Fighting With My Family follows a group of wrestlers living in Norwich, England, all the way back in 2002.
The two youngest family members - Saraya (Florence Pugh) and Zak aka "Zodiac" (Jack Lowden) - are picked to audition for World Wrestling Entertainment. She gets in, he gets left out.
Instead of making a straightforward 'rags to riches' docudrama/underdog sports story, writer/director Stephen Merchant has delivered a laugh-out-loud comedy.
Throwing in Vince Vaughn and Dwayne Johnson for good measure, Merchant's latest directorial effort never forgets to have fun.
Saraya's rise to prominence (as WWE superstar Paige) is juxtaposed with her brother's crushing depression to great effect.
Fighting With My Family packs a punch, creates three-dimensional characters, provides heartfelt moments, and makes for a nice time at the movies.
Us
With horror-thriller Us, writer-director Jordan Peele avoids the dreaded sophomore slump.
Although not as ground-breaking as 2017's Get Out (Peele's directorial debut), Us still manages to be a tense thrill-ride with surprises around every corner.
The four lead actors - Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph, and Evan Alex - excel as both the main characters and the doppelgangers/primary antagonists.
Throughout Us's taught run-time, Peele serves up horrific violence, chilling imagery, and many frightening moments.
Those tired of sequels/reboots/remakes etc. will find a lot to enjoy in Peele's second feature film.
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