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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
This could have been WandaVision Ep 7
I love Benedict Cumberbatch. But this was just a long, drawn out episode of WandaVision that never aired. The lovable aspects of Dr Strange's universe, (Wong's banter, the tension between Stephen and Christine, etc) were missing. The plot had a few surprises, but didn't propel the story forward enough to justify a full movie. This could have been a crossover episode of WandaVision and a Strange mini-series, honestly. Not a huge fan of how dark it was. Closer to Morbius than anything.
Do better, Marvel.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
Better than the Sequel
Can we all just celebrate Jessica Williams for a minute?! SHE IS BRILLIANT! Stole every scene. Mads was a great Gellert- I liked him better than Johnny Depp! Pacing had slow moments but the characters developed deeper and started to better align with what we see in the HP series. And of course- plenty of fun moments with Pickett and the Nifflers!
Eternals (2021)
Has the Marvel features, but still comes up short.
I had really high hopes for this film as the next installment in the Marvel universe. Typical Marvel greats: action, great one-liners, superpowers. Gemma Chan is absolutely brilliant.
But it falls flat. The story is slow, and outside of the occasional mention of Endgame events, it doesn't fit into the MCU. Angelina Jolie should not have been cast- she felt forced and uncomfortable. Most characters don't have you rooting for them, which makes the story lifeless.
Bluey: Unicorse (2021)
Arguably the best episode of the series!
We CACKLED through this episode! Bandit at his absolute best- we watched it over and over. Unicorse is the inner monologue of every parent as their child starts to outgrown previously effective strategies. And the lawyer?! Simply brilliant!
Jungle Cruise (2021)
Cute Family Fun
Family-friendly in the same vein as early Pirates of the Caribbean or the Jumangi remake. It's fun- safe to watch with older kids (wouldn't recommend for < 7) and still gives all the love of the ride from Disney. Especially the dad jokes (which is what the boat driver on the ride does throughout the tour)!
Disney Presents Goofy in How to Stay at Home (2021)
Genius!
Disney animators hit it out of the park AGAIN! Absolutely brilliant. How to wear a mask. How to cook at home. How to binge watch. Laugh out loud funny!
Are there more episodes coming?? Zoom calls, gardening? Puzzles? Please say yes.
Cruella (2021)
Brilliant! Pure genius!
EMMA STONE SLAYS IN THIS!!!
I could watch this over and over again! Emma Stone was completely marvelous. Emma Thompson brings gravitas and depth to her character, which serves as a catalyst to the whole story. The Dalmatians are a bit too CGI, but otherwise everything was FLAWLESS.
Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
Cute but underwhelming
I thought the cast was brilliant- but the storyline left me with "that's it?" There wasn't a specific element that pulled me in. Nothing memorable here.
Loki (2021)
Brilliant from start to finish
Hiddleson, Wilson, and Martino SOAR in this mini-series. Brilliantly talented on their own, they create an ensemble that keeps the energy and surprises packed in every scene. The writing is brilliant- less one-liner anti-hero, more character depth and improv. The set and costume design are ON POINT. I became a Loki fan for life in this series.
FBI: Most Wanted (2020)
Hooked on a slow burn
So so good. I fell in love with the parent series and was cautious that there was a spin-off so quickly. But Julian McMahon SLAYS. The plot beautifully blends hour-long who-done-it with long arc character development. Also the first show to come out with true Native American ties- something lacking in other programming.
I'm impressed how quickly this grabbed my attention and held it. I hope it's here for the long haul!