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Zootopia (2016)
A brilliant, entertaining trip, for both parents and children.
Walking into this movie I had VERY low hopes that I would be entertained. And by the end, I was brow-beating myself for judging this wonderful movie by it's cover! (A message the movie covers well) It was full of humor, full of entertainment, and with a message to boot. A rarity these days with movies having a over abundance of low-brow slapstick and toilet humor.
The pop-culture references are going to be over the children's head (just the way some should) and in perfect place for the adults to catch it and say "Ahh, that was clever". Yet still showing more than enough to relate with child-like humor, that will keep even the most restless 5 yr old at attention. A movie that is supremely voiced by actors/actresses that matched their characters so well, that from now on I will see the characters in their next performances...Which is a great thing.
I do recommend anyone to take the family to see this..a few times.
Frozen (2013)
A multi-million dollar snow cone with bland flavor, yet serves it's purpose.
Short and simple review: While watching Disney's "Frozen", it reminded me of one of those homemade snow cone machines you buy for kids. It served a purpose, but there was nothing great about the taste, overall you were not better nor worst for trying it. By that I mean that the over-all movie was no different/better than any other Disney release that goes straight to video (Example: The list of Tinkerbell movies, The Aladdin sequels, etc). A few points: *The music*. I have in the past enjoyed the singing in Disney movies, but this one was lacking in the "I love that song" category. I felt as if this movie had no central sound, no unique "ethnic" theme as previous Disney attempts. Most of the music was a blend of what some would say are generic choir music and modest attempts at copying the past Disney hits.
*The Villain*. Again, this is something that draws you in to "root" for the champion in a Disney movie. But this movie really had no villain until 3/4ths through the movie, and when the "true" villain came to, it was a "shocker" only because it didn't make much sense (based on the character's previous actions) and seemed truly forced as a way to "wrap-up" the movie in a semi-Disney fashion (I guess you have to see someone fail, right?).
Missing much that one would say makes a great animated movie, this movie may have been better served as a straight to DVD/BluRay item. However, the movie does keep the children entertained and there was several comedic points created by the character Olaf.
If you are looking to take the children to a matinée, this isn't a bad choice, however most adults will find the story "basic" and without the charm of previous Disney movies.
Your children may forget this movie in a week or two, and you will as well not long after you leave.
Turtles Forever (2009)
OMG, What a wonderfully done movie for 3 generations of fans
This movie is for fans and non-fans alike. It starts off with the Turtles in it's latest incarnation (2003 4kids series) viewing a news report of a robbery broken up by four turtles..but not by them..
At a risk of spoiling, I will not go into further detail. As a fan of the shows and the various versions of the Turtles, I really enjoyed this movie.
Funny thing is this movie wasn't promoted well, if not at all (which is sad because this could have been released in the theaters and would have made a lot of money... I happened upon this movie by accident and have a "Kool-Aid smile" for it's humor, story, action, and nostalgia. This made for TV movie did what the previous shows and the theatrical release did not.
It gave the fans a action packed, humor-filled completion to a wonderful franchise... Thank you to all that were involved....And here's hoping that this was not the end to it all.