Enjoyable “The Dead Don’t Die” doesn’t connect all the dots Does too much meta undermine the story, or hide parts that feel missing?
“The Secret Life of Pets 2” is weak in spots, but still funny and clever The more cliché elements detract more than anything else
Enjoyable “El Chicano” can’t overcome muddled narrative The unfocused actioner does none of its story lines justice
Like cotton candy, “Dumbo” is enjoyable despite lack of substance A visual wonder that sorely lacks a real story
“Greta” turns an interesting premise into a tedious thriller The superb acting performances can't overcome the story flaws
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” both shines and stumbles The amazing animation is shortchanged by the clunky story
“Happy Death Day 2U” continues the loop, more fun with a twist The outrageous thrill ride picks up where the first film left off
“Cold Pursuit” is an engaging but uneven look at revenge run off the rails This dark comedy highlights the law of unintended consequences
“Glass” meets all twist expectations, but at the expense of a story Trying to make the perfect comic book arc takes on too much at once
“Project Blue Book” explores the threads of UFO reports History Channel presents an engaging view of the Air Force's UFO investigations
“Bumblebee” delights in the way Transformers movies always should have A retro 80s soundtrack, a real human-robot connection, with great robot battles
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” brings a stunning array of characters to life A cinematic and now award-winning vision bringing the different Spider-Man incarnations together
“Mortal Engines” is visually engaging but marred by mediocrity The plot and the performances frustrate a visually stunning work
