John Leguizamo

For a film premised upon skewering the rich, “The Menu” only succeeds in crisping the surfaces of its elite subjects when one takes a closer look.

Despite a few minor flaws, “Encanto” succeeds as a strong addition to Disney’s repertoire — and the most original and musically exciting one in a while.

The Oakland audience’s endless enthusiasm, as well as Leguizamo’s own crowd-riffing charisma, elevated the show’s rapid-fire syllabus into a masterclass.

An actor with almost 40 years of experience in the field, playing every role from Shakespearean villains to video game action stars, Leguizamo is vocal regarding the contributions Latinx individuals have made toward the entertainment industry.