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Now out on 4K UHD, BD, DVD, Superman, starring David Corenswet. Sure, you'll believe a man can fly, but less believable is how disappointing James Gunn's reboot of DC's man of steel is, with an all too flimsy effort.
Review: boomuk.net/superman2025.html
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Review: boomuk.net/superman2025.html
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January 29, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Now out on 4K UHD, BD, DVD, Superman, starring David Corenswet. Sure, you'll believe a man can fly, but less believable is how disappointing James Gunn's reboot of DC's man of steel is, with an all too flimsy effort.
Review: boomuk.net/superman2025.html
#Superman
Review: boomuk.net/superman2025.html
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Now out on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Although its story could best be described as formula-ic, the action sequences, like F1 car tires, are gripping.
Review: boomuk.net/f1.html
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Review: boomuk.net/f1.html
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January 29, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Now out on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Although its story could best be described as formula-ic, the action sequences, like F1 car tires, are gripping.
Review: boomuk.net/f1.html
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Review: boomuk.net/f1.html
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Now out on Blu-ray, The Shrouds, starring Vincent Cassel. David Croneberg's latest explores his usual themes of love, death and body horror, as a tech giant's latest project has cemeteries with 24-hour filming inside the coffins.
Review: boomuk.net/the-shrouds.html
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Review: boomuk.net/the-shrouds.html
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January 29, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Now out on Blu-ray, The Shrouds, starring Vincent Cassel. David Croneberg's latest explores his usual themes of love, death and body horror, as a tech giant's latest project has cemeteries with 24-hour filming inside the coffins.
Review: boomuk.net/the-shrouds.html
#TheShrouds
Review: boomuk.net/the-shrouds.html
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Now in UK cinemas, The History of Sound, Starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor. This period drama quietly simmers as two men embark on recording folk songs on the road.
Review: boomuk.net/the-history-of-sound.html
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Review: boomuk.net/the-history-of-sound.html
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January 23, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Now in UK cinemas, The History of Sound, Starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor. This period drama quietly simmers as two men embark on recording folk songs on the road.
Review: boomuk.net/the-history-of-sound.html
#TheHistoryOfSound
Review: boomuk.net/the-history-of-sound.html
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Now in UK cinemas, No Other Choice. Park Chan-wook's latest is a deliciously dark take on a paper-making company that would concern David Brent, when a recently fired worker goes to life-threatening lengths to secure his next job.
Review: boomuk.net/no-other-choice.html
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Review: boomuk.net/no-other-choice.html
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January 23, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Now in UK cinemas, No Other Choice. Park Chan-wook's latest is a deliciously dark take on a paper-making company that would concern David Brent, when a recently fired worker goes to life-threatening lengths to secure his next job.
Review: boomuk.net/no-other-choice.html
#NoOtherChoice
Review: boomuk.net/no-other-choice.html
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Now in UK cinemas, Dogs at the Opera. this Russian flick is basic on every level, from its low-level animation, to its bare bones of a story and characters, that are a gang of dogs with generic cuteness.
Review: boomuk.net/dogs-at-the-opera.html
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Review: boomuk.net/dogs-at-the-opera.html
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January 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Now in UK cinemas, Dogs at the Opera. this Russian flick is basic on every level, from its low-level animation, to its bare bones of a story and characters, that are a gang of dogs with generic cuteness.
Review: boomuk.net/dogs-at-the-opera.html
#DogsAtTheOpera
Review: boomuk.net/dogs-at-the-opera.html
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Now on @netflix , The Rip, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The talented friends star in a white knuckle ride of a taut thriller, as a police team collect a houseful of illegal cash, which turns out to be way more than expected.
Review: boomuk.net/the-rip.html
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Review: boomuk.net/the-rip.html
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January 16, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Now on @netflix , The Rip, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The talented friends star in a white knuckle ride of a taut thriller, as a police team collect a houseful of illegal cash, which turns out to be way more than expected.
Review: boomuk.net/the-rip.html
#TheRip
Review: boomuk.net/the-rip.html
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Now out in UK cinemas, Rental Family, starring Brendan Fraser. This charming film finds Fraser playing a down on his luck actor living in Japan, who joins an agency that allows members of the public to hire him.
Review: boomuk.net/rental-family.html
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Review: boomuk.net/rental-family.html
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January 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Now out in UK cinemas, Rental Family, starring Brendan Fraser. This charming film finds Fraser playing a down on his luck actor living in Japan, who joins an agency that allows members of the public to hire him.
Review: boomuk.net/rental-family.html
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Review: boomuk.net/rental-family.html
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Now on @netflix , People We Meet on Vacation, starring Emily Bader & Tom Blyth. A well-meaning attempt at a rom-com, that's like a real relationship - starts off promising enough, before wandering into nothingness. Review: boomuk.net/people-we-meet-on-vacation.html
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January 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Now on @netflix , People We Meet on Vacation, starring Emily Bader & Tom Blyth. A well-meaning attempt at a rom-com, that's like a real relationship - starts off promising enough, before wandering into nothingness. Review: boomuk.net/people-we-meet-on-vacation.html
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Now in UK cinemas, Labyrinth, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie. Jim Henson's puppet-tastic classic gets a re-release, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Review: boomuk.net/labyrinth.html
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Review: boomuk.net/labyrinth.html
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January 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Now in UK cinemas, Labyrinth, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie. Jim Henson's puppet-tastic classic gets a re-release, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Review: boomuk.net/labyrinth.html
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Review: boomuk.net/labyrinth.html
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Now out on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, The Fantastic Four, First Steps, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn & Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Finally a step in the right direction for Marvel with the F4, who've never looked so good.
Review: boomuk.net/the-fantastic-four-first-steps.html
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Review: boomuk.net/the-fantastic-four-first-steps.html
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January 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Now out on 4K UHD, BD/DVD, The Fantastic Four, First Steps, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn & Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Finally a step in the right direction for Marvel with the F4, who've never looked so good.
Review: boomuk.net/the-fantastic-four-first-steps.html
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Review: boomuk.net/the-fantastic-four-first-steps.html
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Now on 4KUHD, BD/DVD, The Ballad of Wallis Island, with Tom Basden, Tim Key & Carey Mulligan. This bittersweet British comedy blends awkward interactions with heartwarming moments, as a folk group reunite for a superfan.
Review: boomuk.net/the-ballad-of-wallid-island.html
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Review: boomuk.net/the-ballad-of-wallid-island.html
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January 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Now on 4KUHD, BD/DVD, The Ballad of Wallis Island, with Tom Basden, Tim Key & Carey Mulligan. This bittersweet British comedy blends awkward interactions with heartwarming moments, as a folk group reunite for a superfan.
Review: boomuk.net/the-ballad-of-wallid-island.html
#TheBalladOfWallisIsland
Review: boomuk.net/the-ballad-of-wallid-island.html
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Official trailer for The Wrecking Crew, starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto.
Out on @PrimeVideo globally 28th January.
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Out on @PrimeVideo globally 28th January.
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The Wrecking Crew | Official Trailer | Prime Video
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January 8, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Official trailer for The Wrecking Crew, starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto.
Out on @PrimeVideo globally 28th January.
#TheWreckingCrew
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Out on @PrimeVideo globally 28th January.
#TheWreckingCrew
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Now on Blu-ray/DVD, The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston and Jacob Tremblay. Mike Flanagan's film, based on a Stephen King short story, is equally life-affirming and baffling, as a man's story is told in 3 parts.
Review: boomuk.net/the-life-of-chuck.html
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Review: boomuk.net/the-life-of-chuck.html
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January 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Now on Blu-ray/DVD, The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston and Jacob Tremblay. Mike Flanagan's film, based on a Stephen King short story, is equally life-affirming and baffling, as a man's story is told in 3 parts.
Review: boomuk.net/the-life-of-chuck.html
#TheLifeOfChuck
Review: boomuk.net/the-life-of-chuck.html
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Now on Blu-ray & DVD, Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal & Chris Evans. This film, about an elite matchmaker, stirs interest with its cast, but its feeble attempts at being a rom-com makes it a definite swipe left.
Review: boomuk.net/materialists.html
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Review: boomuk.net/materialists.html
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January 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Now on Blu-ray & DVD, Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal & Chris Evans. This film, about an elite matchmaker, stirs interest with its cast, but its feeble attempts at being a rom-com makes it a definite swipe left.
Review: boomuk.net/materialists.html
#Materialists
Review: boomuk.net/materialists.html
#Materialists
Official trailer for Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, starring Helena Bonham Carter, Martin Freeman, Mia McKenna Bruce, Corey Mylchreest, Edward Bluemel & Nabhaan Rizwan. This @netflix 3-parter starts on the 15th January.
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Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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January 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Official trailer for Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, starring Helena Bonham Carter, Martin Freeman, Mia McKenna Bruce, Corey Mylchreest, Edward Bluemel & Nabhaan Rizwan. This @netflix 3-parter starts on the 15th January.
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Official trailer for The Rip, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Written and directed by Joe Carnahan.
Releases on @netflix 16th January.
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Releases on @netflix 16th January.
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The Rip | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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January 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Official trailer for The Rip, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Written and directed by Joe Carnahan.
Releases on @netflix 16th January.
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Releases on @netflix 16th January.
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Now in UK cinemas, Sentimental Value, starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård & Elle Fanning. Joachim Trier's latest is a reserved Scandi drama, as a family reunite in their old home.
Review: boomuk.net/sentimental-value.html
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Review: boomuk.net/sentimental-value.html
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January 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Now in UK cinemas, Sentimental Value, starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård & Elle Fanning. Joachim Trier's latest is a reserved Scandi drama, as a family reunite in their old home.
Review: boomuk.net/sentimental-value.html
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Review: boomuk.net/sentimental-value.html
#SentimentalValue
Now in UK cinemas Blue Velvet, starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini & Dennis Hopper. David Lynch's classic dark, erotic drama returns to our screens to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Review: boomuk.net/blue-velvet.html
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Review: boomuk.net/blue-velvet.html
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January 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Now in UK cinemas Blue Velvet, starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini & Dennis Hopper. David Lynch's classic dark, erotic drama returns to our screens to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Review: boomuk.net/blue-velvet.html
#BlueVelvet
Review: boomuk.net/blue-velvet.html
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Now in UK cinemas, Happy Feet, starring Elijah Wood, High Jackman, Nicole Kidman & Robin Williams.
This cute animation gets another dip in cinemas to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Review: boomuk.net/happy-feet.html
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This cute animation gets another dip in cinemas to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Review: boomuk.net/happy-feet.html
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January 2, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Now in UK cinemas, Happy Feet, starring Elijah Wood, High Jackman, Nicole Kidman & Robin Williams.
This cute animation gets another dip in cinemas to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Review: boomuk.net/happy-feet.html
#HappyFeet
This cute animation gets another dip in cinemas to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Review: boomuk.net/happy-feet.html
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Now on @netflix , The Great Flood. After a breathtaking first half of a disaster flick, this Korean thriller takes an unexpected twist, which is a bit on the wet side.
Review: boomuk.net/the-great-flood.html
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Review: boomuk.net/the-great-flood.html
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January 2, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Now on @netflix , The Great Flood. After a breathtaking first half of a disaster flick, this Korean thriller takes an unexpected twist, which is a bit on the wet side.
Review: boomuk.net/the-great-flood.html
#TheGreatFlood
Review: boomuk.net/the-great-flood.html
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Now on @netflix , Goodbye June, starring Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren and Timothy Spall. This nepotistic drama, written by Winslet's son as she directs, is a woeful family drama, where an ailing woman in hospital can't die soon enough.
Review: boomuk.net/goodbye-june.html
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Review: boomuk.net/goodbye-june.html
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December 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Now on @netflix , Goodbye June, starring Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren and Timothy Spall. This nepotistic drama, written by Winslet's son as she directs, is a woeful family drama, where an ailing woman in hospital can't die soon enough.
Review: boomuk.net/goodbye-june.html
#GoodbyeJune
Review: boomuk.net/goodbye-june.html
#GoodbyeJune
Official teaser trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, starring Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth. Directed by Tom Harper. In UK cinemas 6th March 2026 and @netflix
the 20th March.
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the 20th March.
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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man | Official Teaser | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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December 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Official teaser trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, starring Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth. Directed by Tom Harper. In UK cinemas 6th March 2026 and @netflix
the 20th March.
#PeakyBlinders
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the 20th March.
#PeakyBlinders
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The official trailer for The Odyssey starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron. Directed by Christopher Nolan. In cinemas 17th July 2026.
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The Odyssey | Official Trailer (Universal Pictures) - HD
YouTube video by Universal Pictures UK
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December 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The official trailer for The Odyssey starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron. Directed by Christopher Nolan. In cinemas 17th July 2026.
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Official trailer for The Sheep Detectives, starring Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd and Patrick Stewart. Directed by Kyle Balda.
In cinemas early 2026.
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In cinemas early 2026.
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The Sheep Detectives - Official Trailer - Only In Cinemas May 2026
YouTube video by Sony Pictures Releasing UK
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December 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Official trailer for The Sheep Detectives, starring Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd and Patrick Stewart. Directed by Kyle Balda.
In cinemas early 2026.
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In cinemas early 2026.
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