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+

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-

Dark Shadows

Dark Shadows; Familiar territory for Burton and Depp delivers exactly what you'd expect, like it or not. Polished yet pedestrian. B-