The moments that work come from the incredible cast, who are stranded in a screenplay that fails as comedy, mystery, history and commentary.

The screenplay is honest, smart and very funny.

Sadly, far too often, the style prevents the substance from coming through.

This is a tremendously clever spin on the slasher genre.

While it may be overstuffed, Novak’s ambition is also part of why Vengeance is so intriguing.

The good outweighs the bad enough for this to be a fun watch.

Over-the-top Cage is the best Cage. Massive Talent is at its best when it leans into the goofiness of its concept.

It is about nothing less than the joy to be found in an ordinary life. Here is a word to describe it: delightful.

Turning Red may not quite be top shelf Pixar, but it is a pretty good example of what they do better than everybody else.

The formula is fine, the cast is game, yet the movie isn’t very funny.