While detractors of the first film will likely not be persuaded by Avatar 2: Aquatic Boogaloo's flashy 3D gimmicks, those on the fence or otherwise still in love with the first film […] will be pleasantly surprised to hear that not only was The Way of Water worth the wait, but it also surpasses the heights of the first film.

The real achievement of this ripping action flick, bless its existence, is its characters and themes: there’s a full meal here, and all of it is delicious.

Whether The Way of Water sinks or swims come its release in December, I remain an apologist for the original Avatar.

If you like nu-metal rock and are inclined towards brutal on-screen kills, you should grab some popcorn and a pop-top because this flick might just be up your alley.

Looking at the poster for Bullet Train is a testament to the sheer amount of content and attention to detail that you’re going to find when you sit down for this one, which you should do at your earliest convenience.

Largely free of overt fan service or nostalgia-baiting, Prey is the rare modern prequel that dares to use its framework to propel the series in new directions, widening the universe without overcrowding it with familiar characters or obnoxiously hinting at an immediate sequel.

Thor: Love and Thunder offers a colourful, lively enough diversion that should sate appetites until the next offering arrives, even if it doesn't necessarily accelerate the hype train.

As blockbuster sequels grow increasingly more divisive and audiences more critical, is that enough? Can a film ride on the sway of dinosaurs and Jeff Goldblum alone? The answer is… kind of, actually.

A testament to the quality of this film and its handling of suspense […] is that although there are missiles and all manner of other Fast and Furious-esque set pieces, nothing is more thrilling than a low-fi, nostalgic dog fight using nothing more than bullets and mean words. 

After being rejected for a “game changer” role, Nick Cage takes the job of entertaining eccentric millionaire superfan Javi (Pedro Pascal) at his birthday party in Spain. Things take an action-movie turn when the CIA recruits Nick to spy on Javi as they believe him to be an extremely dangerous cartel kingpin.