Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

Director: J.J. Abrams

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2527338

Review: A few nicely framed images can't save this sprawling mess that seems determined to undo and undercut not only what came before, but its own moments of impact as well.

Watch it if: You're not bothered by basically nothing mattering.

And if you liked: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Fantastic Four

Director: Tim Story

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120667

Review: Holds attention reasonably well considering how ploddingly dull and derivative the whole thing is.

Watch it if: You want to see a film take every opportunity it has to dump on its female characters.

And if you liked: Lost in Space, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, Spider-Man

Hellboy (2019)

Director: Neil Marshall

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2274648

Review: Small flashes here and there of what's being attempted swimming in a sea of mediocrity and unfinished VFX.

Watch it if: You're that curious.

And if you liked: The Spirit, Silent Hill, The Mummy Returns

Knives Out

Director: Rian Johnson

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8946378

Review: A great story carried by a greater cast with plenty of unforeseen turns and some superb pieces of dialogue.

Watch it if: You want a film that considers every detail carefully.

And if you liked: Murder on the Orient Express (2017), Brick