Monster movies have a certain attraction to the public with their extreme action, goofy/overly political subtext commentary and a plethora of city terrorism and destruction that can be viewed with rose-tinted glasses in order to appreciate the extreme mayhem without… Continue reading "Cloverfield"
The stop-motion animation company, Laika, had already proven their unique spin on kid’s entertainment on the world with their creative bizarrely and genuinely disturbing 2009 film, Coraline, so it would be interesting to see how their next project would fare… Continue reading "ParaNorman"
Toy Story is an iconic franchise that has lasted the test of time for its timeless story, lovable characters with distinct adult voice actors, surprisingly adult writing with relatable situations that changed the way most animated properties were written at… Continue reading "Toy Story 4"
The first Shrek film released in 2001 was a huge hit for DreamWorks animation and was extremely popular with children for its naughtier tone and actual warrant of a PG-13 rating, giving it an edge over other animated movies at… Continue reading "Shrek 2"
Harry Potter was an influential product of its time and is still highly regarded for bringing fantasy novels back into the mainstream market with sequels being released consecutively which resulted in a film franchise that lasted seven films and ten… Continue reading "Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone"
The 1992 animated Disney version of Aladdin drew people in with its colorful visuals, likeable characters, amazingly memorable songs, and its quick humor that arguably created a modernized style of conveying comedy that inspired several kids’ films in the future.… Continue reading "Aladdin (2019 film)"
Dinosaur movies often have a very repetitive formula. Unless they take on a more action-oriented approach like Jurassic Park where they share the spotlight with humans, dinosaur movies are often about travelling from one location to another, facing harsh dangers… Continue reading "Dinosaur"
