Fh Cheung

Action movie done right. One sequence topped by the next. Story lines really no more than an excuse for fights and mayhem, but when they are done so well who’d care? The villains however move and sound too warm and fussy, which loosens the tension overall.

Harmless but tired action comedy. Third act is a real letdown. Shame given talents like Simmons, Barry, Wahlberg

The intrigue when revealed stretches credulity, and feels a bit silly. Hide and seek done far too many times - destroying tension and suspense.

Powerful performances from Gyllenhaal and other supporting mainly voice roles. Clever script. Effective directing and editing. Some of the handheld cinematography I don’t care too much of, but not a big deal….

Season 1 three stars - started an intrigue with handsome cg sequences. Season 2 one star - develops and adds close to nothing to the first season, talking about fight for power and control among a cult church, a cult kol, some narcissistic bureaucrat and “survivors”, none of which feels original. The whole season stagnates. Season 1 alone would have left one wondering. Season 2 assures one to wonder no more

A sad sad showing of how something snappy and fun could have turned so tiresome. Chemistry between the protagonists is not there. And please no more TVA and multiple timelines….

Perhaps the weakest Miyazaki’s.

Not Miyazaki’s best work. Reminds me of Porco Rosso. A nostalgic reverie which meanders too much; cryptic but in a tired way. Animation - we have seen more stunning stuff, much more so, from this revered director. And as always whenever Miyazaki touches the subject of WWII he tiptoed around Japanese militarism, where one really hopes he could have been much more critical, as he dared taking on environmental issues and consumerism. Same kind of soft touch as in Grave of Fireflies. One senses Miyazaki’s desire to explore and evolve, and hopes he’d be more daring in his next work, if he gets to that….

Super sleek. Cinematography inspired by Sony spider verse, with an unmistakable Japanese manga feel. And fun too

Daring in concept - a movie composed entirely of conversations between driver and one customer inside a taxi. The reason for customer’s willingness almost urge to converse came towards the end. And those final scenes are nothing short of moving. Well done!