This is a clear attempt at a new franchise and is fun enough that it just might succeed.

The result is intense and exciting, assembling some old bits in an entertaining way.

It is an impressive cinematic achievement.

Kudos to everyone involved for taking a big swing on this and connecting impressively.

While Joy Ride is formulaic, in the end, what actually matters is if it’s funny. It is. Very.

A captivating and beautiful experience.

It is about seeing an actor we like playing a character we have enjoyed in a story that feels familiar. It is generally pretty fun to watch.

Asteroid City, hits all the notes a Wes Anderson aficionado would hope for, and then a few extra on top of that.

It is consistently enjoyable, smart in its ridiculousness and I laughed a lot.

It is certainly not a terrible experience. Still, it is hard to recommend it when Pixar has done so much better, so many times.