Day of the Cicada 

The relationship between the characters is what makes this film stand out, and it’s just all-around fun.

This is ambitious horror filmmaking, and in a lot of ways, I fully admire its ambitions. For me, the film’s sloppiness defines its overall quality.

The power to function. As people, we are richly blessed to have the wide ranging scope of what we can accomplish…physically and mentally…that aid in everything we desire to strive for and, ideally, accomplish. However, what if someone was experiencing daily life with these elements….only in a more muted manner?

Considering the runtime, I expected each scene to hit harder as opposed to a series of montages and vignettes. 

A lonely little Hawaiian girl and her mischievous blue alien friend form a bond that heals both of their hearts, as well as ours. This live action version adds emotional nuances—notably in the sisters’ dynamic—while preserving the charm of the original.

Being made after the death of Chadwick Boseman will be a hard but exciting ride for this Marvel entry.