A Very Jonas Christmas Movie

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie; It’s hard to not enjoy the JoJo Bros. when they know they’re the joke. Their fame, music, family is all up for spoofs in what they clearly know is a ridiculous movie to be making. Cinema, this is definitely not, but a silly little passage of time around the holidays; B-

Chaos Walking

Chaos Walking; Liman makes inspired visual choices in his sci-fi filmmaking while managing the intriguing impact on humanity through the well cast actors. Takes getting used to but effectively conveys the premise despite the obvious direction of the story arc; B

Jumanji: The Next Level

Jumanji: The Next Level; Twisting conceit of previous film makes for another enjoyable experience that feels familiar yet fresh at same time. Cast plays perfectly inhabiting new roles. Action scenes are much like a video game but it’s the heartfelt moments that surprise most; A-

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle; Fun casting makes this action comedy work. Too much shown in the previews and trailer but still funny and action packed; B