Tag: Animation

Pixar has continuously churned out entertaining movies for adults and children alike. Luca is set off the coast of Italy near a town called Portorosso. The main character is obviously and fittingly named Luca (Jacob Tremblay). He is a pre-teen sea “monster” who spends his day shepherding fish for his family. His mother, Daniela (Maya…
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Netflix has released a few excellent animated movies recently (like The Willoughbys!). The Mitchells vs. The Machines is definitely one of my favorites. In fact, this is probably my favorite animated film of 2021 so far. I’m sure at some point it will be replaced as we get closer to awards season. But for now…
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Soul is the latest animated offering from Pixar, which consistently churns out memorable movies. Joe (Jamie Foxx) is a middle school band teacher with dreams of becoming a famous jazz musician. He happens to land a gig with a famous jazz musician named Dorothea. After rehearsing for the gig, Joe falls in a hole and…
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Wolfwalkers was one of my most anticipated animated movies in 2020. The story is a sweet one, set in 1650 in Ireland and it’s brimming with magical elements and fantastical moments. Our protagonist, Robyn Goodfellowe (Honor Kneafsey), is a young girl who lives with her father Bill (Sean Bean). They have moved from England to…
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This is apparently the last movie for the How to Train Your Dragon universe. The third and final installment for Hiccup and Toothless was a fitting end to the dragon saga. Hiccup, who is now the chief of Berk, is still leading the crusade to have humans and dragons live harmoniously together. It is working…
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Since I love animation, it’s no surprise that I love Pixar. I remember when Pixar’s first movie, Toy Story, came out. Woody and Buzz Lightyear quickly became my favorites and I was really excited to see what they’d do next. There are 20 Pixar movies out right now. I am going to attempt to watch…
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This was definitely a super heartwarming story. If you like animation at all I would highly recommend seeing this. From director and writer Mamoru Hosoda (the Digimon movies anyone?) comes a fascinating look at family dynamics from the point of view of a young boy. Kun’s life is turned upside down when his parents bring…
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You thought the Everything is Awesome song went away? Think again! Because it’s most definitely in the second Lego movie. For the sequel they’ve also added another ear worm called Catchy Song by Dillon Francis, T-Pain, and That Girl Lay Lay. You’ll know it when you hear it. Trust me. The second Lego movie picks…
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Another Spider-Man movie? Let me try to contain my eye roll and grudgingly go see it. This was my favorite type of movie-going experience because I did NOT want to see this but the movie slowly won me over. I’m serious! This may be my favorite Spider-Man movie ever. This could be in part because…
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It’s the sequel to Wreck-It Ralph and it ups the stakes from the arcade to the Internet. Six years have gone by since the OG movie with Ralph and Vanellope. We find the loveable video game characters are still best buddies but Vanellope is bored with the same ole same ole life. She is itching…
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