Occassionally charming but often underwhelming, Blue Beetle has little to stand out amongst its superhero predecessors, feeling like the same old machine with a new coat of paint.
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Meg 2: The Trench – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An unspired shark action film whose thrills are few and far between, sporting clashing tones and an all-around underwhelming time in the ocean.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A fun and energetic spin on a familiar IP, bringing a unique, striking visual style to bolster an otherwise straightforward premise.
Talk to Me – REVIEW
A chilling spin on the ghosts and possession genre, weeving themes of grief, substance abuse and youth culture while scaring with impressive performances, makeup work and sound design.
Barbie – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A goofy but poignant comedy that nails the aesthetic and feel of Barbie, delivering big laughs and even bigger societal talking points.
Oppenheimer – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A harrowing character study that shows new depth for Christopher Nolan, yet still maintains his signature scale and impressive practicality in his sets and effects.
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
While it doesn’t innovate as highly as the previous few films, Dead Reckoning Part 1 still stands tall above the action genre with its commitment to exciting action sequences and poignant commentary.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An underwhelming final addition to an iconic franchise, full of the elements you know and love but sorely missing the ingenuity craftsmanship of its previous films.
Asteroid City – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An expectedly quirky and heartfelt tale of finding meaning in this big, scary world, told through an interesting if at times self-indulgent lense.
The Flash – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A time-warping mess that does contain some good ideas and emotionally strong moments, yet is unfortunately saddled with hit and miss humor, off-putting special effects, and questionable writing decisions.
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