Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru; Knows its lane and delivers a fun soundtrack, animated gags, clever nods and silly jokes, all within 90mins. The cast is great, especially the newcomers and the animation continues to be inspired even if it’s no longer fresh. Franchise is fully milked; B

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-

Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures; Important, fascinating reveal of unsung NASA heroines. Compelling despite its traditional, stale storytelling mechanisms; B