A weaker, overdrawn sequel that doesn’t quite know where to take the characters to—but it can be frightening at times, though also emotionally shallow.
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It (2017)
A straightforward adaptation of Stephen King’s novel that offers thrills and spills through an orthodox, tick-the-checkbox style horror movie, though the solid cast chemistry should win you over.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
An unexpected hit as a Chinese-centric rom-com, it doesn’t just open the door wider for cultural diversity in Hollywood studio-filmmaking, but is a decent genre offering in itself.
Lion King, The (2019)
The greater the realism, the greater the pretense of illusion it must strive for in this visually stunning, but ultimately vacuous, by-the-books retelling.
Lion King, The (1994)
One of the greatest of all animated films, “The Lion King” retains its power to compel, and packs an emotional wallop so strong it brings both sad and happy tears to one’s eyes.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
A superhero movie that falls under the genre of teenage romance—a tad charming, but not exactly a solid, consequential work.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Feels like an appetizer from Marvel, but this latest ‘Spider-Man’ movie is executed with typical efficiency and panache.
