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Tag Archives: kids
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 2.5/5
Rather childishly written CGI-heavy adventure by Robert Rodriguez. Some of the visuals are cool, some look very dodgy, and it plays like a techno-Oz story. Gets better as it goes.
5 Disney Movies 1995 to 1999 – 135
In this cast, Mark and Sam talk about assorted movies and the latest Godzilla trailer, and about 5 Disney movies: Pocahontas The Hunchback of Notre Dame Hercules Mulan Tarzan
Aladdin 4.5/5
This is easily the second most funny Disney movie after The Emperor’s New Groove, but it does feel a little dated with some of Robin Williams topical references – I think everyone will recognise Jack Nicholson for years to come, … Continue reading
Beauty and the Beast 1991 4/5
First Watch! This was a pretty terrific and absorbing Disney, with some great songs/animation combos, and a more resonant story than you often get with Disney. One downside is it did keep making me think of the far-superior La Belle … Continue reading
The Little Mermaid 3.5/5
A decent Disney entry, with some pretty good songs, a memorable villainess, and some good comedy sequences. I laughed out loud in the bit where Sebastian is confronted with the horror that is the kitchen of a French chef. However, … Continue reading
The Rescuers Down Under 3.5/5
Rather charming Disney feature, unusually (at this time) a sequel. The animation seems to be a distinct step up from the late 60s/70s animation style (though many of the Disney’s from this period are classics, despite a basic animation style), … Continue reading
Lion King 4/5
First watch! Rather finely paced story, with simple but smooth and pleasing animation, fine comedy characters, and a story that stays simple and effective. They really cast fine vocal talents too. I can see why this is considered a modern … Continue reading
Treasure Planet 2.5/5
A middling Disney effort, with some effective, if maybe a little jarring, mixing of traditional animation and CGI. It’s too long (15 less would have been better), but the main characters are well developed and charming, there’s some fun stuff … Continue reading
Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United 1/5
This was rather poor, but I admit I was kind of excited to see a Hulk/Iron Man pairing, so perhaps my expectations were too high. To break it down – Good: a few (a very few) of the shots and … Continue reading
The Lego Movie 4/5
Very fun movie with one insanely catchy tune that will lodge in your head like a brainspider. It’s goofy and surreal, with plenty of jokes, some of which are at oldschool Lego expense, which is fine. Without spoiling however, I … Continue reading
Star Wars: Clone Wars 4/5
This is a review of both parts of the Star:Wars Clone Wars 2-D animated series. This is fun, exciting and fresh, and the best Star Wars since the original trilogy. Originally broadcast in 4 or 5 minute segments, this still … Continue reading
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 4/5
Rather charming, clever and extremely inventive animated movie, that starts well and just gets better and better. I like some of the great ideas in here, like the clever girl having her own protective behaviours such as hiding her own … Continue reading
The Empire Strikes Back 5/5
A magnificent, driving narrative, with solid dialogue, great lighting, editing, framing, visuals, acting, music, tone, mix of drama and comedy, spectacular special effects for 95% of the time, and adding a depth to the space-fantasy genre in movies that was … Continue reading
Star Wars IV: A New Hope 4.5/5
A real thrilling spectacle. It’s been 10 years or more since I last watched this, and I have to admit, I was excited about rewatching it. And yes, it easily lived up to the expectation and excitement. My favourite part … Continue reading