Nintendo have been shaking off the sensational stink of the last Mario movie, which ‘celebrates’ its 30th birthday this year. A bizarre, nightmarish live-action take on the Italian platforming plumber that continues to live through cult appeal. With the bar set so tremendously low for this modern makeover, it seems a success – no matter […]
Tag: Animation
Pinocchio (2022) – Review
Whilst most of Disney’s live action remakes have received commercial success, they have all failed to reach the same level of highs that their animation origins once did. These rehashes are either a complete rip of the original creators or so far removed from them that it lacks the spirit or magic which once made […]
Lightyear – Review
Not the origin story you’d expect or associate with an already well established character, Lightyear paints a unique picture. Pixar essentially wants you to view this through the lens of those in the Toy Story world (like Andy for instance). The opening text to the movie reads “In 1995 Andy got a toy. That toy was […]
Luca – Review
Whether it’s my age quickly catching up with me, or it is as I believe Pixar are slowing losing their magic. Their latest feature Luca follows the animation studios’ recent projects of solid, family friendly entertainment but lacking to tell a bigger story. Similar criticisms I had with both Onward (2020) and Soul (2020). Luca […]
America: The Motion Picture – Review
“Ding Dong! Its America motherf**kers” – George Washington (not literally) If you thought Hamilton was an interesting and unique reconstruction of early American history, then you’ll be surprised by what this latest Netflix original, animated ‘motion picture’ has to say. Far more of a mockery than it is an informative and intelligent piece highlighting the […]
The Mitchells vs. The Machines – Review
Every year some movies fall through the cracks and fail to reach wider audiences due to a lack of solid marketing. I had no idea of this film’s existence until it hit Netflix at the end of last month. I took a punt expecting the worst for some late night entertainment, and was left dumbfounded […]
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