The Girl with All the Gifts

Bizarrely brainy Gem of a zombie flick explores fascinating evolutionary aspects typically dismissed by other undead outings. Excellent acting and clever moral conundrums make up for stuttering pace and am impressively bold conclusion marks an adept advancement of the genre, perhaps a trend that will replace its less thoughtful predecessors.

Guardians of the Galaxy

Gunn hits bulls-eye with this branch-in-cheek rendition of Star Wars: The Force Avenges.  Bautista finally flexes acting muscles while Cooper perfects Pesci impression, Diesel and Seldana go green and Pratt cements his star status.   Effects, humor and heart make up for misused collection of bit-players and deus ex galactica finale.