GRADE: A-
With its upbeat energy, all-star cast, and original soundtrack, #Barbie delivers on the considerable hype and artfully manages to condemn patriarchal toxicity while still maintaining an uplifting tone.
GRADE: A+
A rare cultural phenomenon of a film, #Oppenheimer is epic and immersive with storytelling as powerful as the bomb itself - a film that will likely be remembered as one of the few defining movies of our generation.”
Grade: B
While mildly predictable and lacking some of Pixar’s typical storytelling originality, Elemental is still packed with plenty of cute and witty elements, perhaps most notably its uplifting and bright chemistry.
GRADE: B+
The quintessential ‘dad film,’ #Air is one of few star-studded films thats whole is as quality as its parts with excellent dialogue, intriguing story-telling, and convincing performances made more impressive by the fact nearly the entire film occurs in a single office.
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GRADE: A
Unlike any film you've seen before, #EverythingEverywhereAllAtOnce channels that striking originality, elite acting performances, captivating cinematography, and poignant emotionality into a remarkable film well worthy of the Best Picture award.
GRADE: A
Though not all #Oscar -winning films appeal to the general public, #allquietonthewesternfront is a powerfully emotional film that is a must-see for a myriad of reasons, not least of which is its humbling reflection on war and the often pointless devastation it brings.
GRADE: B-
By subpar #DC standards, #TheFlash is certainly one of the superior installments, buttressed by more relatable characters, nostalgic references, and more than a single lightbulb in some scenes, but it still ends up feeling rather mundane and ironically a bit of a drag.