The Odyssey

The Odyssey; Bold, exceptional filmmaking once again from a renowned master. The storytelling is brutally & somewhat grotesquely brought to life, with some modern sensibility and interpretation. Not a Nolan favourite for me, but a truly accomplished film worthy of the O.G. epic it’s sourced from; A

The Menu

The Menu; Delightfully exhilarating, hitting all the right notes, straddling tone line between abject horror & uproariously dark humour. Entire cast is perfect in their respective roles, playing every nuance the cleverly crafted script offers. Will live on for years to come; A
 

Encanto

Encanto; Vibrant, original, fantastic fairy tale w/just enough touches of deep, brutal honesty & reflection of family dynamics. Musical moments propel the story forward so quickly that it seems to wrap up so suddenly & tidily. Well worth being swept up in its magic and charm; A-

John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons

John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons; A definite must see. Leguizamo’s one man shows are always delightful, filled w/heart, humour & a joie de vivre (often displayed through dance & music). This one exceeds its predecessors with a bite & relevance both grand and personal; A

Ice Age: Collision Course

Ice Age: Collision Course; Not as bad as one would expect. Some good jokes touting science over deniers. Cast on auto pilot except Pegg; B-

Ride Along

Ride Along; Another buddy comedy, adds nothing new but is an enjoyable entry. Twists so obvious & sequel inevitable but laughs aplenty; B-