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Read music video reviews by film critics at UK Film Review. Submit your music video for review by clicking Get Reviewed at the top of the website. Music Video Reviews One of the most exciting sub-genres our critics review is music videos. They are often incredible pieces of storytelling, either in their own right or aligned with the song playing over them. On this page you will find a great selection of music video reviews from the team of critics at UK Film Review. If you are a filmmaker or artist who would like us to review your music video, submit your film here . When it comes to reviewing a music video, the process differs slightly from perhaps a narrative short film or documentary. The music has to be explored far more intimately than if it were a soundtrack because that's where the story originates from rather than being added further down the line. Music videos do conform to genres but these are often musical genres rather than film categories, for example pop, folk, rock, rap etc. So this will also influence the music video review our critics write because the target audience is going to be considered. Music videos may take a variety of forms or even combine different aspects to create a different effect on the viewer. For example, it is common for a music video to contain a small narrative, as well as live performance footage. Top filmmakers making music videos will be able to immerse you into the song and story without leaving you feeling like you have just watched a promo piece. Choreography is also a common trait in music videos, with dance sequences and flash mobs recurring - often in pop music videos. Editors of music videos will have their work cut out to ensure the choreography looks tight and engaging without it feeling staged or lifeless. Hopefully the array of music video reviews you see below will include some gems for you to peruse. Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of the article, as we often include the actual music video so you can watch it for yourself. RAUNCHADELIC Matt Trapp CATACLYSM William Curzon Psiblingz - Till We're Found William Curzon Mammoth: Adventures In Gnomeman's Land William Hemingway Flesh Wanting Blood William Hemingway Lovin' You James Learoyd To Be Frank Chris Olson The Wanderer Matt Trapp The Sanctity of Faith Patrick Foley Bitter Cherry – Hunger Short Film Review alexjames96 Jun 3, 2025 2 min read Ain’t my Vibe Short Music Video Review alexjames96 Jun 6, 2024 2 min read Cinerama (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Mar 17, 2024 2 min read Homecoming (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Dec 19, 2023 2 min read Sheep F-cked In the Head Short Film Review alexjames96 Nov 16, 2023 2 min read Service for The King short film review Theo Aug 1, 2022 2 min read More Film Reviews

Film Feature by Chris Olson Film fans, and myself included, are often cynical about the "legacy sequel" trend, but when the news broke that the original trifecta of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt were officially returning to the offices of Runway , even my stony critic’s heart skipped a beat. 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. The UK Release Date for The Devil Wears Prada 2 Mark your calendars and perhaps start looking for a coat that doesn’t look like a "lumpy blue sweater." 20th Century Studios has confirmed that the film will have a simultaneous global rollout. For those of us in the UK, The Devil Wears Prada 2  is currently scheduled to hit cinemas on 1 May 2026 . Bear in mind, this can all change, so don't shout at me if it gets pushed back. It’s a poetic bit of scheduling, landing almost exactly twenty years after the original film redefined the workplace comedy. While there was some initial internet chatter about a potential streaming-only debut, the massive trailer views have clearly convinced the studio that this is a "theatrical-must". The Devil Wears Prada 2 Official Film Trailer The Devil Wears Prada 2 Casting The biggest draw, of course, is the return of the "Holy Trinity." Meryl Streep  is back as Miranda Priestly, and from the early whispers, she hasn’t softened with age. Anne Hathaway  reprises her role as Andy Sachs—reportedly now a senior Features Editor—while Emily Blunt  returns as Emily Charlton. The plot twist? Emily is no longer the assistant scurrying for coffee. Reports from Variety  and The Hollywood Reporter  suggest she is now a high-powered executive at a luxury conglomerate, holding the very advertising dollars that a struggling Miranda desperately needs to save Runway  in a dying print market. Adding to the excitement is a stellar supporting cast. Stanley Tucci  is back as Nigel (thank goodness), joined by newcomers including Kenneth Branagh  (playing Miranda’s new husband), Lucy Liu , Justin Theroux , and Simone Ashley . There are even confirmed cameos from Lady Gaga  and Donatella Versace , ensuring the fashion credentials remain impeccable. The Official Trailer If you haven't seen the trailer that dropped earlier this week, and someone skipped past it in this article, you are missing out on some sparky fun. These characters don't seem to have been impacted by the distance since their last outing, coming across as engagingly wry and full of snide and disdain for each other. Whilst we have been mildly let down by sequels emerging decades after the original (looking at you Happy Gilmore 2), and the original film here being another lightning-in-a-bottle moment, with director David Frankel  and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna returning, there is a real sense that this isn't just a cash-grab. It’s a continuation of a story that, much like a classic Chanel suit, never truly goes out of style.

Film Feature by Chris Olson If there is one thing that fuels the engine of the film industry more than caffeine and blockbuster budgets, it is the glorious, chaotic, and often contradictory world of internet speculation. We are currently staring down the barrel of 2026, and the anticipation for Spider-Man: Brand New Day  has reached a fever pitch that would make even J. Jonah Jameson’s blood pressure spike. Tom Halland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day Suit Reveal I must admit I am finding an almost childlike joy in the sheer variety of "leaks" and "confirmed" reports floating around the digital ether. I’ve been happily drowning in the sea of theories. From street-level mobsters to reality-warping goddesses, the internet seems convinced that Peter Parker isn’t just facing a villain; he’s facing an entire phone book of them. The Seven-Year Itch: Michael Mando’s Scorpion The most persistent—and frankly, most satisfying—rumour involves the return of Michael Mando  as Mac Gargan. We first met him in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming , and the internet has never forgotten that mid-credits scene.  Collider  and various scooper sites have been buzzing about Mando finally donning the stinger. He also currently sits on the film's IMDb page. There is a delicious irony in the "Brand New Day" title if the film reaches back nearly a decade to settle an old score. Rumours suggest he might be the "big bad" or perhaps an enforcer funded by a certain angry newsman. After Mando’s powerhouse performance in Better Call Saul , the consensus online is that we are long overdue for a bit of Scorpion-themed mayhem. SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY - Day One on Set The Crime Boss: Marvin Jones III as Tombstone One of the more concrete "leaks" that has sent fans into a frenzy comes from Flickering Myth  and several production trackers, claiming that Marvin Jones III  has been cast as Lonnie Lincoln, better known as Tombstone. Spider-Man Brand New Day Adds Marvin Jones Who Reprises Tombstone What makes this so delightful is the meta-layer: Jones already voiced the character to chilling effect in Into the Spider-Verse . The internet is currently debating whether he will be a hulking, street-level rival to the Kingpin or a supernatural force. Either way, the idea of a monochromatic mob boss terrorising a post-memory-wipe Peter Parker fits the "back to basics" tone Kevin Feige has been teasing. The Nicole Kidman Mystery: Chameleon or Spider-Queen? This is where the speculation gets truly wild. Heroic Hollywood  and several Reddit sleuths have been dissecting a rumour that Nicole Kidman  is being eyed for a major antagonistic role. The guesses here are all over the map. Some think she’s a gender-swapped Chameleon , a master of disguise who could explain how a "mysterious force" begins to unravel the city. Others are holding out hope for the Spider-Queen , suggesting a more horrific, "Man-Spider" mutation plotline inspired by the 90s animated series. There’s even a vocal minority wondering if she’s a multiverse-hopping threat like Shathra . It’s the kind of high-profile casting rumour that keeps the forums alive at 3 am. The Anti-Hero Antagonists: Punisher and Savage Hulk While not strictly "villains" in the traditional sense, the internet is convinced that Frank Castle and Bruce Banner will be giving Spidey a very hard time. Screen Rant  and GamesRadar  have highlighted set photos (reportedly from the Glasgow shoot) showing Jon Bernthal ’s Punisher pointing a firearm directly at our web-slinger. The prevailing theory is that Spidey will be caught in the crossfire of a brutal gang war, with Bernthal’s Punisher acting as a lethal foil to Peter’s "no-kill" rule. Add to that the whispers from The Cosmic Circus  about Mark Ruffalo  returning as a "Savage Hulk"—triggered by trauma or perhaps the mental manipulations of a hidden foe—and you have a recipe for a film that feels less like a solo outing and more like a street-level "Civil War." The Mister Negative Debate For a few weeks, the internet was certain that Mister Negative  and his Inner Demons were the primary threat, sparked by set photos of an armoured truck bearing a very familiar "demon" logo. However, in true internet fashion, the tide has recently turned. The Cosmic Circus  recently suggested that Martin Li might not appear at all, or that the "demon" imagery was a misdirection. This has led to a fascinating split in the fanbase: half are mourning the loss of a live-action Steven Yeun as Li, while the other half are pivoting to the idea that the "demons" are actually enforcers for Tombstone  or Hammerhead . Whatever the truth may be, the joy is in the guessing. Whether we get a grounded crime thriller or a supernatural nightmare involving Nicole Kidman as an insect goddess, the internet has ensured that Spider-Man: Brand New Day  is already the most talked-about enigma of 2026. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Suit Reveal

Film Feature by Chris Olson I have a confession to make, and it feels somewhat appropriate given the title of the film currently dominating every headline in Hollywood. I have not yet seen Sinners . As the editor of UK Film Review , I usually pride myself on being at the front of the queue, but life—and perhaps a subconscious fear of Ryan Coogler’s vampire-infested Mississippi Delta—got in the way. However, after my UK Film Club Podcast  co-host Brian Penn declared it his absolute favourite film of 2025, I’ve found myself in a state of frantic anticipation. Brian is not a man given to easy hyperbole; if he says a supernatural thriller set in the Jim Crow era is a masterpiece, you book the IMAX ticket immediately. The Academy clearly agrees, as Sinners  has just made history by racking up a staggering 16 nominations . Here is a breakdown of the nods for the film that has me feeling like the only person left in the dark. Best Picture This is the big one. Sinners  joins an elite club of films that define their era. By securing 16 nominations, it has surpassed the record of 14 held by All About Eve  (1950), Titanic  (1997), and La La Land  (2016) . For a horror-inflected drama to be the frontrunner for the night's top prize suggests Coogler has crafted something far more profound than a mere genre piece. Best Director - Ryan Coogler It is almost hard to believe this is Coogler's first nomination in this category. After being arguably overlooked for Black Panther , he has finally forced the Academy’s hand. He follows in the footsteps of legends like William Friedkin  and Jordan Peele , who proved that "genre" films can be high art. Sinners Official Film Trailer 2 Best Actor - Michael B. Jordan Jordan pulls double duty here as the Smokestack twins, Elijah and Elias. To be nominated for playing two characters in one film is a rare feat, reminiscent of Nicolas Cage  in Adaptation  or Jeremy Irons  in Dead Ringers . Brian tells me the distinction between the two brothers is so seamless you forget you’re watching the same actor. Best Supporting Actor - Delroy Lindo Lindo plays Delta Slim, and his inclusion was one of the morning's most celebrated surprises. Lindo has long been a titan of the screen, and seeing him nominated brings to mind the late-career recognition of actors like Christopher Plummer  for Beginners . Best Supporting Actress - Wunmi Mosaku As Annie, a Hoodoo practitioner, Mosaku has supposedly delivered the performance of her career. The Academy has a history of rewarding powerful supporting turns in atmospheric dramas, much like Mo’Nique  in Precious . Mo’Nique  in Precious Best Original Screenplay - Ryan Coogler Coogler didn’t just direct; he wrote this haunting tale of twins returning to a hometown that holds more than just human monsters. This nomination puts him in the company of storytellers like Quentin Tarantino , who often blend historical tension with explosive fiction. Best Casting - Francine Maisler This is a historic nomination, as it marks the inaugural year for the Best Casting  category. Sinners  is a fitting first nominee, given the ensemble that ranges from veterans like Lindo to the film debut of Miles Caton . Best Cinematography - Autumn Durald Arkapaw Arkapaw is only the fourth woman ever nominated in this category. Her work on Sinners  is being compared to the lush, terrifying visuals of Robert Richardson ’s work. Seeing the 1930s South through her lens is, apparently, a transformative experience. Best Original Score - Ludwig Göransson Göransson is quickly becoming the most decorated composer of his generation. Having already won for Oppenheimer , his work here blends Delta blues with supernatural dread. It’s a sonic landscape that follows the trail blazed by Ennio Morricone . Oppenheimer Official Film Trailer Best Original Song - "I Lied To You" The music is central to Sinners , and this nomination highlights the film’s "musical-adjacent" soul. It sits in the tradition of haunting cinematic songs like Bruce Springsteen ’s "Streets of Philadelphia." Best Film Editing - Michael P. Shawver Cutting a film where the lead actor plays twins requires surgical precision. Shawver’s nomination reflects the technical mastery required to make the "Smokestack Twins" a reality, much like the seamless editing in The Social Network . Best Production Design - Hannah Beachler and Monique Champagne Beachler already made history with Black Panther , and her recreation of a 1930s Mississippi "juke joint" is said to be a character in its own right. It’s the kind of world-building that won The Great Gatsby  its Oscars. The Great Gatsby Official Film Trailer Best Costume Design - Ruth E. Carter With this fifth nomination, Carter becomes the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history. Her ability to tell stories through fabric is legendary, following the path of great designers like Edith Head . Best Makeup and Hairstyling Transforming Michael B. Jordan into two distinct men—and presumably dealing with the more "vampiric" elements of the plot—earned the team this nod. This category has previously honoured the transformative work in films like An American Werewolf in London . Best Sound In a film where music and supernatural horror collide, the soundscape is vital. This nomination acknowledges the intricate balance between the foot-stomping blues and the chilling whispers of the night. Best Visual Effects Rounding out the 16 is a nod for the effects that bring Coogler’s "music-loving vampires" to life. It’s a testament to the film’s scale that it can compete here alongside the biggest blockbusters of the year. I feel like a sinner myself for having missed this cinematic event during its initial run. Brian’s relentless praise was the first spark, but these 16 nominations have turned that spark into a bonfire. It is time for me to catch up, and luckily, Sinners is currently available to watch in the UK on Sky Cinema/NowTV.