The Neon Demon

Refn’s starry-eyed lady-Drive warrants forgiveness for failed followup. Sequin sequences periodically punctuate a story that begs comparison in content and style to Ellis’ Glitterama. Decadent cinematography and superbly surreal performances make this alien film stand out in smoggy sky. Cautions against dangers of self-absorption, like monogramming NWR under the title.

Warcraft

Can’t slam Duncan hard enough, as this time he overshoots the moon big time. Source could be to blame for heavy-handed exposition and mediocre storyline, but dark magic must be at fault for the awful CG. New additions to D&D character canon include heroin-withdrawn soldier, seasick half-orc and constipated foster-wizard.

Suicide Squad

DC Dozen’s editing, writing, music and tone are more schizophrenic than its ‘characters’ allegedly are. Redundant flashbacks, irrelevant exposition and illogical plotting send silly ‘story’ swan-diving into vat of tapioca puddin’. Smith wills his way through by reverting to fresh quips while others struggle to escape from completely contrived characterization.