Posts in Animation
‘The Bad Guys’ Review: A Fun and Breezy Dreamworks Caper

Dreamworks Animation’s recent work hasn’t been the greatest, and most of their movies were overshadowed by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While Pierre Perifel’s The Bad Guys doesn’t hide its heist-driven inspirations, it still crafts a fun, albeit predictable, adventure for the whole family.

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'Turning Red' Review: A Puberty Tale With Heart And Flair

Turning Red is easily one of the most visually appealing and immersive films Pixar has released to date. From the first frame, the visual aesthetic of the film is wholly unique, and there is a creativity and passion from director Domee Shi that is on full display throughout. It’s just a shame that a Pixar entry like Turning Red must be dumped on Disney+, rather than being given a full theatrical release.

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‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’ Review: Fun Visual Gags Elevate a Paint-by-Numbers Story

While the visual humor is spot-on, ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformia’ suffers from a massive lack of creativity in its screenplay. Director Derek Drymon’s comedic touch isn’t lost when “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” relies heavily on visual humor to make the audience laugh, but it’s a shame that the movie’s story has been done one too many times.

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