This franchise still has some magic to it!
Lightyear is a fast paced, action packed sci-fi adventure. This feels like Pixar’s first summer action blockbuster which might not be the deepest but is just a fun time. Filled with the usual beautiful and stunning visuals Pixar is known for. Which was great to see on the big screen again! The space missions were especially thrilling. This Buzz might seem different but Chris Evans does a great job voicing the Space…
“Jurassic World? Not a fan” - Ian Malcolm
The Jurassic World trilogy concludes with this overlong, emotionless, slog of an action movie. While I enjoyed the first two parts as a turn off your brain summer blockbuster, this one I couldn’t wait to end. Long gone are the joy and wonder of seeing these dinosaurs. The actors new and old give it their all and their are some thrilling sequences but the writing and execution let’s everyone down. Disappointing
Marvel Studios continues its Phase 4 theme of fucked up families and overcoming broken homes like Black Widow before it.
But Destin Daniel Cretton’s action packed entry might contain the most thrilling action sequences in the whole MCU. Hong Kong superstar Toney Leung making his US debut, plays an intriguing villain and has the acting chops to back it.
The reliance on the MCU formula and over use of CGI in the third act brings this down a little but still this is another entertaining and winning MCU entry with some Asian soul and heart to it.
David Lowery’s eerie and haunting retelling of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Unknown. Filled with some of my favorite camera shots, cinematography and score of the year so far.
Anchored by a strong performance by Dev Patel and featuring some delicious supporting roles from past A24 veterans Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton.
While it goes over familiar themes of being honest and staying honorable, Lowery does a masterful
spin of it. With this and Ghost Story, Lowery films are more like experiences which I enjoy. One of the years best so far.
