The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare; Tells a fascinating true story of intense action derived from grim circumstances but fails to capture the momentous stakes by never quite presenting the key players as anything less than an invulnerable super squad. Entertaining but emotionally stunted; B
 

Argylle

Argylle; Give in to absurdity of this premise & enjoy the ride. Ignore the horrible casting of Howard & relish in Rockwell & rest of cast executing this work to a level Vaughn is envisioning. Hilarious, preposterous & fully in on the joke, by the time the skating happens, you’re either in or out; B

Enola Holmes 2

Enola Holmes 2; Less of the fun banter found in the first film, but the stakes are higher & more deadly for the dashing heroine w/charisma aplenty. The mystery unraveled remains essential & the social relevance timely. Best display of Brown’s talents come from this franchise; A-

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+

Enola Holmes

Enola Holmes; MBB has oodles of charm playing a character from a family line that’s captivated us in many iterations. Her expressive face breaks the fourth wall w/frivolous fun. Writing is witty but clues hold little mystery, not on a Sherlockian level. Bring on the sequels!; B+

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Mission: Impossible - Fallout; Escalates nicely with intricately designed action set pieces beyond belief. New cast additions work well with series regulars. Humour, intensity, intrigue. Everything we’ve come to expect, amplified; A

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-

Man of Steel

Man of Steel; Looks incredible but feels hollow. You will believe a man can fly, but you won't care. Well done but ultimately meaningless; C