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Now on @AppleTV , The Family Plan 2, starring Mark Wahlberg. This woefully bland, unnecessary sequel, finds Wahlberg and co in London & Paris at Christmas, making it more of a festive advert for those cities than anything else.
Review: boomuk.net/the-family-plan-2.html
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November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Now on @AppleTV , The Family Plan 2, starring Mark Wahlberg. This woefully bland, unnecessary sequel, finds Wahlberg and co in London & Paris at Christmas, making it more of a festive advert for those cities than anything else.
Review: boomuk.net/the-family-plan-2.html
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Review: boomuk.net/the-family-plan-2.html
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Now on @netflix , Train Dreams, starring Joel Edgerton.
A visually sumptous, poetic and melancholic drama, about a man's life growing up mostly in isolation in the woods in early 20th century, is an unforgettable journey.
Review: boomuk.net/train-dreams.html
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A visually sumptous, poetic and melancholic drama, about a man's life growing up mostly in isolation in the woods in early 20th century, is an unforgettable journey.
Review: boomuk.net/train-dreams.html
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November 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Now on @netflix , Train Dreams, starring Joel Edgerton.
A visually sumptous, poetic and melancholic drama, about a man's life growing up mostly in isolation in the woods in early 20th century, is an unforgettable journey.
Review: boomuk.net/train-dreams.html
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A visually sumptous, poetic and melancholic drama, about a man's life growing up mostly in isolation in the woods in early 20th century, is an unforgettable journey.
Review: boomuk.net/train-dreams.html
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Now in UK cinemas, Game, starring Marc Bessant and Jason Williamson. A bold two-handed thriller, featuring a hunter and his human prey in the woods, that's visually striking, although its ending may not win everyone over.
Review: boomuk.net/game.html
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Review: boomuk.net/game.html
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November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Now in UK cinemas, Game, starring Marc Bessant and Jason Williamson. A bold two-handed thriller, featuring a hunter and his human prey in the woods, that's visually striking, although its ending may not win everyone over.
Review: boomuk.net/game.html
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Review: boomuk.net/game.html
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Now in UK cinemas, The Session Man. A pleasing documentary that highlights the extraordinary musical talents of Nicky Hopkins, a name you haven't heard of, but you probably have his music, appearing on over 250 LPs as he has.
Review: boomuk.net/the-session-man.html
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November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Now in UK cinemas, The Session Man. A pleasing documentary that highlights the extraordinary musical talents of Nicky Hopkins, a name you haven't heard of, but you probably have his music, appearing on over 250 LPs as he has.
Review: boomuk.net/the-session-man.html
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Now in UK cinemas, The Ice Tower, starring Marion Cotillard. This dark French fantasy is suitably chilly visually, as a young girl finds herself involved in the production of a fairytale film, but sadly melts into a muddle by its end.
Review: boomuk.net/the-ice-tower.html
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November 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Now in UK cinemas, The Ice Tower, starring Marion Cotillard. This dark French fantasy is suitably chilly visually, as a young girl finds herself involved in the production of a fairytale film, but sadly melts into a muddle by its end.
Review: boomuk.net/the-ice-tower.html
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Official trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, starring Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott. Directed by Rian Johnson.
In select UK cinemas 26th Nov, globally on Netflix 12th Dec.
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In select UK cinemas 26th Nov, globally on Netflix 12th Dec.
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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November 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Official trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, starring Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott. Directed by Rian Johnson.
In select UK cinemas 26th Nov, globally on Netflix 12th Dec.
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In select UK cinemas 26th Nov, globally on Netflix 12th Dec.
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Now on @netflix , In Your Dreams. This Netflix original animated feature visually looks stunning, but its story isn't the stuff the best dreams are made of.
Review: boomuk.net/in-your-dreams.html
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November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Now on @netflix , In Your Dreams. This Netflix original animated feature visually looks stunning, but its story isn't the stuff the best dreams are made of.
Review: boomuk.net/in-your-dreams.html
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Now in UK cinemas, The Wild Geese, Starring Richard Burton, Roger Moore and Richard Harris. This classic 1978 action war film gets a welcome re-release, with a 4K restoration, making this trio of talent worth flocking to see.
Review: boomuk.net/the-wild-geese.html
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November 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Now in UK cinemas, The Wild Geese, Starring Richard Burton, Roger Moore and Richard Harris. This classic 1978 action war film gets a welcome re-release, with a 4K restoration, making this trio of talent worth flocking to see.
Review: boomuk.net/the-wild-geese.html
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Now in UK cinemas, Valley of the Shadow of Death, starring Anthony Wong. A beatifully crafted, sombre drama from Hong Kong, that finds a pastor faced with giving someone forgiveness, whom he thinks doesn't deserve it.
Review: boomuk.net/valley-of-the-shadow-of-death.html
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November 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Now in UK cinemas, Valley of the Shadow of Death, starring Anthony Wong. A beatifully crafted, sombre drama from Hong Kong, that finds a pastor faced with giving someone forgiveness, whom he thinks doesn't deserve it.
Review: boomuk.net/valley-of-the-shadow-of-death.html
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Review: boomuk.net/valley-of-the-shadow-of-death.html
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Now on @PrimeVideo , Playdate, starring Alan Ritchson and Kevin James. Tough guy Ritchson decides to go goofy-with-guns for this kooky buddy flick, about fathers and sons out for fun, in what many may find the guiltiest of pleasures.
Review: boomuk.net/playdate.html
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Review: boomuk.net/playdate.html
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November 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Now on @PrimeVideo , Playdate, starring Alan Ritchson and Kevin James. Tough guy Ritchson decides to go goofy-with-guns for this kooky buddy flick, about fathers and sons out for fun, in what many may find the guiltiest of pleasures.
Review: boomuk.net/playdate.html
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Review: boomuk.net/playdate.html
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Official teaser trailer for Toy Story 5, with the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.
In cinemas June 2026.
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In cinemas June 2026.
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Toy Story 5 | Teaser Trailer | In Theaters June 19
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November 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Official teaser trailer for Toy Story 5, with the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.
In cinemas June 2026.
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In cinemas June 2026.
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Now out on 4K UHD,BD/DVD, 28 Years Later, starring Alfie Williams & Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Danny Boyle returns to the zombie franchise, but its plot is too thin, so an upcoming sequel can also be accomodated - at this film's expense.
Review: boomuk.net/28-years-later.html
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November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Now out on 4K UHD,BD/DVD, 28 Years Later, starring Alfie Williams & Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Danny Boyle returns to the zombie franchise, but its plot is too thin, so an upcoming sequel can also be accomodated - at this film's expense.
Review: boomuk.net/28-years-later.html
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Now out on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, The Phoenician Scheme, starring Bencio del Toro, Mia Threapleton & Michael Cera. Yet another gloriously unmistakable Wes Anderson film, as a man works on his legacy despite attempted assassinations.
Review: boomuk.net/the-phoenician-scheme.html
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November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Now out on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, The Phoenician Scheme, starring Bencio del Toro, Mia Threapleton & Michael Cera. Yet another gloriously unmistakable Wes Anderson film, as a man works on his legacy despite attempted assassinations.
Review: boomuk.net/the-phoenician-scheme.html
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Now out on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves. A tiresome John Wick spin-off, that is one generic action scene after the next, which just doesn't have what it takes to keep audiences on their toes.
Review: boomuk.net/ballerina.html
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November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Now out on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves. A tiresome John Wick spin-off, that is one generic action scene after the next, which just doesn't have what it takes to keep audiences on their toes.
Review: boomuk.net/ballerina.html
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Review: boomuk.net/ballerina.html
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Official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, and Brie Larson.
In UK cinemas 3rd April 2026.
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In UK cinemas 3rd April 2026.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Universal Pictures UK
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November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, and Brie Larson.
In UK cinemas 3rd April 2026.
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In UK cinemas 3rd April 2026.
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Now on @netflix, Frankenstein, with Oscar Isaac & Jacob Elordi. Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of this classic is what you'd expect visually, gothically grandiose. The script however, suffers from pacing issues during its 2.5 hours.
Review: boomuk.net/frankenstein.html
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November 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Now on @netflix, Frankenstein, with Oscar Isaac & Jacob Elordi. Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of this classic is what you'd expect visually, gothically grandiose. The script however, suffers from pacing issues during its 2.5 hours.
Review: boomuk.net/frankenstein.html
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Review: boomuk.net/frankenstein.html
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Now out in UK cinemas, Anemone, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean & Samantha Morton. Day-Lewis comes out of yet another retirement, this time for an emotional heavy drama, directed by his son Ronan, that is utterly draining.
Review: boomuk.net/anemone.html
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November 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Now out in UK cinemas, Anemone, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean & Samantha Morton. Day-Lewis comes out of yet another retirement, this time for an emotional heavy drama, directed by his son Ronan, that is utterly draining.
Review: boomuk.net/anemone.html
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Review: boomuk.net/anemone.html
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Now on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, Thunderbolts*, starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour. This Marvel outing is sub-standard on all fronts, with a lame script and generic action sequences, making it all too missable.
Review: boomuk.net/thunderbolts.html
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November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Now on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, Thunderbolts*, starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour. This Marvel outing is sub-standard on all fronts, with a lame script and generic action sequences, making it all too missable.
Review: boomuk.net/thunderbolts.html
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Review: boomuk.net/thunderbolts.html
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Now on Blu-ray & DVD, The Ritual, starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens. Although the almost competely handheld cam is irritating, the story, based on a true story of an exorcism of a young woman in 1928, is utterly absorbing.
Review: boomuk.net/the-ritual.html
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November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Now on Blu-ray & DVD, The Ritual, starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens. Although the almost competely handheld cam is irritating, the story, based on a true story of an exorcism of a young woman in 1928, is utterly absorbing.
Review: boomuk.net/the-ritual.html
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Review: boomuk.net/the-ritual.html
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Now on Blu-ray & DVD, Clown in a Cornfield. There's a sense that this film just doesn't take the horror genre seriously enough, with the weakest of scripts and a slasher villain that's just downright embarassing. Review: boomuk.net/clown-in-a-cornfield.html
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November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Now on Blu-ray & DVD, Clown in a Cornfield. There's a sense that this film just doesn't take the horror genre seriously enough, with the weakest of scripts and a slasher villain that's just downright embarassing. Review: boomuk.net/clown-in-a-cornfield.html
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Now on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan. Director Ryan Coogler teams up with Jordn for a fifth time, with him playing identical twins in this atmospheric vampire film that sadly doesn't have much to sink its teeth into.
Review: boomuk.net/sinners.html
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Review: boomuk.net/sinners.html
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November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Now on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan. Director Ryan Coogler teams up with Jordn for a fifth time, with him playing identical twins in this atmospheric vampire film that sadly doesn't have much to sink its teeth into.
Review: boomuk.net/sinners.html
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Review: boomuk.net/sinners.html
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Now on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, Until Dawn. A so-so videogame gets a so-so screen adaptation, featuring a generic family member missing, and then covering everything, and everyone, in fair amounts of gore.
Review: boomuk.net/until-dawn.html
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November 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Now on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, Until Dawn. A so-so videogame gets a so-so screen adaptation, featuring a generic family member missing, and then covering everything, and everyone, in fair amounts of gore.
Review: boomuk.net/until-dawn.html
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Review: boomuk.net/until-dawn.html
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Now out on DVD, Parthenope, starring Celeste Dalia Porta. Paolo Sorrentino's latest is a sumptuous, stunningly shot coming-of-age tale, that sees a beautiful young woman take an unconventional path through life.
Review: boomuk.net/parthenope.html
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Review: boomuk.net/parthenope.html
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November 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Now out on DVD, Parthenope, starring Celeste Dalia Porta. Paolo Sorrentino's latest is a sumptuous, stunningly shot coming-of-age tale, that sees a beautiful young woman take an unconventional path through life.
Review: boomuk.net/parthenope.html
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Review: boomuk.net/parthenope.html
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Now in UK cinemas, Relay, starring Riz Ahmed and Lily James. This retro taut thriller finds a conspiracy from a drugs company in the balance, with all concerned in peril.
Review: boomuk.net/relay.html
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Review: boomuk.net/relay.html
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October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Now in UK cinemas, Relay, starring Riz Ahmed and Lily James. This retro taut thriller finds a conspiracy from a drugs company in the balance, with all concerned in peril.
Review: boomuk.net/relay.html
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Review: boomuk.net/relay.html
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Now in UK cinemas, Continental '25. This bittersweet Romanian drama gives an insight of a bailiff and of the city she lives in.
Review:boomuk.net/kontinental-25.html
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October 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Now in UK cinemas, Continental '25. This bittersweet Romanian drama gives an insight of a bailiff and of the city she lives in.
Review:boomuk.net/kontinental-25.html
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