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Once all of the moving parts of "Toy Story 5" link up, it builds toward a satisfying climax and one of the most emotionally resonant endings of any "Toy Story" film, which is a ridiculously high bar to clear. It may not be the best installment yet, but it's one of the strongest stories the series has ever told, and what a joy it is to know that after three decades, we still have a friend in "Toy Story."

As The Death of Robin Hood crawled towards its inevitable conclusion, I found myself growing wistful, though I can't quite say why. It wasn't that I felt a particular emotional connection to any of the characters. It was more that the narrative was so abundant with feelings of regret and loss that it drilled down into my chest and brought out a vague sense of pensive sadness.

Kenji Tanigaki's direction during the fights, combined with the intricate choreography, puts Hollywood action movies to shame. As Nicole Kidman continues to say in those AMC bumpers that really should be retired by now, "We come to this place for magic." And magic is what "The Furious" gives us. Violent, bloody, ass-kicking magic.

At the heart of all the sci-fi shenanigans going on here is a longing for empathy in the face of things we can't quite understand. With Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg is attempting to give us a little hope in a hopeless world. The truth may not actually be out there, but wouldn't it be wonderful if it was?

A solid 20 minutes of this film is nothing but disconnected vignettes and freestyle spoofery that can, even when not especially funny, be admired for its directionless chaos.

Is the film a mostly accurate version of the cartoon, jokey tone intact? Sure, but it also needs to tell a story, and at that, "Masters of the Universe" is powerless.

The result is an unnerving psychological horror-drama that thrives on atmosphere, uncertainty, and the queasy feeling that reality itself has quietly slipped off its axis.

The film, like fashion, like life itself, could be seen as just something pretty. Yet to those who take Riley's invite to go beyond the surface, it can reveal much more. To quote Shakira: underneath your clothes, there's an endless story.

while the filmmaker attempts to inject some style into Passenger, he simply can't overcome a clunky script and two highly uninteresting lead characters. But hey, if you like loud noises and ghoul faces shrieking directly into the camera, you might have some fun here.

In its desperate attempt to satisfy everyone, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" neglects to tell a meaningful tale worth anyone's time. Instead of the pulpy, thrill-a-minute adventure that was promised, "Star Wars" has never felt duller or more mundane. This ain't the way, folks.