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The movie "Emilia Perez" has a one-of-a-kind plot that tells the story of a cartel leader who transitions into a woman, exploring themes of identity, transformation, and redemption in Mexico. Director and writer Jacques Audiard once again plays with an intriguing "what if" scenario, mixing the familiar with the unexpected. What if a tough, violent drug dealer became a woman fighting for human rights? What if a traditional family was reimagined as two mothers? What if a lawyer with a bright future ended up working for a drug kingpin? And, on top of that, what if you blended all these elements into a musical, crime, comedy, and drama movie? This is exactly what the Emilia Perez movie is, and it works very well.

Emilia Perez feels like that movie where everything happens everywhere all at once.

The musical numbers are enjoyable and perfectly complement the script, with well-written lyrics. Zoe Saldana, playing lawyer Rita Moro Castro, delivers the songs with a nice voice.

One of the movie's flaws is the final 30 minutes, where it feels like director Audiard lost interest in the plot's flow and opted for an abrupt ending. It genuinely seems like he hit a moment of writer's block.

The movie "Blitz" centers basically on a young boy named George as he makes his way through wartime London to reunite with his mother during the Nazi bombing campaign. Writer and director Steve McQueen creates a version of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" during the Second War II. The entire movie is about the adventures of a rebellious little boy who rejects the idea of living in a residential school during this war period. And to add more drama, McQueen introduces the boy as the son of a biracial couple, creating a backdrop of racism.

The plot of the movie feels forced, lacking coherence and realism. However, its technical execution stands out, with a beautifully crafted art design that portrays a convincingly devastated and bombed London.

The movie "Conclave" is a brilliant thriller/drama about the secret election of a new pope after the sudden death of the current one.

The movie, based on Robert Harris's book, is skillfully directed by Edward Berger, who stays true to the original story. With great work in set design, costumes, and editing, Berger creates a dark, tense, and closed-off atmosphere that perfectly represents the Vatican during the election of a new pope. This setting helps tell a story filled with secrets, power struggles, conspiracies, and rumors among the cardinals, all taking place in a high-stakes, secretive world.

The movie grabs our attention, largely thanks to Ralph Fiennes' Oscar-caliber performance as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence. He drives the movie with fierce emotion, starting from the opening scene where tears roll down his face as he stands before the dead Pope, to the final of the movie, where his face shows the clear distress of indecision and uncertainty while sitting on the bench. This is definitely one of his best performances, even compared to his roles in "The English Patient" and/or "Quiz Show".

However, Conclave has its flaws. The sense of mystery is sometimes overdone, there is no clear reason why sister Agnes appears so overly secretive. Also, the movie repeatedly gives explanations for why a cardinal couldn't be a candidate, only after each election has finished - including the final one.

Overall, Conclave is an engaging and thought-provoking movie that explores the role of religion, the clash between conservative and progressive values, the roles of men and women, and the concept of leadership within the Catholic Church.

If you prefer movies with a clear, wrapped-up ending that leaves no room for interpretation or thinking, then this movie may not be for you.