Sacrifice (2026)

It's a propulsive comedy that melts into a dreamlike fable, at its best poking fun at easy targets but less interested in that than in ideas about truth and performance; ultimately, it convinces of its message but gives up too much of itself.

The critic finds an initially witty and well-observed satire on celebrity and performative environmentalists that loses its grip once the plot moves beyond the gala setting. Chris Evans delivers a top-tier performance as the vain actor at the centre.

The dark satire riffs energetically on celebrity and inequality but is ultimately muddled, working best in hypnotic visual sequences while making a lot of noise without saying much. It has cult potential for younger audiences despite its unfocused message.

The film attempts to critique vapid culture's inability to confront climate crisis but delivers a superficial satire relying on caricature, with muddled political insights and no coherent provocation.

The critic finds Romain Gavras' satire an audacious but uneven critique of virtue-signaling billionaires and ecoterrorism, where a self-centered movie star's fate becomes central to averting disaster. While noting the film's virtuosity in delivering laughs and thrills, the review highlights struggles with balancing tension and humor, questionable casting choices, and an implausible central premise.

The critic finds the eco-satire overloaded with visual styles and ideas that fail to cohere, making it too slick and preening to generate real concern over accountability. The photography stands out as a highlight amid the undisciplined mix of tones.

The timely satire on wealthy elites and eco-activists fails to cut through despite its starry cast and flashy set pieces. Characterization remains vague and the targets too lazily drawn to make a sharp impact.

The critic finds the film a cluttered, comic cri de coeur that starts as satire but ventures into stranger territory about faith and sacrifice, praising its visual style but noting it's a mess with clichés and fails to deliver either sharp comedy or profound insight.

The critic describes the film as an entertaining eco-satire with a surprisingly emotional impact. It singles out the central character's journey and the unexpected emotional payoff that may outlast the jokes.

The critic finds it a decent adventure but says it doesn't hit hard enough with its satire on celebrity and the rich. Praises the visuals and performances of Evans and Taylor-Joy.

The critic finds the film profoundly glib and devoid of depth, failing to meaningfully engage with environmental themes despite gesturing towards them. Chris Evans is believable as an arrogant action star hack, though the material he is given is uninteresting.