I thought I was going to get a break from reviewing a film this week because usually there’s nothing big coming out the week after Thanksgiving. Or… Read more “Playmobil: The Movie, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Category: Animated
Frozen II, by Albert W. Vogt III
Very soon into Frozen II, my friend Scott leaned over to me and said, “Holy *%#$ this is the Fifth Element.” It took all my powers of… Read more “Frozen II, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Addams Family, by Cameron J. Czaja
I wouldn’t say I’m a huge fan of The Addams Family, but I am a causal one. When I heard they were making an animated film based… Read more “The Addams Family, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Abominable, by Cameron J. Czaja
Something I noticed before watching this film about a yeti is that this will be the third animated film within a year involving yetis. The first one… Read more “Abominable, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Dora and the Lost City of Gold, by Albert W. Vogt III
Dora and the Lost City of Gold is about the title character, Dora (Isabella Moner), a socially inept teenager with deadbeat parents who seemed content to let… Read more “Dora and the Lost City of Gold, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Toy Story 4
Before I begin, let me get a disclaimer out of the way: I have not seen Toy Story 1, Toy Story 2, or Toy Story 3. Actually,… Read more “Toy Story 4”
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Before seeing Pokémon Detective Pikachu, a friend of mine who loves the franchise told me, “If you’re a fan of Pokémon you’ll love it. . . .”… Read more “Pokémon Detective Pikachu”
Missing Link
Movies that want to take themselves seriously try not to schedule their releases when there is a competitor involved. Sometimes this involves other reasons like the need… Read more “Missing Link”
Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
I needed a break after last week’s Miss Bala misery. I noticed that Cold Pursuit was also out this week, but wished to avoid another bleak weekend. Something lighter… Read more “Lego Movie 2: The Second Part”
Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse
I decided to make my first review a light one: Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse. Like many people, I have been taken in by the Marvel craze. Then again, given my… Read more “Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse”
The Legionnaire 