I enjoyed it too! Spouse didn't. I think it was v. self-aware of the silly moments, which made it good to me (the staircase scene made me laugh so hard!) The action was good without being too grotesque

I bought the books immediately after watching the 1st movie; just trying to get the motivation to read them!

Looking to expand my playlists ...any recommendations?

Feel better soon! Cats are wonderful nurse-maids!

I work with young children (under 3yrs) and when things go to shit, I put on a "calm music" playlist of just background noise and it seriously does help