The heart of Departures familiar story knows when to beat to make yours leap and drop, but it's the naturalistic charm of the leading duo that will make it swell.
Somewhere inside Instant Family is a much better film and it occasionally shows it's worth. It's endearing and has heart, but you never get to feel it's full force thanks to a shifting tone that doesn't earn its happy ending and more resembles a sitcom.
Green Book is a relaxed, heartwarming story to experience during the chill this time of year brings. Any slight flaws are all but forgotten as it's earnest performances and well-handled story win you over.
