Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL: Magic Does Its Best To Shine Through An Unremarkable Sequel
MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL: Magic Does Its Best To Shine Through An Unremarkable Sequel

Maleficent: Mistress of Magic is a movie that feels at war with itself, but when the right side breaks through, it can be something beautiful, like the film that came before.

TIFF 2019: LUCY IN THE SKY: Noah Hawley’s Directorial Debut Is As Vacant As Its Subject

Lucy in the Sky is an unfortunate misstep for Noah Hawley. It takes his visual style and attempts to transfer it to a story that is as chaotic in tone as the real Lisa Nowak’s criminal activities were.

TIFF 2019: FORD V FERRARI: Car Racing Biopic Loses Momentum
TIFF 2019: FORD V FERRARI: Car Racing Biopic Loses Momentum

Come for the car races in Ford v Ferrari, and some fine performances by Matt Damon and Christian Bale, but don’t expect to take too much away from it.

READY OR NOT: There is No Hiding the Horrific Fun
READY OR NOT: There Is No Hiding The Horrific Fun

Predictable to a fault, Ready or Not is still engaging, edge-of-your seat entertainment that brings just enough gore coupled with humor.

THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: A Respectable Milo-drama
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: A Respectable Milo-Drama

The Art of Racing in the Rain tells us straight up that it’s made from the type of stuff that is designed in a lab to draw tears and whimpers.

THE LION KING: A Heartfelt Tribute to the Legacy of the Animated Classic
THE LION KING: A Heartfelt Tribute To The Legacy Of The Animated Classic

For those looking for a film that both acts as a tribute to its roots while never straying from the course it’s set off on, see The Lion King with an open mind.

X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX: A False Force Of Destruction
X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX: A False Force Of Destruction

With audiences expectations through the roof, Dark Phoenix’s climatic conclusion is a forgettable blockbuster.

ALADDIN: Why Is Will Smith Here?
ALADDIN: Why Is Will Smith Here?

While Aladdin is a fairly harmless film, it adds very little to the original and seems like just another cash grab from Disney.

PENGUINS: Stirring Warmness In Below Freezing Conditions
PENGUINS: Stirring Warmness In Below Freezing Conditions

In a world where penguin movies are multiplying, it’s nice to see a penguin march to the beat of his own drum in Penguins.

CAPTAIN MARVEL: More Than Just A Girl
CAPTAIN MARVEL: More Than Just A Girl

Love it or hate it, Captain Marvel gives an empowering ethos, secured with a talented cast that makes this movie-going experience on par with previous entries.

MARY POPPINS RETURNS: Another Uninspired Disney Cash-in
MARY POPPINS RETURNS: Another Uninspired Disney Cash-in

Mary Poppins Returns is the uninspired cash-in Disney have become synonymous with, posessing none of the endearing strangeness of the 1964 original.

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: A Sequel That Buffers
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: A Sequel That Buffers

Whereas kids might dismiss Ralph Breaks the Internet’s flaws for an uplifting swirl of inconsequential sugary adventure, adults might be hard-pressed in their quest to find nutritional value.

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS: Pretty To Look At, Wooden Underneath
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS: Pretty To Look At, Wooden Underneath

The most frustrating thing about The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is it’s not a terrible movie – just a movie that’s never interesting, magical, or perilous.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: An Beautiful, Adult-Oriented Nostalgia Trip
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: A Beautiful, Adult-Oriented Nostalgia Trip

Christopher Robin offers visual wonder, even if its storyline suggests you may have needed to experience adulthood to truly appreciate it.