A Real Pain

A Real Pain; Explores a very real nuanced dichotomy we experience in our day to day lives, which is heightened in our most life changing moments. Watching two adept actors represent the id and ego of navigating life’s challenges with varying degrees of satisfaction is fascinatingly well executed; 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+

Zombieland: Double Tap

Zombieland: Double Tap; Exactly what you’d expect from some fun, solid actors playing around in the zombie genre. Gory, gruesome kills and silly banter make it an enjoyable romp, though none too surprising or overly original. New cast additions are fun and mix in well; B+

Now You See Me 2

Now You See Me 2; Over the top tricks makes this less enjoyable as plot spirals around the players too conveniently connected. Still fun; 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-

Rio 2

Rio 2; Same strengths as Rio; SAmer rooted music & animation yet lacks any semblance of story. Feels like 5 min. set pieces sewn 2gether; C+

Now You See Me

Now You See Me; Fun film full of misdirection that isn't as clever as it wants to be. Cast is superb and elevates the drama and suspense; B