Let’s do this again, hopefully not for the only time in 2019. Ten movies, ten words each. In general I’ve really enjoyed the movies I’ve seen this year, from the family-targeted fare to the unusually gigantic superhero action, with a Netflix debut thrown in. There’s much more to come but the year has already made quite an impression.
And get ready for some really colourful movie posters. Man, Hollywood has stepped up their saturation game recently.
Very mild spoilers may follow.
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
“Doesn’t beat Number 2 but the closing scenes are devastating.”
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Mary Poppins Returns
“Somehow gets away with being both a sequel and remake.”
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Alita: Battle Angel
“Alita herself works. Standout CG action. Far too many subplots.”
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Captain Marvel
“Rushed central character arc but fantastic supporting cast and score.”
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Isn’t It Romantic
“A decent three–in–one deal: nostalgic, subversive and comfortable.”
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The LEGO Movie 2
“Starts kinda dull, then sneaks in another heavy gut punch.”
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Shazam!
“Yes, DC can smile! Story’s about family so I cried.”
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Avengers: Endgame
“The most intense, surprising, triumphant cinematic conclusion of this century.”
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Pokemon: Detective Pikachu
“Decadent referential feast for fans, adorable fun for everyone else.”
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John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum
“Best movie fight sequences since The Raid 2. Yes, really.”
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