The Odyssey (2026): Nolan Between Myth and Spectacle

Rating: 4 out of 5.

The Greek epic poem The Odyssey has been adapted for cinema many times, both directly and indirectly. Christopher Nolan now reimagines Odysseus’ journey in a colossal adventure that begs, with all its might, for audiences to gather in front of the big screen. The audiovisual spectacle is everything; there is not a single minute in those nearly three hours of The Odyssey where the majesty of its production design and execution is not felt. This can be both its greatest virtue and its greatest flaw, much like Odysseus’ own cunning, which transforms into arrogance when he emerges from the Cyclops’ cave. Nolan does not simply craft a story of epic proportions; he almost forces us to witness his technical mastery head-on.

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Tuner (2025): When Talent Becomes a Crime

Rating: 3 out of 5.

It is always interesting when a story introduces a protagonist with a physical disability, but also an exceptional talent that is, more often than not, used for some form of illicit activity. We remember Ricardo Darín in El Aura (2005) and his epileptic seizures, paired with an extraordinary intelligence for planning, which he uses to orchestrate the perfect heist. In The Lookout (2007), Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a man with a brain injury who ends up becoming a key piece in a complex robbery. We can even mention Baby Driver (2017), where Ansel Elgort’s character suffers from a hearing disorder but possesses an impressive ability to drive, making a living transporting criminals. It is this last film that Tuner most closely connects with in the way it structures its central character.

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Milly: Queen of Merengue (2025): A Biopic Driven by Rhythm

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Few figures in the Dominican artistic landscape can truly be granted the title of legend, and Milly Quezada is one of them. The new film by Dominican filmmaker Leticia Tonos, Milly: Queen of Merengue, embraces the life and artistic journey of the Queen of Merengue. Fiction intertwines with biographical drama to create an ambitious story that spans decades, from her childhood and early steps in music to her rise as a musical icon.

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Mortal Kombat II (2026): Built for the fans

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Mortal Kombat is one of the most famous video games in history. Its impact has transcended consoles, maintaining a constant presence in popular culture since Midway Games released the first version in 1992. Its graphic violence and the famous fatalities were among the reasons why, years later, the age-rating system for video games in North America was created. The legacy of Mortal Kombat has expanded into a universe that includes films, series, cartoons, and promotional merchandise. In 1995, we saw the first cinematic adaptation, followed by a franchise reboot in 2021. Now we have Mortal Kombat II, which is a direct sequel to the 2021 version.

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The Drama (2026): Love is a Nightmare

Rating: 3 out of 5.

There are many ways to break the traditional narrative structure of the romantic comedy, and The Drama, by Norwegian filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli, uses all of them. In a way, I should have been prepared for an unusual story since I was already familiar with Borgli’s previous work, Dream Scenario, where he puts Nicolas Cage through absolute chaos. Now it is Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s turn to experience another nightmare built around a fractured love story.

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