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It's an interesting saga, as evidenced by the box office success of its first two installments. However, it has yet to reach its full potential, due to creative limitations imposed by its desire to appeal to the widest possible audience.

This second installment proves it once again. It's a film with good intentions, but it falls short of reaching its full potential. The cast is solid, the characters are frightening, and it has a cruel undercurrent; it's time for it to break free and better realize its potential.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 delivers a second installment that feels more brutal, though perhaps it loses some of the charm of its predecessor. Its pacing is uneven, but it's still quite enjoyable to watch, considering it's a film that has had much of its excitement stripped away in an attempt to appeal to the widest possible audience.

Credit must be given to its director, Emma Tammi, who, despite the clear limitation of showing gore to please everyone, perfectly conveys a sense of terror in her direction. It's a film that delves deeper into the world where everything takes place, but at the same time tries to be a bit more serious than necessary. Perhaps this approach is understandable in order to better understand its characters, but it also makes the film feel too slow for what it truly deserved. However, when it finally breaks free from this constraint, the film reaches its best moment, opening up new avenues and ideas that prove quite interesting.

It's entertaining as long as the viewer can avoid taking it too seriously, and fans will enjoy the inclusion of numerous references and expansions to the popular universe it belongs to. The saga's greatest strength remains giving fans what they came for, and it's they who will sustain it in the future. However, it needs to bring more freshness to what's coming next.

I'd say this film falls a step short of its predecessor, though its chaotic script still manages to convey attitudes and feelings, and introduces a new character who ends up being the most effective element of the film. It's adequate, not bad, has enjoyable moments, and a story that's easy to follow.

A24 and David Freyne deliver a romantic comedy with a distinctly classic style, the kind that seems to have been lost in modern cinema. It captures the essence of a love that doesn't pretend to be intellectual, but rather expresses itself through feelings, narrated in a story that is both funny and deeply introspective.

With a charming cast including Miles Teller, Elisabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner, we delve into a story full of moments and sweetness that, amidst the science fiction it proposes, takes us on a delightful journey through time, through what we lost and what we built.

Eternity skillfully crafts a narrative about time and moments. This journey toward love through memories offers a charming film that invites us to appreciate a path filled with fun and chemistry between its protagonists, who present us with three endearing characters grappling with decisions and memories of their own joys and sorrows. It's a script with standout moments that manages to tell a simple yet nuanced story, exploring the very essence of our capacity to love.

Directed by David Freyne, with a touch reminiscent of the great classics, this is a delightful story that touches hearts and brings tears to your eyes. It explores the different kinds of love and what it truly means to find your soulmate, without aspiring to be anything more than a romantic comedy with the familiar tropes of a genre that delights and continues to delight when crafted with care. A film that skillfully balances eccentricity, humor, and emotion, offering the viewer genuine pleasure in a story of love and memories.

It has its ups and downs, but that doesn't stop us, as viewers, from enjoying the film. While it clearly follows the rules of romantic comedy, it deviates enough from the beaten path to forge its own style, achieving a refreshing moment of romantic tenderness with a charming story. It's a sweet, spiritual, and somewhat witty take on the dreams that can arise in the afterlife.

One of the biggest surprises of 2025, this film brings justice to a genre that has often been denied its due. A love story that invites us to relive memories and enjoy all the ways of loving and experiencing each of the milestones that mark our lives.

David Michôd returns to directing after a couple of years' absence with a sports biopic about boxer Christy Martin and her complex life outside the ring. A solid film that relies primarily on the performances of its two leads.

The incredible performances of Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster are at the heart of a film that rests entirely on the shoulders of these two talented protagonists.

Christy narrates, in a linear fashion, the life and career of the American boxer, who carries a heavy burden both in the sport and in her personal life, marked by excessive violence that adds great depth to the story. Told without flashbacks, the narrative unfolds like an adventure into the unknown. Domestic violence is depicted in stark detail, while the protagonist's vulnerability, trapped by the falsehood of her own decisions and fears, leads to a surprisingly effective plot, even with the typical clichés of the genre, which, when well-executed, become valuable entertainment.

This journey is portrayed extraordinarily by Sydney Sweeney, who once again demonstrates her abundant talent. The actress effortlessly carries the entire dramatic weight of the film, full of nuance and intense emotions, breaking free from her stereotypical image and making it clear that she is a highly capable performer, not just a brand. This is especially true considering she is joined by Ben Foster, who once again dazzles with a character that is truly frightening, his portrayal impressive and conveying the deceit and violence in a terrifying way. Adding to this are strong supporting actors such as Merritt Wever and Katy O'Brian.

Perhaps the film's weaknesses lie in its attempt to cover too many themes, which affects its runtime and causes uneven pacing. It reaches its peak in the final act, where it becomes truly raw and terrifying. Its sports theme is effective, well-directed, and well-portrayed, but it's the external violence that becomes the most captivating aspect of a story that has much more to say.

A solid and competent film that ultimately proves far more powerful than one might expect. With authority and determination, and despite the clichés and effective tropes that always abound, it offers an intelligent and raw portrayal of a reality that extends far beyond the world of sports. It's a film with a clear message, one that doesn't simply aim to highlight a female boxer, but rather to tell the story of a woman whose life has been filled with terror, yet who knows how to keep fighting. Highly recommended, and yes, Sydney is talented, not just a jeans brand.