Sweet list!

Hidden Figures was a really great movie. Remember that whole rant I went on about Logan having too much of a Hollywood theme and message to it.. Hidden Figures did something similar, but in a brilliant way.

The main characters act morally and above-board with (mostly) everything [probably because they had to because those times were not pleasant if they acted otherwise]. But the message of being a Good Person, regardless of how other people treat you, that is something I can get on-board with 100% of the time. There are inconsiderate people everywhere in the world, even today, but that doesn't give you an excuse to act at their level. No matter how someone else treats you, you need to take the high ground and not let them pull you down (with the exception of physical violence / threats). I'm still working on getting myself to follow this "code" more closely .. but it's something that I agree with. /steps_off_soapbox

I would put Guardians Vol 2 below Hidden Figures, but I can't argue with you - the movie was so much fun! I was honestly surprised about Ego's character .. but with a name like Ego, in a comic book movie, you should be able to set some expectations early-on about what to expect from the character's "character".

Either way, the soundtrack was great and the action / visual effects were exactly what I was hoping for! I knock it down a peg because of the "sappy" nature of certain parts. Can't Marvel / Hollywood just let characters be jerks and be happy about it? There's nothing wrong with it when it's done for comedic effect (most of the time). I get it.. good guys need to be at least a little good.. but you can tell a character's "character" through their actions -- spelling it out in words takes it too far IMO. Leave something for the imagination, Please!

• I haven't seen Lego Batman, but I will soon (I think it's on Netflix??).
• Baby Driver is on my list of To-Watch.
• Thor Ragnarok is on my regret list of not seeing in Theaters ... so I'll be watching that ASAP! (this list keeps growing since my son was born ... but I don't regret spending ANY moments with my son!)
• I'll have to check out Wonder one of these days. I'm sure my wife would enjoy it at least :)

Thanks for your post, as always!