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The world of John Wick opens up more with this new spin-off, which follows a female assassin as she seeks revenge for her family's murder. But is it a joy killer?

Flipping the Avengers plot and adding a good share of melancholy, this new entry in the MCU re-prioritises character development over mindless spectacle. Themes of mental illness give the story a fresh sensation. Pugh’s Yelena is the standout character. Visually, the tone is darker, the action is more grounded, and the colour palette adds nuances of grey. It is not perfect, oversimplifying some of its subject. All in all, Thunderbolts* is a step back, in the right direction f

This early 90s superhero flick adapts the characters from the comics and nuances of the popular ‘87 animated series. It’s quirky, dark, fun!

Ethan Hunt needs to fight an invisible villain, who recruited an old nemesis, all while being disavowed once again by his own country.

This directorial debut by the twin brothers Philippou creatively reinvents the horror subgenre of possession. An interesting, fresh concept!