Roofman

Roofman; Ripped from real life robber romance that would be difficult to believe if it weren’t true. Having Channing Tatum portray the charming criminal certainly doesn’t hurt the story & becoming emotionally invested. Not a happy tale, but an interesting one to watch unfold via a stacked cast; B+

Wicked

Wicked; Impeccable casting fulfills Chu’s exquisite vision of interpreting all elements and adaptations of Oz. Every single aspect is meticulously crafted, titillating the eyes, ears and heart. Balances its running time with humour, intrigue, fantasy and romance, much like its original source; A

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts; Likeable leads plus a cadre of car, animal & machine robots make for fun, silly throwaway action punchy punch. Several movies in & it still manages to find a reason for tiny humans to be relevant & somehow integral, while not getting crushed; B-
 

The Angry Birds Movie

The Angry Birds Movie; Surprisingly relevant depiction of colonization as told through physics video game bird characters. Who knew? B-

Pixels

Pixels; What we would call BITD worth a rental. 80s elements are fun. Sandler barely tries to act while everyone else swings for fences; C

X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-Men: Days of Future Past; New mutants to franchise provide thrills while old mutants offer dramatic weight. Expertly paced & crafted; A-