Bedtime Stories
Published February 5, 2010 | 
I was able to finally see this one a few weeks ago, yea I’m a bit late with my bit of a review, but oh well! This movie was fun. It sounds lame but I really enjoyed it. The story is ok, had a good moral to it, and the humor is really great, and Adam Sandler is a funny man, like usual. It’s a simple movie, but that’s one of the things I liked about it. I don’t have a whole lot else to say about it really other than it made a great Friday night rental. If you’re looking for a lighthearted movie, check it out.
Been watching a few older movies, checked out The Librarian. I have to say it’s really cheesy and it made me laugh sometimes at how lame it was, it’s ok. Nothing real amazing but if you’re bored it’s ok to watch. It’s not a movie that’ll grab your attention right off though. I was drawing while watching it and sometimes I’d zone out because it got a little dull but meh. Catch it on TV or netflix maybe.
That’s about it for this entry, I’m waiting for the rain to go away! Tired of it. The weather here is always windy and wet, kinda like a bad fart, it’s not enjoyable! XD
Princess and the Frog
Published December 19, 2009 | 
I think I’m gonna be one of the few people here that does not give this movie a four star rating. Now I did enjoy this movie but I just felt it was lacking “Disney magic”. I didn’t really feel much for the character, the movie felt a little flat. Now I’m not sure where I want to start with this review. I suppose I’ll go after the music first.
The songs, they weren’t bad but they were just blah. Typical type songs, forgettable, but I find most of Randy Newman’s work kind of bland to begin with. This movie is no exception. Darnit why couldn’t they have snagged Menken? I also don’t enjoy jazz type music or that particular type style so I guess I’m also a bit biased there.
The story, it suffered badly from side-kick-itis. Too many side characters. There is one scene *oop spoiler* where the frogs are being “hunted” (I use the term loosely) by some southern… rednecks I suppose you could call them. It was a pointless scene, the characters were unneeded, and annoying. They could have had Tiana and the prince figure out they love each other through a better way but they just HAD to add in some “comedic” relief. Even though we already have the Gator and lightening bug. On a side note I really really loved the Gator and all his silly facial expressions.
The main characters are like-able. I like the polar opposite personalities the prince and Tiana have. I also like that it’s not just a typical princess movie. The woman doesn’t rely on the prince for everything etc.
The bad guy was pretty cool, I loved his design BUT he wasn’t really creepy or scary enough for the movie. At least my friend and I thought so. He had really great potential but fell a bit short. And most of the other characters in this film were “ok”.
The message in the movie was a good one, but for some reason it didn’t really feel like a Disney movie. It just lacks something, I can’t really put my finger on it. It has all the technical aspects a Disney film has, beautiful animation, good voice acting and decent music, I just think there was something lacking in the story.
This movie is decent, I would say go see it in theaters just to support 2D, but I’m not going to say you’ll be amazed by it. Disney is back, but not quite up to snuff with what they have produced in the past. It is a step up from their last 2D theatrical release, “Home on the Range” But it’s no “Beauty and the Beast”. It’s a fun, decent holiday movie. It’s worth seeing a couple times.
My Top 20 Animated Films Pt II
Published October 12, 2009 | Here is Part Two of my top twenty!
14. The Lion King
Of course no list would be complete with out this one! It’s just one of those Disney films that’s so good it makes it on to just about every list. I loved it as a kid…wait I would say I was borderline obsessed with it at one point. Kind of embarrassing but hey at least I have taste? …I think. If you haven’t seen this I’m going to ask what planet you are from. Animation is amazing, story is great and endearing, powerful score and the songs fit it so well. I really don’t have anything negative to say about it.
13. Titan A.E.
A lotta people are probably going to say “What?! Why did you choose this one?” Well despite it’s rather large plot holes I really enjoyed it. It does have a good story, and well as for the plot holes where that’s where imagination comes into play. Or fan fiction! Anyways the story was one that kind of kept you guessing what the characters were going to do next. The animation was great and the music was not half bad too. It was a flop in the box office, which I mainly will blame lame advertising by Fox. It’s a good movie for anyone who enjoys sci-fi and animation.
12. Mulan
Another great Disney movie, I love the story, the animation and the music. Though the end is a bit rushed the comedy during the first half makes up for that. I enjoyed the fact it was not a typical princess movie, the heroine was not just a prissy snit, she was tomboyish to a certain extent. Mushu is just great too. Tis one that if you haven’t seen you should.
11. Treasure Planet
Another of Disney’s attempts to make something more geared towards adults, and I liked it! No singing! Huzzah! Where Atlantis failed in this Treasure Planet won. The characters were great, good music, the storyline was good. Naturally it was based on the book but the whole concept of it taking place in space was pretty cool. The animation was just wow, everything was so detailed and nice. I don’t think it’s really given the credit should have and I really think if Disney had kept making 2D’s in this more adult theme they would have really succeeded well with it. It’s not too childish but it’s not so adult that kids won’t get it either.
10. Up
I’ve already reviewed it here but it totally deserves a spot on my list. I have not been a big fan of 3D animated films just for the main reason, most these days have no decent storyline/plot and are pretty much epic fail in my opinion. Up really surprised me on that! It sounds utterly ridiculous but once you start watching it you get so wrapped up in the characters and the story it all just kind of makes sense. There was only on part I found way too much of a stretch but overall it is one of the best Pixar movie ever.
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