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End of the year TRIPLE REVIEW ROUNDUP!
2 years ago
Well hello there! It's almost New Years, and before we do, I'd like to do some quick review of three very different animated movies that came out recently. These are smaller reviews, so I'll try not to ramble.
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Strange World (Almost Atlantis)
Synopsis: The son of the famous explorer is called on an adventure to figure out why their unique source of energy is dying, while trying to reconnect with his estranged father as well as his own, very different son (who happens to be gay, but that's not the major part of it, but THANK GOD they are actually portraying it and not leave it in a throwaway line.)
Plot: Standard adventure fare, with some elements of family. VERY obvious environmental message. Really did not bring anything new.
Character: The father, grandfather and son trio carry the film, because no one else is remotely memorable or stand out. It kinda makes it much worse than Atlantis, which while flawed, had a very fun cast.
Animation: beautiful visual and exceptional grasp of 3D that it's almost fluid like no other. Though nothing exceptional.
Overall, it's a mid movie. It has many good ideas, and for some I give it credit...but it just barely left anything in me after a watch. Perhaps it'll become a cult classic, but I don't expect it to wow people. 6/10
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (Fairies, talking animals, living puppets and fascists)
Synopsis: a retelling of Pinocchio classic helmed by the fish-lover himself.
Plot: FUCK YOU DISNEY.......................A very different retelling of the story, taking in place during World War, as well as various other changes to the story, some of which I found interesting, and others really refreshing. From Gepetto's backstory, to the fairy being an otherworldly creature with her own morality, to Pinnochio's immortality, all of these give unique element to the story (some of which Disney ripped off for no reason in their Remake, jessus fucking christ). Then there's fascist Italy and a lot of other elements which...I can see why, although not where my mind would've went. Very inventive, emotional, and ties to the theme extremely well.
Character: Quirky, yet charming. They were given a lot of love, and I do remember each well.
Animation: Stop-motion is always a treat, and this one had a very unique gothic style.
Overall, a great little movie, recommendable for people to check out if they want to. Above any other Pinocchio's that came out this year (Weird huh?). Not something I'll watch again, but hey, you might fall in love with it. 8/10
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (How To Create A Furry Fandom For Your Movie)
Synopsis: Spin-off to Shrek and loose-sequel, taking several years after 4th movie, unlike first Puss movie being a prequel. After wasting his lives, Puss decides to retire, only to learn of magical Wishing Star which could grant him his lives back. Goes on adventure, while reconnecting Kitty Softpaws, dealing with Perrito and battling against "Little" Jack Horner, Goldilock and Three Bears, and Latest Furry Bait.
Plot: 'chef's kiss' EVERYTHING IS SOOO GOOD! Easy to follow, fun, dramatic, sympathetic, funny, and thematically well-tied together, to the point I feel like it's the best movie Dreamworks done in years! Way above even Disney has done that makes me want to revisit it soon!
Characters: Loved them all! Puss is now more human than ever. Kitty feels more 3-dimensional. Perrito is not annoying, THANK GOD, and actually contributes to the plot. Jack Horner is pure villainy, and you love it! (God I missed unrepentant sociopathic jackasses!) The wolf is *spoilers* great. My favorite though were Goldie and her bear family, because of how fun they are and how they tie into the theme of the movie. Like, I wanna see them appear in the future again, I love them so much!
Animation: I may have a differing opinion here, because I think they maybe shouldn't have experimented with the style here. Not that it didn't look good (IT'S GORGEOUS okay?) but like, with a Shrek property? Designed to look raunchy and awkward? Fight scenes do look good though. I'm mixed here, not to say I hate it, but I feel like it might have dulled the punch.
Overall, 10/10, movie of the year for me (I did like Encanto, but this his my personal strings more.) Highly recommend it to be checked out in theatres.
And that's all for this year! Happy holidays everyone! To our future.
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Strange World (Almost Atlantis)
Synopsis: The son of the famous explorer is called on an adventure to figure out why their unique source of energy is dying, while trying to reconnect with his estranged father as well as his own, very different son (who happens to be gay, but that's not the major part of it, but THANK GOD they are actually portraying it and not leave it in a throwaway line.)
Plot: Standard adventure fare, with some elements of family. VERY obvious environmental message. Really did not bring anything new.
Character: The father, grandfather and son trio carry the film, because no one else is remotely memorable or stand out. It kinda makes it much worse than Atlantis, which while flawed, had a very fun cast.
Animation: beautiful visual and exceptional grasp of 3D that it's almost fluid like no other. Though nothing exceptional.
Overall, it's a mid movie. It has many good ideas, and for some I give it credit...but it just barely left anything in me after a watch. Perhaps it'll become a cult classic, but I don't expect it to wow people. 6/10
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (Fairies, talking animals, living puppets and fascists)
Synopsis: a retelling of Pinocchio classic helmed by the fish-lover himself.
Plot: FUCK YOU DISNEY.......................A very different retelling of the story, taking in place during World War, as well as various other changes to the story, some of which I found interesting, and others really refreshing. From Gepetto's backstory, to the fairy being an otherworldly creature with her own morality, to Pinnochio's immortality, all of these give unique element to the story (some of which Disney ripped off for no reason in their Remake, jessus fucking christ). Then there's fascist Italy and a lot of other elements which...I can see why, although not where my mind would've went. Very inventive, emotional, and ties to the theme extremely well.
Character: Quirky, yet charming. They were given a lot of love, and I do remember each well.
Animation: Stop-motion is always a treat, and this one had a very unique gothic style.
Overall, a great little movie, recommendable for people to check out if they want to. Above any other Pinocchio's that came out this year (Weird huh?). Not something I'll watch again, but hey, you might fall in love with it. 8/10
~~
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (How To Create A Furry Fandom For Your Movie)
Synopsis: Spin-off to Shrek and loose-sequel, taking several years after 4th movie, unlike first Puss movie being a prequel. After wasting his lives, Puss decides to retire, only to learn of magical Wishing Star which could grant him his lives back. Goes on adventure, while reconnecting Kitty Softpaws, dealing with Perrito and battling against "Little" Jack Horner, Goldilock and Three Bears, and Latest Furry Bait.
Plot: 'chef's kiss' EVERYTHING IS SOOO GOOD! Easy to follow, fun, dramatic, sympathetic, funny, and thematically well-tied together, to the point I feel like it's the best movie Dreamworks done in years! Way above even Disney has done that makes me want to revisit it soon!
Characters: Loved them all! Puss is now more human than ever. Kitty feels more 3-dimensional. Perrito is not annoying, THANK GOD, and actually contributes to the plot. Jack Horner is pure villainy, and you love it! (God I missed unrepentant sociopathic jackasses!) The wolf is *spoilers* great. My favorite though were Goldie and her bear family, because of how fun they are and how they tie into the theme of the movie. Like, I wanna see them appear in the future again, I love them so much!
Animation: I may have a differing opinion here, because I think they maybe shouldn't have experimented with the style here. Not that it didn't look good (IT'S GORGEOUS okay?) but like, with a Shrek property? Designed to look raunchy and awkward? Fight scenes do look good though. I'm mixed here, not to say I hate it, but I feel like it might have dulled the punch.
Overall, 10/10, movie of the year for me (I did like Encanto, but this his my personal strings more.) Highly recommend it to be checked out in theatres.
And that's all for this year! Happy holidays everyone! To our future.
