Mortal Kombat II Review: Gory Sequel Fails to Excite
The sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat finally shows the tournament but remains unexciting, with choppy fights, weak plot, and cheap visuals.
The sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat finally shows the tournament but remains unexciting, with choppy fights, weak plot, and cheap visuals.
Lucy Punch shines as delusional Amanda in this spin-off, joined by Joanna Lumley. While less spiky than Motherland, its comforting vibes and brilliant performances make it worth watching.
Jacob Gallagher finally reveals Dr Caitlin Todd's bullying to Sarah Sugden, who vows to help him fight back against the manipulative surgeon.
In EastEnders, Eddie Knight's true intentions emerge as he manipulates George and strikes a deal with Nicola, threatening the family's future.
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RecommendedGuy Venables' Metro cartoon for May 6, 2026. Order prints or call 0191 6030178. Also: family mourns couple lost to hantavirus; sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz.
Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and Bad Bunny walked the Met Gala red carpet on Monday, showcasing outfits inspired by the theme 'Fashion is Art.' The event was funded by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
British poet Carol Rumens, known for her Guardian poem of the week column, has died aged 81. She wrote over a dozen collections and translated poetry.
Paul McCartney hosted an intimate playback of his new album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' at Abbey Road Studios, sharing memories of the Beatles and Liverpool.
A review of the true-crime documentary 'This Is a Bomb' about a $3m extortion scheme involving a homemade bomb and a father's abuse of his sons.
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RecommendedMick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood unveiled their 25th album 'Foreign Tongues' in New York, with Conan O'Brien hosting and celebrity guests attending.
Hugh Jackman, Olivia Wilde, and Peter Weir highlight the 2026 Sydney Film Festival. Discover nine standout films and a free event from 248 titles across 81 countries.
Meet Mind Enterprises, the neo-Italo disco duo whose viral video of smoking and pouring Campari on a balcony captures la dolce vita. Their album 'Negroni Love' blends 70s funk, 80s Italo disco, and 90s Eurodance.
Lucy Punch's insufferable Amanda returns for season two of Amandaland, facing a new rival. Plus: Salisbury poisonings documentary and more TV highlights.
Sophie Hyde's semi-autobiographical queer family drama Jimpa, starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow, falls flat despite committed performances and a few moments of life.
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RecommendedPeckham 24 celebrates its 10th anniversary with a photography festival exploring time, from space telescope data to Palestinian skateboarders. The event showcases emerging artists and runs May 15-17 in London.
The documentary 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' tells the band's rise, fall, and rise again, but avoids criticism and personal details, appealing only to superfans.
The Guardian celebrates its 30,000th cryptic crossword with a look back at puzzles from 10,000 and 15,000 ago, including classics by Crispa and Araucaria.
Rosalía's Lux tour at London's O2 Arena blends operatic vocals, ballet, and wit in a bold, highbrow arena show that challenges pop norms and captivates a diverse audience.
David Haig shines as writer and star of this dramatisation about the fraught friendship of Houdini and Conan Doyle, debating reality versus illusion.
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RecommendedA surprise episode of The Bear, Gary, is a prequel featuring Richie and Mikey on a road trip. While uneven, a standout scene recaptures the show's magic, hinting at a stronger final season.
Allan Clayton stars in Deborah Warner's gripping revival of Britten's Peter Grimes at the Royal Opera House, London, updated to a present-day coastal town.
Photographer Pieter Henket captures Ixchel Paz wearing a lucha libre mask, reclaiming masculinity in macho Mexico. The image is part of his Birds of Mexico City series, celebrating young people's freedom and pride.
James Bond games have often missed the mark, but Amazon's first foray into 007 mythology with 007 First Light looks promising, blending Hitman-style gameplay with explosive set-pieces.
A century ago, Shostakovich's teenage First Symphony premiered with joy and boldness. Tom Service explores how this work contrasts with the composer's later, Stalin-era pieces.
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RecommendedGet last-minute tickets for Ne-Yo and Akon's four-night residency at London's O2 Arena. Full setlist, showtimes, and support act details inside.
Big Tech firms like Amazon and Meta are infiltrating the fashion world, sponsoring the Met Gala and creating AI tastemakers, raising questions about taste and cultural cache.
Ria Zmitrowicz leads a superb cast in Flora Wilson Brown's accessible stage adaptation of Virginia Woolf's experimental novel, The Waves, at Jermyn Street Theatre.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome their third child, Nautas. Explore their love story from meeting in 2014 to marriage, parenthood, and Cameron's reflections on motherhood.
Metro readers suggest Miranda Hart, Ross Kemp, Joe Lycett, Michael Sheen, and comedy duo Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan as ideal Traitors for the upcoming season.
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RecommendedNetflix's 'Man on Fire' TV reboot, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, amasses 11 million views in four days. The brutal revenge thriller has soared up the charts with mixed reviews.