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  Even when rewatching this film, I had an absolute blast! The Martian is one of the most phenomenal films to come from Ridley Scott. The writing is exception, the acting is great, the visuals are stunning, the music score is great, the science is easily digestible and the characters are all very distinct despite being over a dozen characters. You root for Matt Damon’s character, Mark Watney, to survive. You root for the science team to create the plan to get him home. I enjoyed the science and I enjoyed how it was a collaborative effort from all the characters. Easily one of the best sci-fi films in modern cinema!

  I was worried when they announced a Zootopia sequel. Judy and Nick already felt like they had a complete character arc in the first film. Those concerns turned out to be unfounded, as the sequel really delivers on their relationship. Even though they had become a solid team and close friends by the end of the previous film, relationships always have bumps and cracks. Judy and Nick care about different things, which leads to meaningful conflict and growth between them. Additionally, the film continues its social commentary on race, introducing reptiles into the mix in a way that works very well within the Zootopia universe. An excellent sequel that feels like a natural evolution of the franchise!

Season 1 An excellent original series in The Star Wars universe! Cool new characters with a very Western-inspired feel to the setting. Great cinematography, music score, set designs and action set pieces that make this some of the best to come out of Disney Star Wars. This is the Way!   Season 2 Season 2 continues to deliver on what made the first season great. However, it unfortunately is a bit of a step down due to one big reason. It tries to connect with every other Star Wars projects. It introduces characters from the movies and the animated shows such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Thus, some the episodes just feel incredibly odd because these characters from the show are getting a spotlight over the main character. It just makes the galaxy feel incredibly small. Fortunately, the writing is still excellent and there are some stellar moments with one of the most epic final episodes in a Star Wars show!     Season 3 Similar to The Book ...

  Season 2 continues to deliver as a faithful adaptation of the manga by bringing all the iconic stories and scenes to life. It was incredibly wonderful to see! There are also some nice changes, such as teasing early plot points that have been revealed in the current manga, showing Zoro’s fight against 100 agents on-screen, and giving Vivi and Baroque Works more to do. I was worried about how they were going to handle Chopper, but that worry was unfounded because he looks terrific! Likewise, the casting of every supporting character, such as Vivi and Robin, is just perfect. Season 2 is simply fantastic. I genuinely cannot wait to see how they will adapt the Alabasta arc in Season 3!

  The simple premise of saving the planet is elevated by excellent writing and wonderful direction. The science is made easy for the audience to understand, the comedy lands well, and the heartfelt, poignant moments hit hard. The characters are all incredibly likeable, too. The cinematography and visuals are stunning, with terrific practical sets and impressive CGI. Ryan Gosling is incredibly charismatic and charming as the lead, Ryland Grace, and the supporting cast are equally strong, with a special mention to Sandra Hüller. The biggest highlight of the film, though, is the beautiful friendship between Grace and “Rocky,” which is easily one of the best bromances in recent memory. Project Hail Mary is what Americans would call a long shot and wow does it land. An absolute must-watch!

  Scarlet is the next animated film from the acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda, who is notable for films such as Summer Wars, Wolf Children, and Belle. This new film is an alternate retelling of the classic Hamlet. Unfortunately, Scarlet has got to be Mamoru Hosoda’s worst film so far. The story never does anything interesting or new with the material it is inspired by. The writing is bland, the characters are underdeveloped, and the pacing is very uneven. The male lead, Hijiri, is rather irritating and takes screen time away from the titular character. There are also random music and dance set pieces that do not really add anything, aside from being incredibly odd. Additionally, the message of war and forgiveness is constantly and relentlessly shoved in the audience’s face. The 3D CG is also quite wonky and can look visually odd at times. Despite that, I do appreciate the ambition. There are some great visuals, the musical score is wonderful, and there are a few genu...