Movie Reviews: MEGAN 2.0 & F1 The Movie

Let me tell you right now — I freaking loved this movie. If you’re going to do something absurd, just lean into it, and that’s exactly what MEGAN 2.0 did. It’s over-the-top, self-aware, and doesn’t waste time trying to be deep or overly philosophical about AI. It knows what it is — a chaotic blend of sci-fi horror and action — and it fully commits to the bit.

Set two years after the first movie, Gemma is now an AI regulation advocate, and Megan (yes, she’s still around!) is trapped in a harmless-looking doll. But when a defense contractor hijacks her tech to build a military-grade android named AMELIA, all hell breaks loose. The solution? Rebuild Megan to fight AMELIA. Yep, we’re talking RoboGirl vs. RoboMonster energy, and I was living for it.

This movie is pure camp in the best way possible. It gives you tech-horror, action, unintentional comedy, mutant/marvel-ish energy, and even some lowkey emotional moments (yes, I felt a tiny tear well up at one point). And just when you think things couldn’t get any weirder, the film almost turns into a musical. I kid you not — it’s stupid fun, and I loved every ridiculous second.

It’s not trying to be the next Her or Ex Machina. It’s just here to have a good time and let Megan be a full-blown menace with a flawless side-eye and sassy comebacks (though shoutout to Malaysia’s censorship for cutting some of the iconic lines... justice for Megan’s dialogue!).

Honestly, if you walk into MEGAN 2.0 expecting a serious horror movie, you’re in the wrong cinema. But if you’re here to vibe, laugh, maybe scream a little, and get a full-dose of chaos-drenched entertainment, this is your movie.

I’m giving it an 8/10 — not for cinematic brilliance, but because it’s exactly what it wants to be: bold, messy, and absolutely entertaining. Give me MEGAN 3.0 now please — the world needs her.

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This movie wasn’t even on my watchlist this week — I had my eyes set on MEGAN 2.0 and planned to keep things light. But thanks to some extra points on the GSC app and a little errand to pick up a Toothless popcorn bucket for my sister, I figured... why not? And I’m so glad I went for it.

F1: The Movie is the kind of film that reminds you how powerful cinema can be in letting you experience things you otherwise never could — like driving a Formula One car at 300km/h, for example. And let me just say, once the movie starts, you're in the driver’s seat.

The premise is pretty straightforward: Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a retired F1 driver from the '90s, is roped back into the racing world to mentor a hot-headed rookie, Joshua “Noah” Pearce, for Team APXGP. There’s enough drama, friction, and redemption in the story to keep the human element grounded — but make no mistake, the highlight here is the racing.

Every race sequence is pure adrenaline. I’m not exaggerating when I say I was physically turning my body in the seat like I was in the car. That’s how immersive the cinematography and direction were. The way the camera moves, the intense sound design, the roar of the engines — it pulls you right in. I can only imagine how insane this must be for real F1 fans. Honestly, I think this movie just converted me into one.

As for the story, it doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel — it’s a classic mentor-rookie arc. But sometimes, when executed well, that’s all you need. Brad Pitt brings the gravitas, charisma, and vulnerability you’d expect, and the younger cast holds their own too. Plus, it was a nice surprise to see real F1 drivers popping up throughout the movie — a treat for fans that adds authenticity.

I also love how this film pays tribute to the sport — not just the speed, but the dedication, strategy, and emotion behind it. You can tell the filmmakers cared about getting it right, and it shows.

I’m giving F1: The Movie a solid 9/10. Watch it on IMAX if you can — this isn’t just a film you watch, it’s one you feel. It’s fast, fierce, and fuelled by passion — just like the sport itself.