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- DirectorDenis VilleneuveStarsTimothée ChalametRebecca FergusonZendayaA noble family becomes embroiled in a war for control over the galaxy's most valuable asset while its heir becomes troubled by visions of a dark future.+Incredible Direction and Visuals
+Hans Zimmer
+Fantastic Performances From The Entire Cast
+Scope and Scale
+World Building
+Technical Presentation as a Whole
+Leaves You Wanting More
+Character Dynamics and Emotional Moments
+Continuous Tension
10/10 - A+ - DirectorWes AndersonStarsBenicio Del ToroAdrien BrodyTilda SwintonA love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional twentieth century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in "The French Dispatch Magazine".+Anderson’s Vision
+Sharp, Witty Dialogue
+Memorable Characters
+Production Design and Cinematography
+Surprisingly Touching Moments
+/-Anthology Structure
-Not All Stylistic Choices Work
9.4/10 - A - DirectorRidley ScottStarsMatt DamonAdam DriverJodie ComerThe Knight Jean de Carrouges must settle the dispute over his wife Marguerite by challenging his former friend to a duel to the death.+Outstanding Performances (Especially Jodie Comer)
+Fight Sequences
+Examination of Medieval Society
+Massively Effective 3rd Act
+Unique Structure…
-…That Can Cause Some Sequences To Drag
-Some Missed Storytelling Opportunities
9.2/10 - A - DirectorJames GunnStarsMargot RobbieIdris ElbaJohn CenaSupervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker, and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.+Subverts Expectations In The Best Way
+Completely Hilarious
+Violent and Gory Action Scenes
+Phenomenal Cast and Characters
+Stylistic In Every Way
-Some Characters Get Lost In The Shuffle
-Unevenly Paced At Times
9.2/10 - A - DirectorJon WattsStarsTom HollandZendayaBenedict CumberbatchWith Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.+Fan Service Done In The Best Way
+Satisfying and Fulfilling Character Moments
+Uses All It’s Characters To Their Best Potential
+Fantastic Ending
+Best Portrayal of Spider Man In The MCU So Far
-Messy 2nd Act
-Overuse of Typical MCU Tropes
9.0/10 - A - DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsJude HillLewis McAskieCaitríona BalfeA young boy and his working-class Belfast family experience the tumultuous late 1960s.+Themes of Family and Home
+Ability To Mix Tones Extremely Well
+Phenomenal Performances
+Humour
+Extremely Effective Ending
-Meandering Pace
-Some Abrupt Editing
9.0/10 - A - DirectorPhilip BarantiniStarsStephen GrahamVinette RobinsonAlice FeethamEnter the relentless pressure of a restaurant kitchen as a head chef wrangles his team on the busiest day of the year.+One-Shot Technique Works Perfectly
+Intense and Gripping
+Well Developed Characters
+Authentic Dialogue and Performances
+Extremely Relatable Situations
-Melodramatic At Times
-Ending Feels Forced
8.8/10 - A- - DirectorJohn KrasinskiStarsEmily BluntMillicent SimmondsCillian MurphyFollowing the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats lurking beyond the sand path.+Non Stop Tension
+Fantastic Performances and Character Moments
+Opening Sequence
+Seamless Continuation of The First Film
+World Building
-Some Logical Issues and Inconsistencies
-Abrupt Ending
8.7/10 - A- - DirectorShawn LevyStarsRyan ReynoldsJodie ComerTaika WaititiWhen Guy, a bank teller, learns that he is a non-player character in a bloodthirsty, open-world video game, he goes on to become the hero of the story and takes the responsibility of saving the world.+Great Performances From The Entire Cast
+In Jokes and References
+Great World
+Visual Effects, Action Sequences and Production Design
+Takes The Best Elements From Other Films (e.g. Truman Show, Matrix)
-Romance
-Overuse of Cheesy Pop Music
8.7/10 - A- - DirectorShaka KingStarsLaKeith StanfieldDaniel KaluuyaJesse PlemonsOffered a plea deal by the FBI, William O'Neal infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton.+Stanfield and Kaluuya’s Performances
+Timely Themes
+Full of Tension
+Powerful Depiction of Real Events
+Massively Effective Ending
-Doesn’t Always Keep Momentum
-Underdeveloped Side Characters
8.6/10 - A- - DirectorGuillermo del ToroStarsBradley CooperCate BlanchettToni ColletteA grifter working his way up from low-ranking carnival worker to lauded psychic medium matches wits with a psychologist bent on exposing him.+Incredible Cinematography and Directing
+Production Design
+Outstanding Performances
+Subtle Moments of Pay Off
+Use of Violence
-Underdeveloped Characters
-Runtime and Pacing
8.6/10 - A- - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsAlessandro NivolaLeslie Odom Jr.Jon BernthalWitness the making of Tony Soprano. The story that reveals the humanity behind Tony's struggles and the influence his family - especially his uncle, Dickie Moltisanti - had over him becoming the most iconic mob boss of all time.(From the perspective of someone who hasn’t seen The Sopranos)
+Depiction of World and Time Setting
+Phenomenal Performances and Solid Characters
+Use of Violence
+Themes of Family and Loyalty
+Directing, Cinematography and Editing
-Uneven and Messy In Places
-Abrupt Ending
8.6/10 - A- - DirectorCary Joji FukunagaStarsDaniel CraigAna de ArmasRami MalekJames Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.+Daniel Craig’s Swan Song
+Incredible Action Sequences
+Cinematography and Editing
+Hugely Emotional Moments
+End of 5 Film Arc
-Frustrating Villains
-Convoluted and Uninteresting Central Story
8.5/10 - A- - DirectorDestin Daniel CrettonStarsSimu LiuAwkwafinaTony Leung Chiu-waiShang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.+Simu Liu and Awkwafina’s Dynamic and Chemistry
+Amazing Action Sequences
+Well Developed and Rounded Protagonist’s
+Flashbacks
+Uses Just The Right Amount of Humour
-Overuse of CGI
-Saggy Second Act
8.5/10 - A- - DirectorSian HederStarsEmilia JonesMarlee MatlinTroy KotsurAs a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her passion at Berklee College of Music and her fear of abandoning her parents.+Heartwarming and Relatable
+Mix of Humour and Dramatic Moments
+Examination of Deafness
+Well Rounded and Complex Characters
+Performances All Round
-Some Cliches In The 3rd Act
-Not All Character Conflict Feels Earned
8.5/10 - A- - DirectorDavid LoweryStarsDev PatelAlicia VikanderJoel EdgertonA fantasy retelling of the medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.+Dev Patel and The Entire Supporting Cast
+Gorgeous Direction and Cinematography
+Slow, Deliberate Pacing
+Fantasy Elements
+Tension Building
-Jumbled First Act
-Too Many Elements Left To Interpretation
8.5/10 - A- - DirectorDon HallCarlos López EstradaPaul BriggsStarsKelly Marie TranAwkwafinaGemma ChanIn a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon.+Raya and Sisu
+The World of Kumandra
+Gorgeous Visuals and Animation
+Solid Themes
+Fun Main Quest
-Too Many Characters
-Overly Fast Paced
8.4/10 - A- - DirectorIlya NaishullerStarsBob OdenkirkAleksey SerebryakovConnie NielsenA docile family man slowly reveals his true character after his house gets burgled by two petty thieves, which, coincidentally, leads him into a bloody war with a Russian crime boss.+Bob Odenkirk Is Totally Convincing As An Action Star
+Brutal Action Sequences
+Well Directed and Edited
+Dark Humour
+Phenomenal 3rd Act
-Too Much Set Up
-Bland Supporting Characters
8.4/10 - A- - DirectorReinaldo Marcus GreenStarsWill SmithAunjanue Ellis-TaylorJon BernthalA look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard.+Will Smith’s Best Ever Performance
+Entire Supporting Cast
+Heartwarming and Inspiring
+Effective Ending
+Nuanced Character Writing
-Adheres To A Familiar Formula
-Clunky and Slow Second Act
8.4/10 - A- - DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsAnsel ElgortRachel ZeglerAriana DeBoseAn adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.+Amazing Technical Presentation
+Fantastic Performances
+Musical Numbers and Dance Sequences
+Effective Ending
+Solid Message and Themes
-Overly Familiar and Uneven Central Story
-Some Tone Deaf Moments
-Runtime
8.3/10 - A- - DirectorJane CampionStarsBenedict CumberbatchKirsten DunstJesse PlemonsCharismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.+Cumberbatch, Dunst and Schmidt-McPhee
+Impressive Visuals
+Character Dynamics and Conflicts
+Ending
-Too Much Ambiguity From A Character Perspective
-Jesse Plemons Is Under-Utilised
-2nd Act Drags In Places
8.3/10 - A- - DirectorZack SnyderStarsHenry CavillBen AffleckGal GadotDetermined to ensure that Superman's ultimate sacrifice wasn't in vain, Bruce Wayne recruits a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.+Cohesive Execution of The Story
+All Character’s Get Satisfying Arcs
+Action Sequences
+Emotional Moments and Fan Service
+Uses Runtime To It’s Advantage...
-...But It Could’ve Been Cut Down
-Some Weak CGI
-(Though Improved) Steppenwolf Isn’t The Best Villian
8.3/10 - A- - DirectorNia DaCostaStarsYahya Abdul-Mateen IITeyonah ParrisNathan Stewart-JarrettA sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.+Horror Imagery
+Directing, Cinematography and Score
+Social Commentary
+Bloody Gore and Body Horror
-Muddled 3rd Act
-Can Feel Aimless At Times
8.3/10 - A- - DirectorRamin BahraniStarsAdarsh GouravRajkummar RaoPriyanka Chopra JonasAn ambitious Indian driver uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and rise to the top. An epic journey based on the New York Times bestseller.+Balram Is A Great Protagonist
+Examination of Indian Class and Society
+Well Rounded Characters
+Editing and Directing
-Overuse of Narration and Fourth Wall Breaking
-Rushed Conclusion
8.3/10 - A- - DirectorJaume Collet-SerraStarsDwayne JohnsonEmily BluntEdgar RamírezBased on Disneyland's theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles but with a supernatural element.+Chemistry Between The Rock and Emily Blunt
+Jack Whitehall Steals The Show
+Light, Fun Tone
+James Newton Howard’s Score
-Forced Romance
-Overuse of CGI and Quick-cutting
-Weak Villains
8.2/10 - A-