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Action

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

This ambitious sequel channels the fallout of Chadwick Boseman’s death into a meaningful, almost meta, reflection of the post-Phase Three Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Northman

With pomp, pageantry, and pulp, director Robert Eggers has mashed up the bare bones of Hamlet’s revenge plot with Norse mythology.

Embattled

A father and son rivalry set in the brutal world of mixed martial arts fighting.

Tenet

Christopher Nolan’s time-bending fantasy deliberately prioritizes mystery and spectacle over character and keeps viewers in the dark for most of its first half.

Robert the Bruce

A sequel of sorts to Mel Gibson’s wildly successful, albeit historically inaccurate, 1995 epic Braveheart.

Ford v Ferrari

If the racing scenes give off a you-are-there sensation, the rest of the movie doesn’t leave you in the dust either.

Gemini Man

Unlike its lead assassin, the action movie misses all its targets.

Shadow

The camerawork is masterful. Every shot could be hung in a museum.

Desierto

A band of migrants brave the scorching desert, hunted by a serial killer as they cross the U.S./Mexican border.