Anna & the Apocalypse; Uneven tone makes for a tricky balancing act of horror, heart, and high school movie. Mostly succeeds, though musical numbers perplex in their swing from parody to tragedy. Cast is game, and Ella Hunt cements herself as a star. Certainly original; B
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw; Perfect pairing of two leads complemented by great supporting cast amplifies the action expected from the franchise and stars. Trims the fat of F&F for those uninterested in fuel and Diesel, yet keeps the octane level explosive and fun; A-
78/52; Film school done well in documentary form. Cleverly selected and respected artists in the film industry break down the Psycho shower scene (and the movie and career of Hitchcock in the process). Elevates the source material while being interesting in its own right; A-
Charlie’s Angels; Trio of talented actors make a fun, fight fueled action flick that shines on account of their personalities. Without the franchise baggage, this combination of script, style, actors and action could create its own franchise. Loved every minute of it; B+
Zombieland: Double Tap; Exactly what you’d expect from some fun, solid actors playing around in the zombie genre. Gory, gruesome kills and silly banter make it an enjoyable romp, though none too surprising or overly original. New cast additions are fun and mix in well; B+
Onward; Pixar was once high and above all others but this flick rests with your average excellent animation in look, character and story. Fun adventure that exposed too much in the trailers and didn’t leave many surprises. Themes are heartfelt and score emotionally driven; B+
