The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie; A movie made for six year olds, w/barely a single joke or gag that exists outside of being a reference to a specific video game moment. It’s churned out candy coloured chaos that makes zero attempt to appeal to an average viewer who doesn’t know or care for this IP; D-

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie; Filled w/decades of references, demonstrating depth of available content, movie really economizes its characters for a short run time that appeals to the youngest viewers while offering adults a hit of nostalgia and fun. Launching a new universe; B+

Amsterdam

Amsterdam; Talented cast chews up dialogue in this important cautionary reminder of how history repeats itself when lessons of the past are dismissed or ignored. Film has a lot to say but struggles to find its footing with an uneven pace and too broad a scope to fluidly tell; B

Last Night in Soho

Last Night in Soho; Stylistic, kinetic addition to the horror genre that turns nostalgia into a nightmare. Excellent performances and exceptional cinematography heighten the sinister circumstances, all propelled by the sixties soundtrack. A very compelling thriller; A-

Split

Split; Creepy, standard horror fare, elevated by a strong performance by lead actor McAvoy, along with very decent direction. Script is lean, providing all the info a viewer needs to understand the level of trouble our stereotypical teenage hottie heroines are in. Thrilling; B