Gold is one of those films that is fun to watch, but never quite settles into its own stride. The characters are fun and the plot serviceable, but it distinctly lacks a hook. Allegedly inspired by true events, Gold follows Kenny Wells (Matthew McConaughey) in his rise and inevitable fall in the gold mining industry. Wells inherits the family’s business …

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.

Revisiting older series long after their heyday is a risk. The beloved characters may not resonate the same way that they once did. With Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie the characters retain their charm, but are not presented in a way that lets the audience enjoy them in the same way as they once did.

There are few things worse than a comedy that isn’t funny.

Capturing the magic of Roald Dahl is a tall order. While Matilda, The Witches, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory are now classic children’s films, Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a resounding letdown.