The Lego Batman Movie

Feels like an overlong South Park episode made weaker through pulled plastic punches. Amusing Romantic Knight plot provides clever genre commentary and appearance of infinite baddies from inside and outside canon proved spectacular entertainment, but ultimately the comedy doesn’t quite match the originality of predecessor. Perhaps they suffered writers blocks.

Moana

Pixar pieces together another perfect hero’s journey. Outstandingly beautiful animation, innovative characters and EGOT worthy music make this tried and true structure feel fresh from the sea. The tone shifts continuously with fluid ease, and the comedy beats are occasionally punctuated with perfect emotional darts. Even the voice acting Rocks!

What We Do in the Shadows

Poorly titled but ingeniously executed necronomedy sprays its humour everywhere like a severed Carotid.  The jokes are clever, constant, and consistently executed by cast of Kiwi comedians. Hopefully this film’s shelf life is as immortal as its protagonists, since some beast mismarked the postage and failed to market it state-side.