Despite being one of the biggest films in studio history, it feels over-shadowed by the other films released this round. It's still a strong blockbuster though.
2. Buried Child
I was hoping it would be a little more mad cap like the play, but it was still a very strong adaptation of what may be Sam Shepard's finest play. Extra kudos to director Clint Eastwood and writer Chad Taylor for giving Brendan Fraser his finest role in many years (possibly since Gods and Monsters or The Quiet American).
1. The Raven
Despite having some issues, The Raven is immensely entertaining. Alden Ehrenreich has really built the character and made it his own despite the strong initial portrayal by Joaquin Phoenix.
I liked Mass Effect 3 - Part 1, but for what ever reason, it doesn't feel like the event it should be. I can't really put my finger on why, but the lack of fanfare in the community is noticeable.
2. Continuity
I loved The Raven and I loved Cosa Nostra, but even I will admit that the continuity of the series doesn't make a whole lot of sense at this point. Cosa Nostra was a prequel to The Raven in the Night, but it is hard to say how long prior it was set. Robert De Niro reprised his role as Tomino. Joaquin Phoenix was replaced by Alden Ehrenreich, who is 15 years younger. Alan Arkin was replaced by Stanley Tucci, who is 26 years younger. Kathy Bates was replaced by Julianne Moore, who is 12 years younger. Amy Adams was replaced by Sophia Lillis, who is 27 years younger. And now we have a prequel to Cosa Nostra, that is stuck with that same iffy continuity.
1. Multi-Part Films
I can't stand multi-part films. I feel it defeats the point of a film, as I believe each film should have a beginning, middle and end. Multi-part films like Mass Effect 3 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows can't help but feel incomplete by splitting up one story into multiple parts.
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