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Tag Archives: Adventure
Moana 2 (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A middling second chapter not sailing that far
Disney animation film “Moana 2” is a middling second chapter compared to its promising predecessor, and that is a big disappointment for all of us. Sure, it looks as terrific as you can expect from any decent Disney animation these … Continue reading
The Imaginary (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): The adventure of one imaginary boy
Japanese animation film “The Imaginary”, which was released on Netflix in last week, will delight anyone who has enjoyed and admired those fabulous animation films from Studio Ghibli. While it does not surpass the better works of Studio Ghibli, the … Continue reading
Inside Out 2 (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): More emotions to come
Pixar animation film “Inside Out 2”, which is the sequel to Oscar-winning animation film “Inside Out” (2015), shows us that Pixar still has it. While it is another fantasy adventure into the state of mind just like its predecessor, the … Continue reading
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Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Enough is enough…
Animation film “Kung Fu Panda 4” is a passable product not bringing anything particularly new or surprising to its franchise, which was started with “Kung Fu Panda” (2008) and then continued in the two following sequels during next several years. … Continue reading
Damsel (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A damsel against distress
Netflix film “Damsel” distinguishes itself in its familiar genre territory to some degree via its feisty heroine to remember. As reflected by the very title of the movie, she suddenly finds herself becoming your average damsel in distress, but she … Continue reading
Orion and the Dark (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): His friend, Dark
Netflix animation film “Orion and the Dark”, which was released in last week, is a simple but engaging children’s story decorated with interesting ideas and visuals. While its narrative structure may be a bit confusing to its main target audiences … Continue reading
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggets (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): The chickens are back…
Netflix animation film “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggets”, which was released a few days ago, is the latest work from Aardman Animations, which has given us a series of charming and entertaining animation films ranging from “Wallace & Gromit: … Continue reading
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): The turtles are back
Animation film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” is probably the best theatrical movie version from the comic series created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Considering how all those previous feature films were forgettable or dreadful, that is not … Continue reading
Barbie (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Gerwig’s silly but delightful romp with Barbies
Greta Gerwig’s latest film “Barbie” is a silly but delightful romp proudly embracing its glitzy artificial qualities to the end. Yes, it surely feels contradictory at times as boldly wielding messages of female empowerment and liberation via those well-known brand … Continue reading
Nimona (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): A predictable but offbeat fantasy animation film from Netflix
Netflix animation film “Nimona”, which was released a few days ago, attempts to bring some fresh air of diversity and tolerance to its familiar fantasy story, and it succeeds to some degree. Although it is often predictable in terms of … Continue reading
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