REVIEW: Heart of the Beast (2026 Film) - Starring Brad Pitt

Heart of the Beast works best when it focuses on the relationship between James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin. Brad Pitt gives a convincing performance, while Odin feels like a genuine character rather than a sentimental prop. The spectacular Alaskan landscapes also give the film an impressive sense of isolation, and several of the survival sequences provide plenty of tension.

The film does have its weaknesses. The repeated war flashbacks become distracting, the CGI wildlife can look unconvincing, and the sheer number of injuries and dangers eventually pushes the story beyond credibility. Revealing Odin's survival early also reduces some of the suspense, while the more sentimental moments can feel overly obvious. Even so, the central relationship and impressive setting make Heart of the Beast a worthwhile survival thriller.

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REVIEW: Run Hide Fight: Infidels (2026 Film) - Starring Jonathan Majors

Run Hide Fight: Infidels is a provocative and deliberately uncompromising action thriller that takes a terrorist attack on a US university and pushes the scenario to an extreme. The slow-burn opening eventually gives way to fast-paced action as students, a security guard and a former Delta Force soldier attempt to fight back against an ISIS cell trying to establish a caliphate. The political message is impossible to miss, and the film's blunt approach will divide audiences, but there is no denying that it tackles a subject rarely explored this directly in mainstream Hollywood action films.

The small budget does show at times, and the screenplay can be heavy-handed, particularly when characters are used to represent political viewpoints rather than being fully developed individuals. However, the action is entertaining, the tension builds effectively and Jonathan Majors gives a strong performance as Clay Saunders. Run Hide Fight: Infidels is not subtle, but it is intense, entertaining and willing to make its argument without backing away from it.

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REVIEW: Runner (2026 Film) - Starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson

 

Runner pairs Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson in a familiar buddy-action setup as a former soldier and an unlikely companion become targets of a Colombian cartel while trying to complete a vital medical delivery. The action is the main attraction, with vehicle chases, shootouts, explosions and plenty of close-quarters violence keeping the pace moving. Ritchson fits the role well, while Wilson provides most of the humour, and their contrasting personalities make the partnership enjoyable.

The story follows a well-worn formula, with personal tragedy, criminals, betrayal and a race against time all familiar territory. There are few genuine surprises, but the film's short running time prevents it from becoming tiresome. The emotional material gives Ritchson's character some extra depth, while the two leads are well matched throughout. Runner is generic and predictable, but it remains an enjoyable way to spend 90 minutes.

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REVIEW: Motor City (2026 Film) - Starring Alan Ritchson, Ben Foster, Pablo Schreiber, Lionel Boyce and Shailene Woodley

Motor City proves that action films do not need endless dialogue to make an impact. Driven by Alan Ritchson's commanding physical performance, brutal action scenes and a superb rock soundtrack, the film tells its revenge story almost entirely through visuals. Its blend of silent-style storytelling and gritty 1970s action influences creates something that feels genuinely fresh.

The underlying revenge plot is fairly conventional, and the pacing occasionally suffers from slow-motion sequences that overstay their welcome. Even so, the film's confidence, originality and explosive finale make it an engaging and memorable action thriller that stands apart from most modern entries in the genre.

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REVIEW: Enola Holmes 3 (2026 Film) - Starring Millie Bobby Brown

Enola Holmes 3 follows Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) to Malta for her wedding to Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge), where celebration quickly gives way to chaos when Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) disappears and a wider conspiracy begins to unfold. As Enola investigates, she is pulled into a tangled case involving political corruption, hidden wartime gold and the return of Moriarty, while Dr Watson (Himesh Patel) becomes an unexpected ally and Eudoria Holmes (Helena Bonham Carter) appears briefly to support the unfolding crisis.

The film delivers a visually rich and energetic mystery, with strong performances carrying much of the weight, particularly Millie Bobby Brown’s Enola and Henry Cavill’s Sherlock. However, the investigation itself often takes a back seat to action and treasure hunt elements, and the structure begins to feel familiar by the third instalment. While still entertaining and stylish, it shows clear signs of franchise fatigue, even if the emotional resolution and cast chemistry keep it engaging through to the end.

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REVIEW: Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026 Film) - Starring John Krasinski

Jack Ryan is drawn back into the world of covert operations when an international mission collapses and exposes a wider conspiracy linked to a rogue black-ops unit. As the situation escalates, he is forced to work with familiar allies Mike November and James Greer, whose experience becomes vital in responding to a rapidly developing threat.

The mission grows increasingly dangerous as Jack is joined by MI6 officer Emma Marlow, and together the team navigates a web of betrayal and shifting loyalties. With time running out and the stakes rising, they are pushed towards a final confrontation that tests both their skills and their trust in one another.

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