Venom: The Last Dance

Premium release. Buy or rent now. Cert 15

In the third instalment of the superhero saga, Eddie (Tom Hardy) is suspected of murder after the events of Venom: Let There Be Carnage and goes on the run. But it’s not just the law that’s on his tail. A creature known as a Xenophage is also tracking Eddie and the growling symbiote known as Venom in pursuit of a codex that will free Knull, creator of the symbiotes, from imprisonment. Sounds like a bad idea, so Eddie hides out in the desert with a bunch of heavily armed, er, peace-loving hippies. Expect thrilling action, laughs and frankly bonkers plot developments from this fast-paced blockbuster.

Transformers One

Buy now or rent from Christmas Eve. Cert PG

After a run of live-action movies, the robots-in-disguise series returns to a classic animated style for Transformers One, an origin story for the character of Optimus Prime. On the planet Cybertron, Orion Pax (voiced by Chris Hemsworth) and D-16 (Brian Tyree Henry) are lowly miners who discover that Sentinel Prime (Jon Hamm), their supposed leader, has betrayed the robot race. But the two disagree about whether violent revolution is the answer, kicking off a conflict that leads down a dangerous path. Exciting, well-written and imaginative, this definitely isn’t just for kids. Scarlett Johansson and Keegan-Michael Key co-star.

Piece By Piece

Premium release. Buy or rent now. Cert 12

A straight documentary about cultural icon Pharrell Williams – singer, producer, designer, entrepreneur – would no doubt be pretty interesting, but the decision to render this film ENTIRELY IN LEGO pushes it firmly into the category “must-see”. It’s oddly appropriate, because Williams’ successful mixing of musical genres from hip hop and disco to hard rock is reminiscent of a kid playing with a variety of Lego bricks to create something new and special. Piece By Piece takes us from his early life in a housing project to the formation of The Neptunes and worldwide success with hits like “Happy”, with contributors including Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott and Snoop Dogg all lovingly recreated in plastic.

Wicked

Available to pre-order now. Cert PG

Doubts about whether the hit fantasy musical could be transformed into a successful film were smashed when Wicked opened to glowing reviews and huge box-office success, snagging four Golden Globe nominations. It’s the story of the friendship between witches Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), who help each other through difficult times – until an encounter with the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum) sends them off in different directions. Can they find their way back to each other? With memorable songs, eye-popping design and movie-star performances of the highest calibre, this already has the feel of a modern classic. And it’s only part one…

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Buy now or rent from Monday 23 December. Cert 12

The juice is loose again in this sequel to the cult 1988 comedy-horror starring Michael Keaton as the malicious spirit with a penchant for stripes. After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River where Lydia (a returning Winona Ryder) has her life turned upside down when her teenage daughter (Jenna Ortega) accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife. Catherine O’Hara also stars.

The Apprentice

Premium release. Buy or rent now. Cert 15

The biographical film you-know-who didn’t want anyone to see, The Apprentice tells the story of one Donald J Trump, an aspiring young property mogul taken under the wing of ruthless lawyer Roy Cohn. The two find plenty of common ground as Cohn teaches Trump how to blackmail, bully and lie his way to success, and the dollar signs start spinning. But Cohn’s health begins to decline and, amid failed deals and family trouble, Trump must figure out how to cope without him. A fascinating insight into the man who would end up in the White House not once but twice, with Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong phenomenal in the lead roles.

Juror #2

Premium release. Buy or rent now. Cert 12

Journalist and recovering alcoholic Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) is called up for jury service in an emotive case concerning a man charged with killing his girlfriend. The defendant denies it, and as the evidence unfolds, Justin realises that the events leading up to the woman’s death seem familiar. Clint Eastwood’s 40th film as a director is typically absorbing and calmly assured, with stand-out performances from Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette as the prosecuting lawyer, Kiefer Sutherland as Kemp’s defence attorney and JK Simmons as a former homicide detective and fellow juror.

Smile 2

Buy now or rent from New Year’s Eve. Cert 18

In the sequel to the 2022 horror hit, the curse that causes horrifying hallucinations is passed around before landing on Skye (Naomi Scott), a pop star who’s trying to leave a troubled past behind and revive her career. As the visions begin to kick in, Skye is offered help by a man who’s been tracking the deaths associated with the curse, but she decides the risks are too great. A decision she may not live long enough to regret... A spine-chilling sequel that’ll make you want to keep a straight face for the rest of your life.

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