Newsflash: Ian McKellen is really good!

In this film, Sir Ian portrays Sherlock Holmes as the aged and forgetful beekeeper as well as the younger and relentless observer. The transition between the two Sherlocks is seamless and the reasons for each flashback are left to us to figure out as the film progresses. Each segment of this picture is meaningful and relevant as Holmes is burdened by the regret of an unsolved case.

Despite his failing memory, Holmes’ ability to survey and draw conclusions remains unwavering.

Milo Parker’s debut as Roger, the inquisitive and bright-eyed son of Holmes’ caretaker, was noteworthy. As was the skepticism and disapproval of the boy’s mother, played by a flawless Laura Linney.

Well placed humor and Old English dialect have the viewer engulfed in meaningful dialogue, a refreshing idea, as we gain insight into growing old and molding legacy.

There is no mystery in this review. Mr. Holmes was great, worthy of 4 napkins out of 5. Now, I just need to solve the mystery of that spilt milk!

In the vast catalogue of Pixar genius, it is ironic that a film about the brain might register with the lowest IQ.

And I think it is because it was relatable.

A little girl and her struggle with expressing her emotions is truly compelling but, well, human. You might say it is the characters inside her head which take center stage but I answer with the fact that they were still human emotions. Think, for a second, of what we are invariably comparing this film to: a cute little fish, some bugs, bedroom toys, a rat chef, robots, a superhero family and some monsters.

I did, however, enjoy the undeniable Pixar trait of adult humor amidst a children’s movie like the playful jab at the San Francisco foodie scene.

Yet, if it weren’t for Sadness, this film would be blue. I cannot foresee too many kids making space between their Sully and Nemo toys for Bing Bong. Therefore, Inside Out stirs up mixed emotions and a pedestrian 2.4 napkins out of 5.

Somewhere, amidst the apartments.com puns or possibly under the paperwork associated with the living will of Madame D, Jeff Goldblum is confused for the very first time in his life. You see, he just saw Jurassic World and can only muster, “well, there it is.”

This film is, for lack of a better word, stupid. Cue the Indominus Rex. However, it has exciting moments especially when the aviary pops a leak. The nods to the original film were nostalgic yet strategically placed to remind people, like myself, of a film infinitely better than this one. Therefore, my feelings regarding this picture straddle a line between enthusiasm and embarrassment.

There was so much potential here. I saw the Barbasol can in the rain but it was just a commercial for, well, Barbasol. They should have brought Dodgson and Biosyn back. But hey, Trevorrow thought Chris Pratt training raptors with a clicker was more appealing. Thanks Colin.

Jurassic World is a must see but with very low expectations. There is no need to hold onto your butts as it only sinks its talons into 2.9 out of 5 napkins.