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Cats

At times horrifying, at times mesmerising. A bit of a mess, but nowhere near as bad as it has been built up to be, with some decent performances and at least a bit of the soul of the stage show left intact.

Staged

A wonderfully inventive concept pulled off thanks to some great humour, excellent observationally storytelling, and a fantastic cast. The sequel feels a little more self-indulgent, but the first season is an instant classic.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

A brilliantly crafted masterpiece of the espionage genre, with a phenomenal cast and a riveting plot that isn't afraid to highlight the ethical grey areas that governments tread in the shadows of global politics.

Blithe Spirit

A surprisingly charming and bizarre movie, with a brilliant cast and some excellent comedy, even if the ending feels a bit abrupt.

Soul

A quirky animated comedy with a brilliant soundtrack and some inventive ideas, even if the execution ended up a little vanilla.

The Serpent

A brilliant, dark, and horrifying retelling of the real-world killings of tourists along the hippie trails in the '70s. Expertly crafted, brilliantly performed, and utterly riveting.

Death to 2020

A decent attempt at satirising 2020 via the medium of mockumentary, with a stellar cast but lacklustre writing and little original to say.

Get Smart

A few decent jokes and a solid cast save what is otherwise a lackluster plot, bizarre characterisation choices, and near-miss parody. A very American attempt at humour.

Tick, Tick, Boom

An exceptional performance of an exceptional story, with an exceptional score and cast. Emotionally devastating though 😅

Moana

A brilliantly emotional journey through the fascinating mythologies of the Pacific islands, with an exceptional soundtrack to boot. An instant classic and one of Disney's best for many years.

Upstart Crow

Surprisingly funny, intelligent and complex whilst remaining incredibly accessible. A triumph of hubris, humour and historical parody.

Mulan (2020)

An attempt to appeal to the widest audience possible ultimately feels lacklustre to everyone. Not awful, but a far cry from the animated classic it's attempting to evoke.

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