Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors; An insane amount of talent combine to lovingly craft a fitting version of a bizarre off-Broadway B-movie love story. Oz at the helm, enlisting the genius duo of Ashman & Menken, stuffing comedic greats in bit roles doesn’t diminish the sweet tale of two lovers. Cult gold; B+

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania; Wild, otherworldly visuals and a stellar cast attempt to overcome the MCU trappings of never ending, never starting, everlasting storyline. Fun, silly spectacle suffers from comic book conveniences & delayed back story yet still entertains; B+

 

Isle of Dogs

Isle of Dogs; Spectacularly rendered and dynamically scored, the latest from Wes Anderson offers a quirky, heartfelt story with just enough suspense and humour. Some colonial concerns but privilege begets artistic indulgence for our own reward; A

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book; @Jon_Favreau proves he's this century's Spielberg w/a cinematic achievement that's highly entertaining & honours past; B+

St. Vincent

St. Vincent; Familiar story made interesting by the casting of Murray. Telegraphed plot is enjoyable because cast plays the right notes; B