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-

Kong: Skull Island

Kong: Skull Island; Interesting conceit to frame the monster myth with a war context and colonial invasion. Delivers on monster size action while offering elements of humour and character growth from cleverly cast roles; B+

Sing

Sing; Impeccably animated, infectiously fun, music driven film flies fast through each character's storyline w/humour & heartfelt moments; A

Guardians of the Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy; Fully realized space adventure is funny & exciting while establishing its own Marvel universe.Misfits work well; A-

Edit (Aug 8th): I just did something I don't think I've ever done before.Saw a movie three times in the theatre. In less than a week. #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy

Only other movie I probably saw in theatres more than twice is Pulp Fiction. Saw that one four times. Maybe the original Batman three times.

I may have to revisit my initial review of Guardians of the Galaxy after seeing it in IMAX 3D. Actually makes it an A or dare I say, A+ even.

Wreck-It Ralph

Wreck-It Ralph; Disney return to form. Clever, original, touching, funny story paired with ingenious inspired animation. Get ur 8 bit on!; A-

Boogie Nights

Directed by:  Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring:  Mark Wahlburg, Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, William H. Macy, Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Running Time:  2h 35min

This movies takes you on a wonderful ride full of characters, images, sights and sounds that will leave you breathless and exhilarated.  The acting is superb, with many hilarious yet extremely heartbreaking performances, notably Macy and Hoffman.  This is the best film direction I've seen in awhile from a sophomore director.  He borrows heavily from classic 70s directors but in a loving and unique combination, ushering in the new crew of directors that grew up on such great 70s fare.  From the opening shot that lasts about three minutes to several eye-pleasing tracking and dolly shots, the film's length is never felt.  Your involvement in the characters is deep as you feel everything that they feel. The most heartwarming is the portrait at the end.

Grade: A