Beautiful "Materialists" Can't Quite Find Its Footing
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman will be happiest if she marries a man with a good fortune, similar upbringing, matching attractiveness levels, and compatible politics.

A struggling author plagiarizes his deceased father's undiscovered last novel, unleashing the demons of his dad's past that he must overcome or be haunted by for the rest of his life.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman will be happiest if she marries a man with a good fortune, similar upbringing, matching attractiveness levels, and compatible politics.
‘Candyman’ (2021) builds upon the original 1992 film by presenting the myth of Candyman not only as an example of black pain, but as an opportunity for black vengeance.
The classic ghosts-in-revenge story expanded into an extensive dig into the historical social system while being funny and horny.
It is as bad as your remember, and you are fortunate if you've never watched it. Keep it that way!
In addition to the cast being delightfully diverse this time around, the film was just loosely-plotted and action-packed enough to keep a casual fan like myself entertained. While I do agree that the writing of Cole left much to be desired for an original character thrust into a preconceived universe, none of the characters seemed particularly fleshed out in terms of personality; however, I think that's to be expected when you're watching a film literally inspired by a video game.
A family adventure film that features Hawaiian culture with a representative director and a diverse cast.