28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Gets Intense First Reactions

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Early reactions are in for the new movie, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and many viewers are already saying it’s one of the best films in the series. People are noting a significant increase in the story’s intensity and that the movie builds upon the world created in previous installments.

What are people saying about 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple?

Early reactions to the new film, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, are starting to appear after select preview screenings. While full reviews aren’t available yet until the January 16th release, Columbia Pictures has allowed critics who saw the film to share quick thoughts online, giving fans a first glimpse of what to expect.

Many critics applauded the film’s inventive approach. Brandon Benitez went so far as to call the sequel potentially the best in the series, enthusiastically stating it “absolutely rocks.” He particularly praised its dynamic camerawork and moving themes of faith, loneliness, hope, and amazement, saying he was captivated throughout the entire movie.

Ryan Hollinger praised the film’s bold and unique vision, noting it’s likely to divide audiences even more than ’28YL’. He called it a daring sequel that powerfully explores themes of cults, mental illness, trauma, and empathy. Paul Klein described it as a harsh look at faith, control, and fear, adding that it manages to be both surprisingly funny and consistently tense.

Nick L’Barrow was very impressed with the film, calling it the best in the series so far. He especially praised Jack O’Connell’s performance as the villainous Sir Jimmy Crystal and Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson. He also noted that director Nia DaCosta didn’t hold back on the violence, with the film containing some of the most disturbing moments in the series, starting with a shockingly intense opening scene.

The new movie, The Bone Temple, will be released in theaters on January 16, 2026. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, and Alfie Williams, with supporting roles played by Erin Kellyman and Emma Laird, among others.

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2025-12-10 16:46