Tag Archives: Fantasy

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): A colorful quest for trust and unity

Posted on March 5, 2021 by kaist455

Disney animation feature film “Raya and the Last Dragon”, which was supposed to be released around the end of the last year but then gets released in this month instead due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is charming and exuberant … Continue reading →

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Godmothered (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): She comes a bit too late…

Posted on February 20, 2021 by kaist455

“Godmothered”, which was released on Disney+ in last December, is a lightweight fantasy movie which turns out to be a bit better than expected. While it is surely reminiscent of another Disney fantasy film “Enchanted” (2007) in many aspects, the … Continue reading →

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The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): An adolescent version of Groundhog Day

Posted on February 13, 2021 by kaist455

When I happened to watch the trailer of “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” a few weeks ago, I could easily discern what I was going to get from it. The movie, which was released on Amazon Prime a few … Continue reading →

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Shadow in the Cloud (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): There is something on the bomber…

Posted on January 9, 2021 by kaist455

“Shadow in the Cloud” is a rather amusing mix of fantasy and war action film with some feminist touches to be appreciated. Although the resulting mix is not entirely successful on the whole, it is at least anchored well by … Continue reading →

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Me and Me (2019) ☆☆(2/4): A lazy and pointless labyrinth of nightmare (or whatever)

Posted on January 5, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Me and Me” gave me one of the most boring experiences I have had during last several years. While it throws one strange moment after another throughout its convoluted plot, none of these odd moments sticks to … Continue reading →

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Soul (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Another sublime Pixar animation film

Posted on December 27, 2020 by kaist455

“Soul”, the latest work from Pixar Animation Studios, is funny and sublime in its seemingly simple tale of life and music. Although it does not reach to the level of those great Pixar animation films such as “Up” (2009), “Inside … Continue reading →

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Wolfwalkers (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An enchanting animation film packed with wolves

Posted on December 27, 2020 by kaist455

Animation feature film “Wolfwalkers” is a sheer pleasure for your eyes. As a cell animation film full of mood and details, the film is packed with numerous gorgeous moments to dazzle and impress you in addition to being quite engaging … Continue reading →

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Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): She is back – with less wonder and excitement

Posted on December 26, 2020 by kaist455

To be frank with you, it feels like a long time ago when I and many other audiences were looking forward to watching “Wonder Woman 1984” early in this year. The movie was supposed to be released around the world … Continue reading →

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Undine (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): An uneven misfire by Christian Petzold

Posted on December 25, 2020 by kaist455

Christian Petzold’s “Undine” alternatively frustrated and fascinated me when I watched it at a local theater during this afternoon. While I enjoyed its odd mix of romance and fantasy to some degree, I was also distracted by how its rather … Continue reading →

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Call (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Sorry, Right Number

Posted on November 29, 2020 by kaist455

South Korean film “Call”, which was initially supposed be to be released in South Korean theaters early in this year but eventually got released on Netflix two days ago, is an increasingly tense and chilling thriller film coupled with a … Continue reading →

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