In the "branch of heaven" a week of cinema for every craving kicks off. Cali's calendar received the mid-year wave of releases all at once and the variety is huge: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie leads with the top rating, Mortal Kombat II brings the rawest action and, as a counterpoint, Studio Ghibli re-releases the endearing Ponyo . Add the Michael Jackson biopic, the horror of Obsession and the Toy Story 5 advance sales, and you'll have a guaranteed plan for the whole week between the street heat and the air-conditioned auditorium. This Week's Headliner The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ⭐ 8.2/10 IMDB · Family · Comedy · Adventure · Fantasy · Animation · 98 min In a city where the heat invites you to take refuge in a good auditorium, Mario's return is the perfect plan. The adventure leaves the Mushroom Kingdom and throws itself across entire galaxies, with animation that turns every planet into a spectacle of color and impossible gravity. It works for the kid meeting Mario for the first time and for the adult who grew up glued to the controller. With 8.2 on IMDB it's the best-rated release on Cali's calendar, with showtimes at the city's big complexes. My tip: buy for the early screenings of the day, the ones best enjoyed with a room full of laughing kids. Find it at CHIPICHAPE , PALMETTO and UNICALI this week. 🎫 Showtimes & Tickets IMDB This Week's New Releases Michael ⭐ 8.1/10 IMDB · Music · Drama · 128 min The King of Pop portrait arrives in Cali with an anticipation few releases manage to stir. Jaafar Jackson, the singer's nephew, takes on the role with a blend of physical talent and sensitivity that carries the two-plus-hour runtime. The film doesn't dodge the character's dark areas, but it's the musical numbers, assembled with meticulous detail, that get the room tapping its feet. With 8.1 on IMDB and over a thousand ratings, it's the safe bet for the weekend. It screens at most of the Cali multiplexes, so getting a ticket is easy. Find it at Multicine Simon Boliva