Matthew's Journal

This is the last of the films off this year's Hugo Award shortlist. There is a very complex time-travel plot here, which I think doesn't in fact stand up at all, but there are a series of delightful (and delightfully silly) action sequences (a number of which we see twice) which try and keep you from thinking too hard about the plot. It's trying very hard to do a bunch of clever stuff, but doesn't stick the landing. Also, some of the dialogue is a bit hard to make out, which is an error in a film that is already pretty confusing! ( Some spoilers )

I've now watched (and reviewed!) all of these, so time to rank them:

1. The Old Guard
   
2. Palm Springs
   
3. Tenet
   
4. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
   
5. Soul
   
6. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
   

You may have seen the reviews I've written previously, but I would happily recommend the first two films if you've not seen them yet.