Delivers enough new elements and surprises to continue the ascent of this fun franchise

Mixes equal parts Clue and Memento for an exciting howdunit more than a whodunit.

Packs the screen with Hollywood heavyweights and fills each of their characters with enough charisma to rouse a coma ward.

Delivers the same magic as the original with sparks of creativity flying off in different directions.

Go back to a time when everything in life loomed so large.

Boasts just a few great scenes and mostly plods along from one memorable moment to another like a zombie looking for its next meal.

There’s just one major problem with the whole affair: it’s morbid.

Mixes high school romance and ho-hum heroics for a movie that’s still fun but leaves you wanting something better.

A summer feel-good romantic comedy that reminds you that love and music are essential to life every day.

The fourth installment of this venerable franchise returns with a surprisingly touching tale.

Comes off as lifeless and perfunctory despite two strong casting choices and a taste of the franchise’s comedy.

Not only the satisfying conclusion to a two-movie story but also the perfect payoff to that 10-year journey on which moviegoers embarked.