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Tag Archives: Animation
Moana (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): When she follows the Ocean’s call
“Moana” is a model Disney animation feature film which dutifully follows its familiar storytelling formula with a number of nice changes and variations. Again, we have a spirited young heroine who comes to find her inner strength through one adventurous … Continue reading
Seoul Station (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): Zombie night in Seoul
Zombie apocalypse fictions are dime a dozen in these days, but South Korean animation feature film “Seoul Station” has its own disturbing darkness to distinguish itself among other zombie movies. While its zombies are frightening as required, it is also … Continue reading
Inside Out (2015) ☆☆☆☆(4/4) : Inside the state of mind
Pixar has done it again. Their new animation film “Inside Out” is a simple but sublime work which not only delights us with its boundless imagination but also touches us with its dexterous storytelling. At first, you will be amazed … Continue reading
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4): Studio Ghibli in Twilight
As a gentle tribute to one great animation director who has been one of the key leading figure in Studio Ghibli, Japanese documentary “The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness” has a bittersweet quality considering the uncertain future of Studio Ghibli … Continue reading
Penguins of Madagascar (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Penguins back in action
The penguins are back, and they take the spotlight in this time. “Penguins of Madagascar”, which is a spin-off sequel of the Madagascar series, is as busy and crazy as you can expect from a standard animation product packed … Continue reading
The Book of Life (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A colorful romp on Day of the Dead
While it is a little too silly and frantic for me at times, “The Book of Life” is a colorful animation film decorated with several gorgeous sights to enjoy. Its story and characters are rather thin and predictable, and my … Continue reading
The Boxtrolls (2014) ☆☆☆ (3/4) : A boy and little boxes below the city
“The Boxtrolls” is a charming stop-motion animation film which fascinates adult audiences with its technical efforts while exciting young audiences through the resulting wonder on the screen. While its story is a familiar fable of good and evil, its offbeat … Continue reading
The Congress (2013) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Anything is possible – but nothing sticks much
“The Congress” is an offbeat juxtaposition of two different stories which do not work together well in one film. One is a sly satire on Hollywood business which also has a thought-provoking premise involved with the rapid development of current … Continue reading
Approved for Adoption (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : An outsider between two countries
Some animation films try different things outside the usual territory for young audiences, and little Belgian animation feature film “Approved for Adoption”, which was released as “Couleur de peau: Miel” in Europe, is one of such works. It is not … Continue reading
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