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The Lost City

A decent action comedy, with a good cast and some interesting ideas. Nothing more, though. Mark: 6 / 10

The Lost Daughter

Based on Elena Ferrante's novel of the same name ("La figlia oscura" in Italian), it's an involving and masterfully acted (Jessie Buckley is awesome) psychological drama. The setting has been changed from Italy to Greece. Mark: 8 / 10

The Menu

Haute cuisine, mystery, suspence, social complaint and folly. A witty black comedy with thriller hints, very well directed by Mark Mylod and masterfully performed by the whole cast. Mark: 8 / 10

Whiplash

Not completely, but pretty much against the tide. This time I'm going that way. Apart from Teller and Simmons' performances, in fact, in my opinion the plot lacks believability and originality, and the story ends up being annoyingly hollow. I can state I can't consider myself a fan of Chazelle. Mark: 6.5 / 10

The Wonder

Based on Emma Donoghue's novel. Faith, miracles, atonement, firmness: these are the themes that the story unfolds, sometimes with questionable choices. But the setting and above all the cast are absolutely perfect. Mark: 7.5 / 10

Strange World

The most politically correct in terms of inclusion, this Disney feature is visually awesome, but in terms of storytelling doesn't offer anything we've already seen. Mark: 6 / 10

Jurassic World Dominion

Not a single glimpse of originality in this final chapter of the Jurassic saga, but a couple of tears for the reunion of the casts from both franchises. Exclusively for fans. Mark: 5 / 10