Tag Archives: Fantasy

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): When Halloween meets Christmas

Posted on October 22, 2023 by kaist455

Animation film “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, which was somehow released in South Korean theaters a few days ago probably because of its 30th anniversary, is still a joy to behold. When I watched it for the first time via a … Continue reading →

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Juliet of the Spirits (1965) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): Her spiritual journey of self-discovery

Posted on October 9, 2023 by kaist455

Federico Fellini’s “Juliet of the Spirits” baffles me a lot in good ways. When I watched the film for the first in 2005, I felt like not totally understanding how it is about or what it is about, and that … Continue reading →

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8 1/2 (1963) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): A filmmaker in chaotic crisis

Posted on October 8, 2023 by kaist455

Federico Fellini’s “8 1/2” is your average navel-gazing piece of work, but it is surely one of the best ones of its kind in addition to being the groundbreaking one. While having been emulated so much by numerous subsequent films … Continue reading →

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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): The tale of a Kraken girl

Posted on July 29, 2023 by kaist455

Animation feature film “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kragen” might have felt a bit more refreshing if it came out a few years earlier at least. During my viewing, I was reminded of several other recent animation films including “Luca” (2020) and … Continue reading →

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Barbie (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Gerwig’s silly but delightful romp with Barbies

Posted on July 19, 2023 by kaist455

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 →

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Nimona (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): A predictable but offbeat fantasy animation film from Netflix

Posted on July 3, 2023 by kaist455

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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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Expanded with more style and substance

Posted on June 22, 2023 by kaist455

Animation film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”, the sequel to its Oscar-winning predecessor “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”, is a busily rich experience I am willing to revisit for more fun and appreciation. Yes, as many of you already know, this is … Continue reading →

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The Little Mermaid (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Redundant but watchable anyway

Posted on May 29, 2023 by kaist455

“The Little Mermaid”, the latest case of the ongoing intellectual property regurgitation by Disney, is redundant at worst but watchable at best. I am not still sure whether this live-action version of the 1989 Disney animation film is really necessary … Continue reading →

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Save the Racoon

Posted on May 4, 2023 by kaist455

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is more or less than the extension of what we saw from the two previous films. This is another familiar product from Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but it has some colorful style, personality, and … Continue reading →

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Peter Pan & Wendy (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A pedestrian version from David Lowery

Posted on April 29, 2023 by kaist455

David Lowery’s latest film “Peter Pan & Wendy”, which was released on Disney+ yesterday, is surprisingly pedestrian to my surprise and disappointment. Because Lowery has impressed us a lot with a series of distinctive works such as “A Ghost Story” … Continue reading →

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