“Pokémon: Detective Pikachu leans on decades of mythologising to bring a fully realised world to the screen,” finds Alex Doenau.

“Avengers: Endgame offers practically everything that a longterm fan could ask for,” says Alex Doenau.

Pet Sematary is “a twisted but fitting new film,” finds Alex Doenau.

Shazam! is “another superhero movie, but it feels different and new,” says Alex Doenau.

“Us is a richly composed film that succeeds on every level,” finds Alex Doenau.

“Fighting with My Family is a buoyant, sunny movie,” says Alex Doenau.

Captain Marvel “is not one of the highest tier entries” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, says Alex Doenau.

“Happy Death Day 2U is the Super Mario Bros. 2 of movie sequels,” finds Alex Doenau.

If Beale Street Could Talk “is a character study that has room for more than its two leads,” says Alex Doenau.

“Though Capharnaüm covers serious ground, it never feels oppressive,” finds Alex Doenau.