Martin Compston: ‘As Brits, we need to fight for our NHS and BBC’

Compston pulls off the suit convincingly, almost as much as he masters the intense, distant look he gives when he’s not fighting – engaging in old-fashioned hand-to-hand combat, smashing opponents through windows, and so on – or speaking quietly to himself. “Playing a troubled character is always enjoyable,” Compston explains, “and Brody’s past is complicated. We believe he’s a good person, and he performs acts of kindness, but his true identity remains a mystery.”

2025’s 25 best new movies – from Frankenstein to Sinners

Another year in film kicked off with a strong slate of potential awards winners, many of which had premiered late last year overseas. I was particularly impressed with titles like The Brutalist, Nickel Boys, and A Real Pain – they all immediately jumped to the top of my list as serious contenders.