The concept of an action film on a train definitely has been done in different ways from “Money Train” to “Unstoppable” to even “Snowpiercer”. “Bullet Train” is a little more motley than most and has its day-glo spin but, in a way, it is just enjoyable bubble gum with not much to it but enough interesting characters, comedy and fights to keep the ball rolling sufficiently.

Creating a thriller on a boat has been done many times but integrating it in the context of a new streaming service is an interesting choice. “Stowaway” stars Frank Grillo and Ruby Rose but this is more specifically a film for Rose as Bella, a girl whose childhood became a hard knock life.

“Prey" in a way strips it down and takes away everything except the Predator itself. And what is its purpose? To hunt. And with its technology and interstellar capability, the creatures have probably been doing it for many millennia. That is actually a great starting point. Have this apex predator hunt in certain eras. "Prey" chooses the Comanche Nation in the early 1700s.

The intensity of "The Gray Man" is not to be underdone. It is a bombastic tour de force technically but devoid at many points of substance. In a film like this, the key is to play to the anti-hero and keep moving. But even with something to fight for and a lack of any romance at all, there is an emptiness to it.

Taika Waititi's approach to story is refreshing but it depends on the level of control and checks and balances. “Thor: Ragnarok” was much more comprehensive and tight per se in its approach of bedlam. “Thor: Love And Thunder” seems more freeform but in many ways is extremely messy in its execution.

The aspect of the Minions is always trying to understand what they are saying and how their shenanigans will unwind everything they try to accomplish for their master: Gru. With "Minions: The Rise Of Gru",the story is brought back to the villain's tween years where he is just trying to find his identity but also looking for mentors.

Making an action film that is accessible both to young women and cool enough to appeal to the young male demographic is few and far between. "The Princess" does it admirably while still sticking to its mid-range budget guns and almost despite a high body count keeping it relatively bloodless

The ideal of “Elvis” is based in the context of telling a story of progress and yet depth. Moving in with a sense of perspective, Baz Luhrmann's “Elvis” takes the approach of a man pushed by love, eventually enveloped by demons but with the relevance of a soul that changed perspectives.

The setting and tone of “The Black Phone” seems to be a interesting quandary. The trailers painted it as a really dark horror film and with the Blumhouse label, that also means approaching it under a specific budget constraint. Add to the fact that this is directed by Scott Derrickson who made the first “Doctor Strange” with Ethan Hawke here as the antagonist.