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This is not a bitter or dark story about death.

It’s colorful yet simple.

Above all, it’s a version of Inception that the whole family can enjoy, and that’s got to be a good thing.

Rian Johnson clearly has a mind for mystery, and he has knocked it out of the park with every attempt.

Where it leaves the audience truly feels like it earns the finale of Part One status

Glen Powell can carry a movie. He is a star from a bygone era.

Letting us sit with Robert as he processes what’s happened allows us to identify with that feeling of quiet dignity.  I’m thankful for that.

Hopefully your investment holds out, but poor pacing sluggishly pulled down my investment levels to make this a disappointing affair.

The technical aspects help lift another standout performance from Fraser, making this one of my favorite movie experiences of the year. 

The driving force behind such a visceral performance is rooted in how the film broaches motherhood.

I had a blast, because the story is solid, and the characters and creatures are fun, endearing, and in some cases, downright adorable.