Ben Shapiro Will Be Watching THESE 3 Movies in 2025

Ben Shapiro anticipates three diverse upcoming films—'The Smashing Machine,' 'Anemone,' and 'Project Hail Mary'—each offering unique storytelling from biographical drama to sci-fi adventure.

• Dwayne Johnson's dramatic turn in 'The Smashing Machine' is highly anticipated for its Oscar potential.

• 'Anemone' features strong performances from Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean in an interpersonal drama.

• Ryan Gosling leads 'Project Hail Mary,' a compelling sci-fi story from 'The Martian' author, despite a potentially 'cold' ending.

Ben Shapiro discusses three movies he is looking forward to, highlighting 'The Smashing Machine' for Dwayne Johnson's dramatic performance, 'Anemone' for its strong cast featuring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean, and 'Project Hail Mary' for its compelling sci-fi narrative and Ryan Gosling's lead role. He notes his enjoyment of inter-personal drama and science fiction, while expressing some caution regarding the Safdie Brothers' reputation for depressing endings and the potential for a cold ending in 'Project Hail Mary'.

The Smashing Machine

• 00:00:11 'The Smashing Machine,' a Safdie Brother film, dramatizes the life of a legendary original UFC fighter, with Dwayne Johnson, 'The Rock,' in the lead role, for which he is receiving Oscar buzz. Despite the Safdie brothers' reputation for delivering depressing film endings, the raw, subtle performance by The Rock and the presence of Emily Blunt suggest a potentially strong, albeit not entirely 'feel-good,' biographical drama.

Anemone

• 00:05:32 The film 'Anemone,' written and directed by Daniel Day-Lewis' son, stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean as brothers, drawing strong interest due to the acclaimed actors. The film promises intense interpersonal drama, which Ben Shapiro generally favors, despite a slight concern it might lean into the style of films like 'The Lighthouse' with characters simply yelling at each other, though he believes it will avoid this.

Project Hail Mary

• 00:08:49 'Project Hail Mary,' starring Ryan Gosling, is based on a book by the author of 'The Martian' and features a protagonist who wakes from a coma to find himself in space, tasked with saving Earth from a dying sun. While the book's ending left a 'cold' impression, Ryan Gosling is considered good casting for the smart-alecky lead in this watchable science fiction film, which is expected to utilize significant practical effects alongside space-based CGI.