
Avatar: The Way of Water – (Superb Spirit & Beauty) (4*)
Avatar: The Way of Water is a visual spectacle, a story setting up the next three sequels, and, yes, long.
Avatar: The Way of Water is a visual spectacle, a story setting up the next three sequels, and, yes, long.
Everything Everywhere All at Once is an insane look at one woman’s romp through the multiverse as she learns what is really important about life. (4.5*)
An Overview of the six movies from this year in the Fantasy genre and a couple of recommendations from last years list.
(2.5*) Free Guy – Some good acting can’t quite save this fairly shallow movie.
(3.5*) Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is thrilling and a lot of fun to watch. It also involves a compelling story of family dynamics.
(4*) Spider Man No Way Home has great visuals but also tells a human-level story. A surprisingly good comic-book movie.
(1.5*) Luca is fun for about twenty minutes and then descends into boredom!
(2.0 *) Raya and the Last Dragon is visually stunning, but is going to leave adults rather empty!
Encanto (3.5*) Good family entertainment, but Disney and Miranda might be showing fatigue!
(1.5 Stars) Might work for families with small children.
(4 Stars) Much better than the critics say. Beautiful imagery and sounds and a story with a twist.
(4.5 Stars) Beautiful animation, Celtic music, and an Irish folk story with modern day lessons.
(3 Stars) The film doesn’t hang together real well, but there are some great songs and terrific visuals.
(2.5 Stars) Family Entertainment and a refreshing unique style of animation.
(4.5 Stars) Interesting and Creative approach to some very abstract questions. Excellent film.
(2.5 Stars) A disappointing remake when it could and should have been much better.
An Overview of this year’s Oscar nominated movies in the Fantasy genre.
(1.5 Stars) Some fun visual moments do not make up for a plodding story. Pfeiffer occasionally shines, but Jolie’s talent is wasted.
(3.5 Stars) I suppose if you are a Star Wars buff, you will be disappointed. But for the rest of us, it is just plain fun.
(2.5 Stars) As to be expected, terrific visuals. But the story is a little weak and the songs aren’t memorable.
(4.5 Stars) A strange film with terrific moments about aging masculinity.
(5 Stars) Visually stunning movie and a story for anyone who has ever been part of a family. One of this year’s Must-Sees!
(2.5 Stars) Has some terrific stop-motion animation scenes with rich backgrounds. Story-line a little weak, but a good family movie.
(4 Stars) A surprising mental challenge exploring destiny and free will, but definitely not a family movie
(2.5 Stars) A good family movie: Kids will be entertained by the humor and the dragons; Adults will be mesmerized by the beautiful imagery.
(2 stars) 2019 Some delightful animation, but the movie is in search of an audience.
(4 Stars) Surprising animation with an imaginative visualization of the internet and a wonderful interlude with the Disney Princesses.
(2.5 Stars) I’ve loved Eeyore all my life, but this movie doesn’t move me in any particular way. Might be appropriate for families with small children.
(4 Stars) Perhaps the strangest film on this year’s list, it certainly keeps your attention.
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