Wake Up Dead Man

Wake Up Dead Man; 3rd instalment delivers on everything expected; intriguing mystery, clever dialogue handled by exceptional actors, levity that hits in the film & as commentary on our real world. Changes of setting + characters makes this an evergreen delight, a fresh energy to a solid formula; A

Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame; Brilliantly displays why extraordinary actors were cast to play these roles. Emotional payoffs aplenty alongside the witty humour we’ve come to enjoy from the MCU. Lovingly crafted to close out character arcs 10 years in the making. Truly impressive; A

Arrival

Arrival; Atmospheric thinker about what we value, believe, think and communicate. Premise pushes the plot, more successfully than not; A-

Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War; Great cast delivers note perfect beats in their limited on screen moments. Earns its punch up moments; A

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation; Pulse pounding action w/breath holding elements in spades.  Cast exceptionally well, esp. femme fatale; A-

Avengers: Age of Ultron

The Avengers: Age of Ultron; Darker and less fun than one. Excellent character moments seek deeper emotional depths but make mood dour; A-

American Hustle

American Hustle; Fun, swinging acting class allows Bale, Adams, Bradley & Lawrence to play in 70s con game. Stylistically entertaining; A-

The Bourne Legacy

The Bourne Legacy; Top notch actors bring intensity 2 another tense, thrilling Bourne film. Not surprising by spy genre but exhilarating; A-

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters; Generations Past's B movie grown up w/advanced make up & F/X is equally fun & disposable entertainment; B-