Frozen II Plays It Safe
Frozen II succeeds as a brand extension for Disney, but limps over the line as a movie in its own right.
Knives Out (2019)
Knives Out is a classic whodunit, defined by plentiful lies and a ludicrous set of twists and turns engulfing its oversized characters.
21 Bridges (2019)
For about forty minutes, 21 Bridges is a compelling film.
Gears, Pedals and the Male Ego: The Machinations of Ford v Ferrari
Though well-intended, Ford v Ferrari’s insistence on old-fashioned filmmaking means it trades any insights for entertainment.
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
Dark Fate is, in my book, the best attempt to continue the Terminator franchise since 1991. It’s a shame that it just happens to be dead on arrival.
Monster Fest: Rabid (2019)
The ideas are all there, but they’re wrapped up in a clumsily-configured storyline let down by its clichéd characterisations.
Monster Fest: 3 From Hell (2019)
3 From Hell is that it doesn’t really have a substantial enough idea to justify returning to a decade-old franchise.
