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The animated family movie “Zootopia 2” was released to theaters on Nov. 26, living up to the standards of the first movie with multiple plot twists and clever humor.

Half a century after its release, “Jaws” continues to resonate as not only a thriller but also a warning of the dangers of unchecked capitalism.

“Uglies,” released to Netflix on Sept. 13, is a highly predictable dystopian movie that attempts to tackle beauty standards but, in actuality, perpetuates the issue even more.

“Heart Of Stone,” released Aug. 11, provides viewers with an action-packed yet mediocre watch.

Viewers can expect an unapologetically graphic and gritty depiction of a German soldier’s life during World War I from Netflix’s Oct. 28 release of “All Quiet on the Western Front”.

The new Pixar film “Turning Red” follows the experience of a Chinese-Canadian family with a secret ability.

“Tall Girl 2,” released to Netflix on Feb. 11, presents an uneventful narrative with a lackluster viewing experience.

The spectacular effects and deep story in Dune, which was released to theatres and HBO Max on Oct. 22, leaves viewers wanting more.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2016 biopic “The Founder” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the fourth episode of the Wide View podcast!

“Thunder Force” dumps two otherwise talented actors in a static plot and fails to give them interesting traits, leading to an ultimately unenjoyable viewing experience.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2006 family film “Night at the Museum” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the first episode of the Wide View podcast!

The new adventure movie “Artemis Fowl,” released on Disney Plus on June 12, covers the adventures of boy genius Artemis Fowl. Although visually stimulating, the film suffers from pacing issues when dealing with character development.

At the start of the 2020 Oscar awards season, three movies in particular are the frontrunner films most likely to receive the best picture nomination at the 92nd Academy Awards on Feb. 9.

“IT Chapter Two”, which was released on Sept. 6, had lots of potential, but ultimately failed to live up to it’s predecessor.

“Love, Simon” avoids making a gimmick of homosexuality and delivers a cute “coming of age” flick, despite lack-luster cinematography and inconsistent dialogue.

Marvel Studios’ newest film, “Black Panther”, was released on Feb. 16. The film expertly combines current political conundrums with a nearly fantastical setting and relatable characters, creating a movie that is a must-see.

Disney will be releasing a live-action Aladdin movie in 2019, and one casting choice is reminiscent of the problems with the original.

Despite having a decent cast, the Netflix original “Naked,” released Aug. 11, is full of untapped potential, making it feel quite lacking — almost “naked.”

The movie “Dunkirk,” released July 21, explores the historical event of the Dunkirk evacuation in a manner unlike most war movies, but still delivers a powerful performance, despite it’s abnormalities.

Mel Gibson, after his decade long absence, returns to the directing chair to deliver a war movie to rival Stephen Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan”.

“The Girl on the Train” provides more than just the typical shock factor by combining brilliant acting, shots and plot reveals, making for an outstandingly unnerving movie.

The DC cinematic universe experienced another misfire with “Suicide Squad”. The film’s cut footage, awful dialogue and lack of plot made the movie not worth a shot.

“The Revenant”, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Domhnall Gleeson, incorporates stunning visuals and powerfully acting performances from the cast.

Jennifer Lawrence gives a powerful performance in David O. Russell’s Joy, but the film’s lack of focus leaves viewers uninterested.

Comediennes Amy Poehler and Tina Fey add to their list of cult comedy TV series and movies with Sisters, their latest film, in which the duo play a set of adult sisters determined to throw one last party in their childhood home

Are you more Han Solo or Kylo Ren? Find out here. Quiz by Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano.

Director David Ayer’s Fury, released on Oct. 17, is a jarringly blunt depiction of the trials faced by soldiers during World War II. Centering on the five-man crew of a Sherman tank, Fury tells the story of the men, not the war.