2 out of 5 stars (has good moments, but is overall bad) Anyone who knows me knows that I love Pixar. They have provided my generation with animated classics finding heart, humor, and emotion in ideas that seem poised to fail. However, Pixar’s track record as of late has been very hit-and-miss, alternating between tear-inducing… Continue Reading
“Zootopia”: Disney Cop Dramedy Has Vibrant Animation, Mature Theme
4 out of 5 stars (one of the best of the year) There is a stigma around animated movies that they are primarily for children. I completely disagree with this claim, as many animated movies of the past few years have more thought and effort put into them then many of the live-action films I… Continue Reading
“Wreck-It Ralph” Scores!
5 out of 5 stars (one of the best films I have ever seen, period) Note: My opinion on this film has changed after a few viewings. It is not a perfect film, but I would still give it a four star rating (one of the best films of the year). If you have not… Continue Reading
Get “Tangled” Up in Disney’s Fresh New Comedy
3 out of 5 stars (average) Many women in America battle each day with aging. They don’t want to wake up to that inevitable first grey hair or wrinkle on their skin. Thus, numerous companies were created who manufacture products that will supposedly make these women look younger then they actually are. What, however, if… Continue Reading
Red Riding Hood, Not so Little Anymore
3.5 stars out of 5 (above average) Note: I was completely wrong about this film. Hoodwinked is a film that was made to try and cash in on the “animated films with attitude” craze that was occurring in the early 2000’s. This craze began with Antz in 1998, and continued until 2010 or so. Currently, I… Continue Reading
Madagascar: M for Mammal Madness
Star Rating: 3 out of 5 (average) First an island, now a movie; about 4 animals (and 4 penguins.) Marty (played by Chris Rock) wants to see what it’s like in the wild. His best friend Alex, the lion, (Ben Stiller) wants to stay in the zoo and do acts for the people. Meanwhile, the… Continue Reading