Whimsy can be a tough thing to intentionally pull off. Films who try to add a dose of whimsy to their stories often tumble into being too cutesy or precocious. Kubo and the Two Strings has the exact perfect dose of whimsy, and it does so because it instead focuses on storytelling and character relationships.

I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that there won’t be too many people heading into San Andreas believing that they’re going to see a film that will revolutionize the world of cinema in any fashion. All most will be hoping for is a movie that offers up a good time for them. I knew that if the people …