Superman

Superman; Exquisite casting of major roles creates a Superman story driven by character and defining attributes. Side characters serve the story well bringing levity and pathos. Hoult’s Luthor is sinisterly ripped from the headlines as the film tackles world issues in the kindest way imaginable; A-

Renfield

Renfield; Surprisingly fulfills all genre aspects it straddles, from chillingly gruesome horror effects to blood splattering action brawls to its hilarious commentary on abusive codependency & self help therapy talk. Brilliantly, joyfully executed on all fronts w/game actors; 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
 

X-Men: Dark Phoenix

X-Men: Dark Phoenix; Stellar cast could do so much more in a film worthy of their talents. Motivation is cloudy and our connection to the characters minimal, making this another run of the mill comic book movie; C+

X-Men: Apocalypse

X-Men: Apocalypse; Overstuffed unmemorable instalment that's so well cast it's a disappointment they have little to give us to care about; B

Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max: Fury Road; Nothing short of incredible. A film for the ages. A tremendous accomplishment. And so darn fun. Gripping. Intense. A+

X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-Men: Days of Future Past; New mutants to franchise provide thrills while old mutants offer dramatic weight. Expertly paced & crafted; A-

Jack the Giant Slayer

Jack the Giant Slayer; Delivers F/X heavy fun in a way Pirates & Mummy franchises did. Big on adventure, light on any profound message; B+

Warm Bodies

Warm Bodies; Romeo & Juliet tale entertains with twists, humour, action and real chemistry and charm from the leads. Hits the right tone; B+