This Is Not How You Start a Trilogy: “Hope” Gets a Nope From Me
Despite it being one of the most visually impressive action movies I’ve ever seen, everything else fell short of my expectations.

A scientist discovers dinosaurs on a remote plateau in Mongolia.
Despite it being one of the most visually impressive action movies I’ve ever seen, everything else fell short of my expectations.
Ian and Barley embark on a quest to find a magical gem to restore their father back to life.
Word of mouth has been incredible, but the film's faults cannot be ignored.
The Slumber Party Massacre wonderfully combines the suspense of its horror with its commentary on gender, creating a memorable slasher classic that began a horror trilogy entirely written and directed by women.
Vivarium is an uncomfortable and startling look at how easily progress devolves in the face of overwhelming stress.
I have been a long-time fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ever since it made its official debut through 2008's absolutely excellent "Iron Man". The run continued, as did my associated fandom of the films, through the utterly EPIC 2019 finale "Avengers: Endgame".