Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)

I enjoyed this! More than the last one, which I didn't really like but was entertained enough by.  

There's a grand scale of majesty and I'm fascinated enough by the story world below the sea. Very VFX apparent throughout. Very stretching of believe in terms of characters' strengths and prowess. 

I loved seeing Aquaman riding the seahorse. And I like Topo too! And my favourite bit is where we learn how rulers should be building bridges. 

Jason Momoa's performance made me imagine what a cinematic Lobo would be like, rather than the Aquaman from the comics I know (esp. the Peter David written stories).

Godzilla Minus One (2023)

I thought the movie was a bit too long because I didn't buy into the performances of the main actor. But the destruction scenes were impressive. Godzilla's eyes did not really come alive for me. And the baby in the film (small thing as it may be), I thought just was not rightly cast. Still, I suspect I'll remember this Godzilla film more fondly than the ones I've seen from Hollywood.    
 

The Boy and the Heron (2023)

An interesting watch. I think there are other Miyazaki flicks I was more entertained and engaged by. This is still a fascinating viewing experience, and it's a great example of visual storytelling. 
 

A Year of No Significance《大風吹》(2023)

Isn't too bad, but def for the art house crowd. IMHO, the theme and message is potent, but some details in the execution does come across as lacking. E.g. the performances of the child talents. Great acting from Peter Yu and Tan Tiow Im. Reminded me of that film with Michael Douglas, Falling Down.