★★★★ It may not have had the emotional impact I was expecting but this heart-warming true story is an undeniably inspirational exploration of art and redemption
Sing Sing (2024)
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
★★★★ The eccentric inventor and his loyal canine make their long-awaited return in this warm and charming caper that sees them come face-to-face with an old foe
Conclave (2024)
★★★★1/2 Edward Berger's gripping Vatican-based thriller is both dramatically and philosophically satisfying in its depiction of the political inner workings of the Catholic church
Moana 2 (2024)
★★★1/2 The visually stunning Disney sequel manages to recapture the beauty of its Polynesian setting but suffers from re-treading familiar emotional beats as well as lacking a notable villain
Wicked (2024)
★★★★ The long running Broadway production finally makes its cinematic debut in fittingly wonderful fashion with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande providing plenty of on-screen magic
Gladiator II (2024)
★★★ While I was somewhat entertained by the bombastic action set pieces, Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel lacks the emotional weight that made the first film so iconic
The Piano Lesson (2024)
★★★1/2 Boasting a remarkably talented ensemble, "The Piano Lesson" is a largely impressive debut from Malcolm Washington, although I found the narrative to be less impactful than previous Wilson adaptations
Juror #2 (2024)
★★★1/2 It may be simple and understated but putting together this morally ambiguous courtroom drama is an impressive feat for the 94-year-old Clint Eastwood
Emilia Pérez (2024)
★★★ This heavily flawed narco-opera is a tonal and narrative mess, thankfully it is slightly redeemed by Audiard's bombastic direction and Saldaña's impressive central performance
Anora (2024)
★★★★ Mikey Madison is electric as the titular brassy, exotic dancer in Sean Baker's surprisingly farcical Palme d'Or winning romantic drama
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