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Nicholas Cage does a solid job playing a self-destructive Johnny Storm who gets mixed up in things he doesn't understand. The action scenes are fun, the story is emotional, and it stands up as a solid early entry for the comic book movie genre. It's no The Batman or Avengers: Endgame, but it is a lot of fun.

The Boys is absolutely the best thing to happen in Superhero TV to date, and that includes the MCU and DCU stuff. A dark, gritty show that looks beyond superpowers, and unveils what normal people would be like when granted these abilities. This is an outstanding show, but definitely not for those who may be sensitive to violence, gore, sexual acts, etc.

The movie can be janky at times, Galactus is a huge disappointment, and Silver Surfer was about half of what I'd expect him to be as a comic book fan, but all of that said, the cast for this FF lineup was really great. Every one of the team felt like they embodied the role and it made the movie a good watch, despite the weaker parts.

I really enjoyed the first Shazam movie, and the sequel does manage to do some things better. The Shazam family is so much fun and creates a wonderful dynamic that becomes the heart and soul of the movie.

However, the villains are significantly less interesting than the original movie, which means it never gets to the same level of tension or excitement.

Lucifer is a great show because of the outstanding cast. All of the core characters feel well developed and fleshed out, with each having a unique motivation and way of thinking. The story follows a typical crime procedural, but when the devil is involved, nothing is typical. The combination of supernatural, romance, and crime drama comes together beautifully.

Edward Norton does a solid job of adding gravity and weight to a role that could otherwise come off as too goofy and unrealistic. However, there are moments where some joviality could have really added another dimension to the story. It's a good Hulk story, but it still struggles to create the right tone and balance for a character that is warring inside.

One of the most underrated sci-fi films of all time. This is an incredible turn from Justin Timberlake, who frankly isn't as good of an actor as he is a singer. But here, he manages to deliver an incredible performance that takes a novel concept around time as currency and makes it into a thrilling race against time. Drama, tension, pace, and sci-fi, it all comes together beautifully.

As far as musicals for the whole family, Encanto is great. My two young sons really enjoy the beautiful animation style, the fun rhythms, and the exciting powers that the Madrigal family have. It also is one of the more enjoyable movies for parents to watch along with, which makes it a great pick for the whole family.