ALADDIN Looks Exceptional, but Has Some Dry Spells
Disney certainly has gone all in with live-action remakes of their animated titles. Just two months ago we got new …Read the Rest
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POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU Benefits from a Great Voice Performance
Unfortunately, movie adaptations of video games tend to have pretty poor reputations. In the past, we’ve been dealt the less-than-stellar …Read the Rest
MISSING LINK Takes Viewers on a Beautifully Realized Animated Adventure
Laika is an animation studio that has produced consistently impressive features over the years, including Kubo and the Two Strings, …Read the Rest
WONDER PARK May Amuse Kids, But Will Leave Adults Rolling Their Eyes
As animated films go, there are some releases that are made squarely for the youngest of viewers, a smaller number …Read the Rest
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD Is a Genial Family Flick
Based on a series of children’s books, the original How to Train Your Dragon was surprisingly fun and effective, following …Read the Rest
THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING Delivers a Bit of Magic
January is often a month for misfit films that, for one reason or another, studios don’t have a lot of …Read the Rest
MARY POPPINS RETURNS Breezes In and Surprises
I’ll be honest and write that I didn’t hold out much hope for a sequel to a Disney family classic …Read the Rest
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET Has Glitches But Delivers Some Winning Moments
It may be hard to believe, but it has been six years since the release of the original Wreck-It Ralph. …Read the Rest
THE GRINCH Delivers the Holiday Turkey
The Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! has been a children’s mainstay on reading lists since its publication …Read the Rest
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS Feels Flat and Lifeless
Many people, myself included, typically think of The Nutcracker simply as a famous ballet. However, the stage production is actually …Read the Rest