Frozen II Plays It Safe
Frozen II succeeds as a brand extension for Disney, but limps over the line as a movie in its own right.
The Lion King Remake Corrodes Its Legacy
The Lion King adds nothing. All it does is subtract.
Double Feature: Toy Story 4 and Child’s Play
Toy Story and Child’s Play were both defining films of my childhood. In very different ways, of course.
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)
Fun! Funny! …Just not as fun or funny as The Lego Movie.
Grimoire of Zero
Grimoire of Zero simultaneously reveals the strengths and weaknesses of a short episode run.
Mary and the Witch’s Flower (2017)
Mary and the Witch’s Flower has a comforting familiarity, as though recalling the feeling of rewatching your favourite Ghibli film for the umpteenth time.
Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood’s portrayal of power, whether physical, alchemical or political, is rendered with real nuance.
The Incredibles 2 (2018)
Pixar have got their mojo back.
Attack on Titan – Season 2
In its second season, Attack on Titan makes its explanations work by opening up more questions.
Loving Vincent (2017)
I’m a sucker for a good gimmick. And what better gimmick for a film about Vincent van Gogh than to hand paint every damn frame?
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