My favorite films of 2025
After 300+ films viewed this year, it's time for a definitive list of favorites.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is half a great game
★★★ | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is half the classic adventure we love and partly a step into the next evolution of the franchise. Sadly, it refuses to fully commit to either one, leaving this adventure halfway between the two.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a refinement, not an evolution
★★★★ | Exciting and addictive as ever, Legends: Z-A isn't as big and varied as Arceus, but it is still a terrific refinement of the trusted franchise.
Kirby Air Riders is a thrilling racing game for everyone
★★★★ | Thrilling, inventive, accessible, and supremely fun, Kirby Air Riders is a packed family game that works for everyone.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review – Update requires restart
★★ | Packed with awful mission design, an always-online campaign mode, nauseating AI slop, and microtransactions everywhere, Black Ops 7 is the nadir for the iconic franchise and a miserable experience all around.
Marty Supreme is an exhausting bore
Obnoxiously loud and vapid, Marty Supreme is an expensive and unruly character portrait without anything resembling character.
Anaconda is one of the worst films of the year
Mean, hateful, cynical, and boring. Anaconda is one of the worst things to emerge in theaters all year.
4K Blu-ray review: Tron & Tron Legacy
★★★★★ | The films are iffy, but these are some of the best demo discs you'll find on physical media.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Early Access preview
I spent a month with the Early Access version of Moonlighter 2, the sequel to one of my all-time favorite games. Here's how it measures up.
Dead of Winter is a beautifully acted mess
★★ | Featuring great performances by its cast, Dead of Winter is two disparate films forced into an unconvincing whole.
Night Visions: Ben Wheatley and Andy Starke on Bulk and making films on their own terms
I sat down with filmmakers Ben Wheatley and Andy Starke to talk about their varied careers, indie filmmaking, and getting kinder over the years.
