Smallfoot; A bizarrely odd imbalance of animated hi jinks, with more songs than the advertisement campaign let on. The characters aren't at all that likeable, creating a disconnect to the story and its messaging. Can't quite seem to find a rhythm but has its moments; B-
Annihilation; Annoyingly abstract, in a way that promises payoff from stunning visuals and a perplexing set up, yet ultimately doesn't deliver. Perhaps more to unearth than one unfocused Netflix viewing can give it, Portman and cast are certainly deeply intriguing to watch; B-
