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  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...

  War Machine doesn’t do anything special or meaningful. The plot is extremely predictable, the characters are bland, the dialogue and writing is incredibly cheesy, and the blatant America military propaganda is shoved in your face. However, if you take the film for what it is trying to be, an entertaining popcorn flick, it does do its job fine. A Metal Gear vs Alan Ritchson It has some enjoyable action set-pieces and Alan Ritchson is a good main lead. It’s a serviceable streaming movie that will keep you entertained for its runtime.

  I thoroughly enjoyed Chainsaw Man Season 1. As an avid reader of the Chainsaw Man manga, I found the adaptation to be terrific. However, I do understand why some people had problems with it. The more Hollywood-style cinematography, muted colours, and slower moments weren’t exactly the tone many people expected from the series. All of that is remedied in this sequel film! The chaotic, fast-paced energy, phenomenal visuals, vibrant colours, stunning musical score, and some of the best action set pieces in an animated film make it an absolute thrill to watch. Not only that, but the story also features great character moments, wonderful emotional beats, and engaging drama. This film is a phenomenal sequel, and I hope the next season retains the style shown here!

  Jason Statham plays a guy that is living a mundane and quiet life BUT he is actually an elite operative forced back into action! Sound familiar? Well that is because it is literally the exact premise of his previous two films: Beekeeper and The Working Man Shelter doesn’t do much different except being very British this time. Will Jason Statham start doing something new? Not this time…

  Hamnet is a poignant exploration of grief. Jessie Buckley is phenomenal in the lead role as Agnes Shakespeare, delivering an emotionally raw and powerful performance. Paul Mescal offers a wonderfully subdued yet layered portrayal of the iconic William Shakespeare. Both actors excel at illustrating how differently people can experience and process grief. The entire supporting cast is excellent, with even the child actors delivering astonishingly strong performances. Hamnet also boasts beautiful cinematography and an incredible musical score. The film is deliberately slow-paced, which may not appeal to everyone. However, if you allow yourself to settle into its rhythm, the story it tells will truly soar.