FILM REVIEWS AND NEWS

Poignant, heartfelt, and low-key, Extra Geography is the new coming-of-age comedy drama directed by Molly Manners. Based on the Rose Tremain short story, we follow Flic (Marni Duggan) and Minna (Galaxie Clear) as they navigate their tumultuous time as boarding school students on the precipice of adulthood.

Child (2026), directed by Cyrus Neshvad, is a disturbing thriller with striking imagery, set in rural Luxembourg. The film follows a couple, Anne and Gregg whose child is seriously ill, and pictures their journey into morally compromising methods to help their dying son. Viewers may find this couple of parents difficult to root for, as seeing the number of people they are willing to hurt along the way for the life of their son is brutal. However, those who watch, particularly

A comedy drama feature directed by Martin Darondeau and Bertrand Usclat, written by Usclat, Darondeau, Clemence Dargent and Pauline Clement and starring Clement, Julien Frison, Marina Hands and Laurent Stocker.

Babystar is a German film directed by Joscha Bongard that feels eerily familiar in 2026. It’s a film that strips back the pretence and façade of a social media influencer family and examines the alienation caused by late-stage capitalism.

Leviticus follows two teenage boys, Naim (Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen), living in an isolated, conservative town as they must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire the most - each other. Leviticus premiered at the Sundance Film Festival back in January and has finally been released in the UK after months of festival buzz.

The Weight, arrives in UK and Irish cinemas on Friday, October 2nd, courtesy of Vertical.

That massive financial investment paid immediate dividends as soon as the film opened to the public. During its opening weekend alone, The Odyssey sailed to a breathtaking $123.5 million in North America.

Lesbian Space Princess is an Australian animated science fiction comedy written and directed by Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese. The film follows 23-year-old space princess Siara, a socially inept, hopeless-romantic lesbian who lives on the planet Clitopolis with her two mums.

Wild Foxes (or Le Danse de Renards) is a thoughtful, articulate French coming-of-age story. The story is set in semi-rural France in a secondary school where the students get amazing sporting and music education, and high-level performance opportunities.

She Dances (2025) is a touching comedy drama following a father and his teenage daughter as she comes of age. Jason, played by Steve Zahn, is empowered to reconnect with her daughter Clair, played by Audrey Clair Zahn whilst supporting her in her regional dance competition alongside her best friend Kat.

When word reached UK Film Review that Peccadillo Pictures had secured the distribution rights for a project titled Lesbian Space Princess, it wasn't just the evocative name that raised eyebrows. It was the pedigree trailing behind it. Fresh from a triumphant world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival—where it secured the prestigious Teddy Award—and an Audience Award win for Best Australian Feature at the Sydney Film Festival

As a massive fan of the first film, which was a colourful, joyous celebration of everything we love about the Mushroom Kingdom, I have been keeping a very close eye on what Illumination and Nintendo have been cooking up. They have delivered the goods in spectacular fashion by dropping the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and it looks like an absolute cosmic beauty.

A biblical drama feature directed by Mauro Borrelli, written by Borrelli and John Collins and starring Jamie Ward, James Oliver Wheatley, James Faulkner and Robert Knepper.

Directed by Leon Joosen, The Land of Sometimes is a spritely addition to the children’s Christmas film genre. This animated piece is a well-crafted, vibrant, and touching creation that will light up family TV screens this Christmas. With dazzling performances from the entire cast, most notably Helena Bonham Carter, who delivers her usual sinister yet alluring demeanour, parents of children will feel engrossed and nostalgic as they become immersed in this film’s lively world.

Still, as an indie production, The Tasters is as close as you can get to all-out European cinema. The story builds, and the characters are drawn in as we progress through the narrative. The ensemble of the young women and the Nazi soldiers are all given their time to shine and be known in their own way, with each personality and idiosyncrasy aired and named as we get to know them.

Vertigo Releasing has officially slated Normal for a theatrical release in the UK and Ireland. Directed by the ever-unpredictable Ben Wheatley and starring the incomparable Bob Odenkirk, this high-octane thriller is set to hit the big screen on Friday 15th May 2026. For those of us who prefer our action with a side of grit and a dash of dark wit, this date cannot come soon enough.

However, Odeon Cinemas has once again stepped into the fray to ensure that the magic of the silver screen remains accessible to all. For this upcoming holiday period, the exhibitor has confirmed the return of its Odeon Kids screenings, offering tickets for the remarkably low price of just £1, including screenings of The Bad Guys 2 (screening 14-19 February 2026) and Gabby's Dollhouse (screening 21-22nd Feb).

The West End was set alight this Tuesday evening as Picturehouse Central hosted the high-profile UK premiere of The Moment. The dispatches and imagery emerging from the red carpet suggest an event that perfectly mirrors the high-octane, stylish energy of the film itself. With a release date set for 20th February, the buzz surrounding this project has reached a fever pitch, marking it as a significant milestone in this year’s cinematic calendar.

This is the incredible, almost unbelievable true story at the heart of California Schemin, and with the release of the new official trailer, we are finally getting a proper look at what promises to be one of the most vibrant British films of the year. The film serves as the directorial debut for James McAvoy, a man whose acting pedigree needs no introduction to the UK Film Review audience.

I haven't had the pleasure of a private screening yet—trust me, I’ve checked the post every morning—but the flurry of information surrounding The Devil Wears Prada 2 has me more excited than Nigel (Stanley Tucci) at a sample sale. After stumbling upon the official trailer on YouTube, I knew it was time to dive into what we actually know about this high-fashion homecoming.