Mark Soskin

Don't freak by reviewers: mostly guys who've never liked a rom-com, yet rush to see ANY value in Marvel world films (audience: 12 yr-old-boys). The star produced the film with family and sang the cover version of songs in soundtrack. Script a rare one written by a woman: critics those, too. This is an updated Prince and hairstylist (Fran Drescher vehicle) previously Prince and showgirl (Marilyn Monroe and Olivier) mixed with some Maid in Manhattan. Formula plot presented executed well. A cut above a Hallmark movie in production values and cast. Better than most rom-coms with even some self-awareness of genre.

Fabulous. Unique. Film noir, sci-fi space future, kung-fu gang syndicates, Batman sequel, 50s-style crime P.I. complete with jazz music score. Acting a mix of stylized, camp, and mediocre. Lots of plot twists, character flashbacks, stunt work to support stock character rolls. Strong women actors, too, with no need for Marvel superheroes or preposterous pseudo-science to keep our interest.