The Banshees of Inisherin

The Banshees of Inisherin; Dark, dry comedy uses time and place to craft an original yarn about friendship unlike anything else. The tale won’t be to everyone’s taste but those that love quirky characters who populate remote villages will fall under the charm of these actors; B+

The Batman

The Batman; Best Batman story yet, true to the characters & detective work of a Year Two era caped crusader. Moody, atmospheric, more wholly real than ever, plausibly mirroring the corrupt, unhinged, destructive forces in our past & present, makes us wish for our own Batman; A-
 

Artemis Fowl

Artemis Fowl; Oddly omits best parts of book from the screenplay. Changes detract from what makes book a fun, engaging read. Offers less action and more imagery and is overall disappointing. Casting is pretty good despite the alterations. Not sure what they were going for; C-

Dumbo

Dumbo; Solid, family fare, though not that joyous (much like the original). Keaton relishes his villainous role with a zealous turn. Dumbo is animated with cuteness while the story and danger surrounding him is anything but; B+

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them; Transformers level . Same production quality as Potter series w/no characters worth caring about; C+

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-

Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths; Cast makes indie cliche script a lot more fun to watch than it deserves. Actors deliver the right tone of humour/drama; B