What I won’t defend: the glorified carnage, yet another “blow up the glowing thing in order to save the universe” superhero movie ending, or Sly Stallone. What I will defend: Chris Pratt’s ongoing ability to surprise with his acting; how they maintained a healthy mix of irreverent humor, action, and obligatory MCU service; and how

I appreciated the parts of The Lost City of Z set in the Amazon. The piranha attack in particular presented the extreme danger of the river and jungle with skilled cinematographic style, as you noted. At times the journey on the river felt almost Apocalypse Now-esque in its hazy, surreal quality. And, the almost comical dismissal of