The Sapphires

The Sapphires; Sweet indie film w/fun cast who possess great voices & comedic timing. O’Dowd leads emotional balance between laughs, romance & realities of war while themes of Australia’s history of racism are introduced & glazed over. Hard to not tap your toes to Motown soul; B+

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children; Oddly charming mash up of Wizard of Oz, 50s horror, and CGI Mr. Bloom. Falls apart in act 3; 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

Epic

Epic; No surprises story wise, but the spectacular artwork looks like a U.S. Studio Ghibli. You will be transfixed by the bug's eye view; A-