Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile; Exquisite production design and spectacularly filmed gorgeous locations and people can’t rescue the time it takes for this mystery to start to intrigue. Sure, a novel can take its time to unravel but the way this story is told makes it DOA despite it all; C
 

Red Notice

Red Notice; With the three most charismatic leads working today and some exciting action sequences, who needs a decent plot? The trio elevate the material above standard action fare and seem to be having as much fun, if not more, than the audience; B

Zack Snyder's Justice League

Zach Snyder’s Justice League; If thought of as a six episode superhero series, this is an improvement on the original (can’t complain about more Flash & more Cyborg). Expands the characters & lives longer in the moments. Like we’ve grown accustomed to from premium television; B+

Wonder Woman 1984

Wonder Woman 1984; Sad misfire. Serves up minuscule amount of action & modicum of humour when 80s era of excess offered comedic & critical opportunities. A big letdown despite clever casting choices. Character still inspires but is soddened by her obsession with one man; C+

Ralph Breaks the Internet

Ralph Breaks the Internet; Less fulfilling than the first film, yet still manages to tickle and warm the heart and funny bone in equal measures. Leaving the 8 bit origins for the internet offers plenty to spoof but less nostalgia to mine. Inspired storytelling once again; A-

Justice League

Justice League; Sum of the parts not nearly as interesting as each individual character could be. Casting is great but assembly awkward and underwhelming. Not very memorable at all; B-

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman; Excellent action sequences & well crafted story based on fact & myth. Casting of Gadot is revelatory for the character; B+

Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice; Bat bits are fantastic, Supes' angst complex, female roles fierce. Lex is lame. Comic lovers film; A-