Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; Rises to challenging/daunting task of honouring dearly departed Boseman yet struggles at filling immense void of that loss. Burdened by sorrow & dour feelings, the film is less entertaining than it is an act of catharsis. Great craftsmanship; B-
 

Black Panther

Black Panther; Light on the action seen in the ads, more about the story and momentous themes connected to the characters and setting. Delivers a solidly crafted film, distinct from the usual Marvel entertainment; B+

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies; Epic Carnage. Fights galore. Almost outpaces the story and characters in its battle orgy; A-

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug; More merriment & character building results in more engaging moments. Still, middle film let down; B+

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey; Peter Jackson=his own worst enemy. This time around seems less magical, more expected. Humour works; B+