‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ Review Haiku: When the Kid’s Away, the Pets Will Play

We all really enjoyed it as the first official summer family film.

‘Wonder Park’ Review Haiku: Mild Amusement

There is a message about the power of belief when things get dark (literally), but it doesn’t ring nearly as true as it would with a smarter, sharper script.

‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Review Haiku: Restoring History

Most war documentaries feel like watching ghosts, but this film brings the ghosts back to life.

‘Destroyer’ Review Haiku: Scorched Earth

There are some absolutely amazing shots composed throughout the film, and everything is elevated by Shapiro’s score and Kidman’s fearless performance.

‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Review Haiku: Soaring Above the Clouds

This is a fantastic film about family, friends, sacrifice, and finding yourself as well as your place in the world.

‘Serenity’ Review Haiku: Wading Through Murky Waters

This film definitely has some big ideas about free will, higher powers, escapism and what it truly means to love someone, but the execution is certainly clunky.

‘Polar’ Review Haiku

You know those movies that aren’t very good, and yet…they are undeniably awesome? For me, this was exactly that type of movie.

‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’ Review Haiku: Everything is Still Awesome

This is a movie with very high expectations, and it manages to meet most or all of them.

‘Stan & Ollie’ Review Haiku: Soft Shoes and Hard Laughs

Laughter truly is the best medicine, and this duo seems to understand that as well as the pair they are imitating.

‘The Upside’ Review Haiku: Spinning its Wheels

On one hand, it’s pretty transparent, but on the other hand it is easy to enjoy thanks to the surprising chemistry and inherent likability of Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston.

‘Glass’ Review Haiku: Shattering Expectations

Sometimes we all need a fresh set of eyes to identify the best parts of ourselves amidst the shadows and darkness that encapsulate our thoughts.

‘Io’ Review Haiku: A Sudden Change in Atmosphere

This is a strong little film with a short runtime and an easy recommendation for me.

‘On the Basis of Sex’ Review Haiku: The Power of Attorney

I enjoyed it and felt inspired, to be certain, but I had hoped it would somehow challenge me the way Ginsburg challenged…everything.

‘Ben Is Back’ Review Haiku: Highs and Lows

This is a powerful showcase for Roberts and Hedges, and they are up to the challenge.

‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Review Haiku: Love Conquers All

This is one of the year’s best films, a standout of artistic quality and social commentary that showcases all the powers of cinema.