Shelter (2026) - Standard Statham

Jason Statham plays, er, well, pretty much every character he's played in the last five years. A former - insert special forces unit - who's destined to get back into the fight to take on - insert whichever gang of bad guys need his brand of justice. Here, he's forced to leave a remote, windswept Scottish island to protect a young girl who's been washed up on his shores while confronting old enemies (including a solid supporting turn from Bill Nighy as a cold agency director).

It's a pretty average Jason Statham film. If you've seen one of his recent action movies, such as 'The Beekeeper,' or 'The Wrath of Man,' you've basically seen this one. The formula is comfortingly familiar: stoic Statham, minimal dialogue, efficient brutality, a reluctant protector role and enough explosions to keep things moving.

That said, it's not the worst in his catalog. The action sequences are well-choreographed and briskly paced, the remote island setting adds a moody, atmospheric backdrop and Statham himself remains reliably charismatic. He commits fully, even if the role doesn't demand anything new from him. The dynamic with the young co-star brings a bit of heart and the film clocks in at just about a reasonable runtime almost without overstaying its welcome.

If you're a die-hard Statham fan who just wants to see him dispatch bad guys with precision, this will suit you perfectly. But it's hardly a stand-out in his career - more of a solid, disposable popcorn flick that delivers exactly what you expect and little more.

6/10

Send Help (2026) - Rami does it justice

I probably wouldn't have watched 'Send Help.' I saw the trailer before another film and wasn't that interested until I saw Sam 'Evil Dead' Rami's name attached to it.  And I'm glad I did.  The film is exactly the kind of horriffic, high‑energy romp you’d hope for from a filmmaker who’s spent decades perfecting the art of spraying fake blood at his cast. It’s great fun from the moment the plot kicks into gear, largely because of the chemistry between its two leads.

Raimi, of course, can’t resist sprinkling in a few of his signature splat‑gore flourishes. They’re brief, over the top and unmistakably him which long-time fans will spot instantly.

If there’s a stumble, it’s in the opening quarter of an hour or so. At first the characters feel a bit too cartoonish, as if the film is trying too hard to be a sit-com, before finally settling into what it actually is - a black comedy horror-thriller. Fortunately, once the story finds its rhythm, that early wobble becomes a distant memory.

By the time the credits roll, 'Send Help' has delivered a spirited, stylish and totally entertaining ride. It’s not perfect, but it’s absolutely worth the trip.

8/10