Magpie blends comedy and family sensibilities under Sam Taylor-Johnson, tracking a collision between desire and consequence as characters pursue outcomes they may not fully understand until it is too late. Hibipa screened the film as part of our ongoing coverage of major theatrical and streaming releases shaping the 2026 conversation.
- Director
- Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release
- 2025-03-18
- Primary genres
- Comedy, Family
- Platform notes
- Theatrical wide release (check local listings)
Hibipa review
There is a difference between a loud movie and a confident one; Magpie keeps finding that sweet spot where pressure builds without hysterics.
Where similar films chase irony, this one opts for sincerity—risky, but it pays off when the emotional stakes snap into place.
If you are allergic to earnestness, proceed with caution—but if you miss movies that swing, this one swings hard. The filmmaking stays attentive to consequences: when something breaks, it tends to stay broken.
On balance, the film earns its scale with readable stakes and a finale that does not cheat the setup.
Strengths
- Action choreography that prioritizes geography and clarity
- Soundscape and score that elevate tension without bullying it
- Cohesive visual identity and disciplined framing
Weak spots
- The finale asks for an emotional leap some viewers may not grant
- Secondary antagonist motivations feel thinner than the leads
- Exposition occasionally arrives in clusters rather than drips
- A midsection beat repeats thematic ground already established
Cast
Barry Keoghan, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, Emily Blunt, Anthony Mackie
Trailer & footage
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