The latest in the series, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" is ultimately more of the best elements of the formula that proved so successful in previous entries.

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is a fast-paced, funny adventure that will delight kids and fans of the original game, but the uninitiated will likely be lost.

"Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" brings the classic game to life with charm and humor and emerges as one of the year's early surprises.