11.25.2018

Ralph Breaks the Internet

Ralph Breaks the Internet; Less fulfilling than the first film, yet still manages to tickle and warm the heart and funny bone in equal measures. Leaving the 8 bit origins for the internet offers plenty to spoof but less nostalgia to mine. Inspired storytelling once again; A-

11.17.2018

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald; Interesting enough, despite some odd cuts and transitions. Visual effects are top notch and the cast has fun with their roles, even if their motivations seem absent or irrelevant. A mixed bag but enjoyable to a degree; B

11.14.2018

Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody; Film routinely, yet excellently fictionalizes for emotional story telling effect. Actors and set pieces are spot on electric, bringing much love to the mythos of Queen, with a main focus on the music; A

11.09.2018

The Grinch

The Grinch; Completely unnecessary retelling of Dr. Seuss tale is well done but ultimately adds little to the existing cartoon and live action editions. Better suited to a TV special or better yet, give Max his own story treatment; B-