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Flow is a story about a gang of animals which come together in the backdrop of a natural calamity and how their relationship evolves while they maneuver through various challenges.

The animals were realistic yet they had a strange "humanity" in them which helped us relate to them. The cat being the protagonist is not just curious but also brave and its journey of overcoming its fear is endearing.

The visuals and the animation are beautiful. The music helps build this mystical land. Although the film doesn't have any dialogues but whatever little these animals "speak" in their own way is more than enough to convey the emotions to us.

This is a great film, and rightfully being called the best animation film of 2024.

Only a handful of movies leave a lasting mark on you long after the credits roll. Sinner did that for me. Right away, I have to mention that the film's music is both soulful and sinister, setting the tone perfectly. Experiencing it, I immediately felt connected to the characters and the themes the movie was striving to portray.

The cinematography, paired with Göransson's breathtaking score, is truly mesmerizing. The cast delivers performances that absolutely deserve recognition.

The concept of blending music-especially Blues-with vampires is genuinely novel, and Coogler's execution is a testament to his mastery of the craft. What could have easily felt silly instead enhances the atmosphere of racial tension and horror, making the film all the more immersive. Yet, it also finds room for well-placed comedic moments, which adds a smart contrast to its darker themes.

That said, Jordan's performance as the Twins fell short for me. It lacked originality and often veered into caricature, feeling more like an exaggerated depiction of the era's archetypes rather than a sincere, nuanced portrayal.

The Parenting (I have no idea why this is the title of the film) is a fun movie on paper but never really lands, much like many of the jokes that the writers clearly tried hard to make work.

Loaded with Posey, Cox, and Kudrow-some of the well-known star cast-you'd feel this film couldn't fail. But it does so spectacularly, more often than not. This film tries to be so many things: a horror-comedy with a progressive storyline, a portrayal of dysfunctional but funny parenting (I assume this is what the title eludes to), and a feel-good family movie with a modern-day romance. Alas, in the end, it leaves you asking for more on all those fronts.

The performances by Posey, Cox, Kudrow, and the rest of the parents are good (though nothing extraordinary). However, the lead pair often seemed to lack both the sharp comedic timing and the heartfelt chemistry this film desperately needed.

That said, there are some funny moments here and there, which might make it worth streaming once.