While on paper it might seem like a shameless cash grab, this latest take on the webslinger is a thrilling, witty and surprisingly necessary chapter in the franchise Charles Bramesco @intothecrevasse Wed 28 Nov 2018 13.00 GMT Last modified on Thu 13 Dec 2018 15.50 GMT Shares 515 Comments 95 Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Photograph: Sony Pictures Animation W hat separates the Phil Lord/Chris Miller braintrust from the rest of Hollywood is that they’re willing to admit that franchise movie-making is often silly, motivated primarily by money, and fundamentally embarrassing. Instead of looking at the tacky demands of the industry – intellectual property-jockeying, sequels mandated by executives with adding machines in the lobe of the brain normally dedicated to creativity – as obstructions to be overcome, they make them part of the joke. Creed II review – Rocky saga continues with knockout sequel 4 out of 5 stars.
“ Dumbo ” Disney The first reactions for Tim Burton ’s live-action “ Dumbo ” rolled in following the film’s March 11 world premiere in Los Angeles, and so far so good. The release is Burton’s first tentpole after a string of critical and commercial disappointments, including “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” and “Dark Shadows.” Fortunately, buzz on “Dumbo” is already much stronger than Burton’s more recent films, with numerous critics and film journalists calling “Dumbo” by far Burton’s best live-action effort in years. “It’s a beautiful and whimsical movie, starring a CGI elephant with so much heart,” writes Gamespot entertainment editor Chris Hayner. “It’s also a rather simple tale, so don’t expect tons of character depth. But I still had a blast with the ride it took me on and it’s the best Burton’s been in years.” /Film critic Peter Sciretta also called it “one of the best live action films Burton has directed in years” and said it was much stronger