which is a shame considering it was interesting throughout and there is a storyline here, that I have no idea why it was included as it leads to absolutely nothing. 

Script

The script is really good, it has some strong writing and a really good balance between drama and humour. These characters and situation are interesting and the writing rises it above some of the basic ideas. I also liked how the foreign characters spoke their own language to each other which is something we just don't see much.  

Style

The style of the film is pretty cool. There are some decent action scenes and it travels around the globe well keeping locations interesting. However, I do think there are some pacing issues with the show and I think by focusing the story a bit more, those middle episodes could have been a bit better.

Overall 

Overall, Jack Ryan Season 1 is a great season of television. It has good performances and an engaging enough tale to keep you interested and is worth a watch. 

Rating - 8/10

The Boys Season 5 (2026) Review

For 7 Years, The Boys has been one of the best shows going and has kept up a high quality of seasons. We now have Season 5 which is the final season of the show and there is a lot of pressure for it to nail the landing. Today saw the finale of the season and I made sure to watch it this morning so here is my review for the fifth and final season of The Boys. The premise of the season sees Homelander attempt to become immortal, while The Boys attempt to finish their virus in order to take him down. 

Main Character

Antony Starr plays Homelander and he is still one of the greatest characters on television. Starr absolutely nails it and the character is at his most deranged and I just think this is a performance that deserves all the credit in the world. 

Karl Urban plays Billy Butcher and he is also so much fun in his role. He really is dealing with a crisis in terms of what is right and wrong but he still has the diabolical charm that the character has always had and it really works. 

Supporting Characters

I think only a few of the supporting characters were really given the time to shine and one of my favourites is Chace Crawford as The Deep. He has always been a great character but I really do think that they developed his character well and Crawford is just so good in the role. 

It is really hard to join a show in the final season but I really liked Daveed Diggs as Oh Father! He is a new character but has so much charisma and adds much needed energy to the show which is real credit to Diggs. 

However, some of the characters aren't as good. Jensen Ackles is back as Soldier Boy and I feel like he was such a let down here. I really just didn't like the writing for the character and there are so many issues with his role in the season. I don't blame Ackles but I wish he was given more interesting stuff to do this season. 

Characters such as Firecracker, Sage and Starlight are super underutilised this season and it feels like because there is so much to get through that some of the characters and their arcs are put on the back burner which is a big shame. 

Story

The story has some good stuff, I really liked the two main characters arcs and I thought they were well handled. There are some good conclusions to a lot of the characters stories and I was overall satisfied with the finale of the show, though it wasn't perfect. But the overall story of the show drags a lot and a lot of feels like build up towards future spin-offs instead of giving us the final seasons story that we deserve. I feel like the show promised so much but ultimately fell short and felt quite mundane by the end. 

Script

The script is okay, it has good dramatic monents and I still liked a lot of the humour that was here. However, I think the humour was overused and some of it was incredibly lazy. Especially, Soldier Boy had such repetitive humour that it just made me shrug. 

Style

The style of the show still has the blood and guts that it has always had and it just makes the show stand out to others of similar genres. But it does feel too small in scale for a final season and I just wish the show had a bigger budget to give the ending we really needed. Also the pacing of the middle episodes of the show is poor and just feels like they were hereto set up the future spin-off show Vought Rising. 

Overall

Overall, the fifth and final season of The Boys is above average and it is a big disappointment. It isn't terrible but it easily the worst season the show and doesn't give fans the worthwhile final season that they deserve. 

Rating - 6/10

Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) Review

This film sees to have been very popular since its release on Netflix 10 days ago, so I found the time to watch Remarkably Bright Creatures and here is my review for the film. The premise of the film sees a widower trying to move on with her life, when two connections give her a chance of possible happiness. 

Main Character

Sally Field plays Tova Sullivan and this is genuinely up there with her best work ever. She is incredible in this film, there is so much emotion radiating off of her and you will truly connect with her performance. I think it is probably too early to talk about Oscar Nominations but I truly hope this performance will be up for discussion. 

Supporting Characters

Lewis Pullman plays Cameron Cassmore and he was also great in the role. Pullman is doing some great work recently and this is just another great performance. The best part of this film for me is the chemistry between him and Field and it really works. 

Colm Meaney plays Ethan Mack and he is a good addition to the cast. He is just a fun part of the film and I really liked how he worked with all the other characters and it really made him feel like the hub of the film. 

For the 3rd time in his career Alfred Molina plays an Octopus, this time called Marcellus and I really liked how he was used. He would occasionally add narration and I just thought his voice was perfect for the role and it just made me care about him more. 

Story

The story is filled with emotion and truly heartfelt moments. I ended up really caring about the characters and the situation that they are in, you want to see them be happy but there is a lot to get through to get there. The only issue is that this film is pretty formulaic and by the numbers, you can predict the ending early on and it takes very little risks. 

Script

The script is fantastic, there is so much love and care put into the dialogue and making these people feel real. There are laughs when needed and times where it gets emotional and that makes it a really great experience. 

Style

The film looks good and does a good job of making the area and location feel like an extra character and something that is important for the story being told. But the pacing is a little bit off, I think if they had trimmed the film by 10/15 minutes it would have been better and been a better overall experience. 

Overall

Overall, Remarkably Bright Creatures is a great film that encapsulates grief and hope and is such a great watch. This is not a film about an Octopus, it is so much more and I think you would be doing a disservice if you didn't see this film. 

Rating - 8/10

Injustice 2 (2017/2018) Review

After playing Injustice: Gods Among us, it was only natural that I moved onto the sequel Injustice 2. I played through the game and all of its content, so here is my review for Injustice 2. The premise of the game, sees Batman trying to rebuild the world after the regime, when a new villain attacks it forces former enemies to work together to stop his plan.

Characters

The late Kevin Conroy is back to play Bruce Wayne/Batman and I am at least glad that his character feels just like I would expect and lets face it Conroy could play the role in his sleep. He is Batman and it comes across well here. 

There are some other characters I liked, the main ones being Supergirl, Blue Beetle and Firestorm. It is nice for some of the smaller characters getting chapters in the story and I liked their inclusion here. 

However, Superman is still a bad guy here and because of the lack of a multiverse story that is all we get here. It just feels wrong to see a Superman who is so evil and I just can't help but feel like this is just a fad that needs to end, other companies have done it better such as The Boys with Homelander. 

But the biggest betrayal of a character is Wonder Woman, she is straight up homicidal and it makes her the true villain of the game in my opinion and easily the most dislikeable character which is a shame when she should be a hero. 

I mean at least we get an actual villain in this game with Braniac but he is pretty dull and it is pretty clear that he isn't the main crux of the story and is just being used as a plot device for the grudge between Batman and Superman. 

Story

The story is okay, as I mentioned above it is cool that different people get chapters such as Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Black Adam, it adds more variety to the game. It is also cool to somewhat see the heroes work together this time instead of against each other.

But the story is just really bland, as I said, though Brainac is the main villain it doesn't mean that he is interesting or even that important to the plot. I mean depending on your choices, there are 3 Batman chapters which is just way too many even for the most popular character. Also the ending is very abrupt and just feels like an excuse for a sequel/DLC which we haven't actually ever seen. 

Side Activities

This game has a lot of content. The STAR Labs from the first game are gone, replaced with a mobile game like multiverse mode with different towers and ways of playing. I am impressed with how much content is here and also the gear like system is incredibly detailed. 

However, this content is dangerous in terms of how much it takes from mobile gaming and loot boxes, it feels pretty lifeless and gets repetitive. Also, I wish the gear linked to the look of the characters, it feels like you can't get the exact look you want because you need the best gear to give you a chance of winning. 

Gameplay

The gameplay is still good. It is very fluid and I love the combos that feel really unique to the characters. Every character plays differently and that is a real compliment for those that made the game. However, there is an issue with just how much damage is done by some of these combos and it can feel pretty cheap. This is encapsulated by Braniac who is the cheapest boss I have ever played against and can literally take your health bar in 3 hits, it isn't challenging but just frustrating. There also seems to be less interest in the level transitions, object using and clashes which I all enjoyed in the first game. 

Style

The best part of this game is the style. It feels much grander then the previous game and I think the level design is so much better with some pretty awesome locations. Having the characters interact before each fight was also a great addition and makes these characters feel real and like they know each other. 

Overall

Overall, Injustice 2 is an above average game. It is 1 step forward, 1 step back with this game. Where it improves in some areas, it is worse in others. It is an okay fighting game but I am still waiting for a great DC Fighting game. 

Rating - 6/10

The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) Review

Ever since his first appearance in 2016, I have been a huge fan of Jon Bernthal's depiction of Frank Castle/The Punisher. Ever since the Netflix shows went to Disney, we have seen the character remain as violent and dark as ever. Now we get a Special Presentation: Punisher One Last Kill and I watched it this morning and here is my review. The premise of the film sees Frank looking for purpose, when his past actions come back to haunt him and forces him to make a choice of his future as The Punisher. 

Main Character 

As mentioned above, Jon Bernthal is back as Frank Castle and he is just amazing in the role. You can just tell how much he loves this role and how much respect he has for the source material. There is so much emotion provided here and this is easily the best action he has ever done. 

Supporting Characters

Judith Light plays Ma Gnucci and even though she doesn't have a lot of screen time she leaves an impact on the show. Yes, she is clearly a villain and someone that Frank would be against but you do feel her pain and anger for the actions that Frank has done and that is handled really well. 

Jason R. Moore is back as Curtis and he is fleeting here but also effective. He is the inner voice for Frank and trying to aid him in his journey as The Punisher. I liked how the character was used, especially for the small screen time. 

There are other smaller roles here and they are really well handled and just added life into this short Special Presentation. There is also a small cameo that I wasn't expecting that added plenty to the story being told. 

Story

There was actually more emotion and drama in this story then I expected. The first act really focuses on Franks journey and how he really feels like he might be at the end of it, these scenes are slow but really heartfelt and feel real. Then we transition into some of the best action you will see and I just love seeing Castle go through all these bad guys. Unfortunately, because of the length of the movie and the fact its basically setting up future content, it doesn't quite have the meat on it that it really could and the ending doesn't quite feel complete and just again for setting up the future of The Punisher. 

Script

This is the script with the biggest contribution from Bernthal and I think that is clear to see as it really nails all the drama that is on show. I mean The Punisher has always been a dark character and that continues here and it is just nailed on. 

Style

It is truly hard to see how this is made by Disney. This is easily the most violent thing that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen and it is done in all its glory. The action scenes are amazing and the fact they didn't nerf the character makes it even more delightful. But again, the pacing isn't that great and that is mainly due to its shorter runtime so by the time you really get into it, it is over which is a shame. 

Overall

Overall, The Punisher: One Last Kill is a great Special Presentation. It has all the hallmarks of The Punisher with some of the best action you will see. I truly believed that if this was a 90 minute movie then it would be perfect. I am really hoping that this is going to lead to a new series or a film as we just need more of this. 

Rating - 8/10