It’s no secret that I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of Brave since 2009 (back when it still bore the superior title of The Bear and the Bow); it hits theaters today, and it turns out there’s bad news and good news. The bad news about Brave is that it’s lesser Pixar. The good news is that lesser Pixar is still magical, transporting, and beautiful. Continue reading »
I’m putting this out there right now: I’m actually not reviewing this movie, despite what the title says. Frankly, reviewing it would be far too easy, and while writing negative criticism is tons of fun there are times when it can be somewhat of a slog, almost a routine or a chore of some sort … Continue reading »
If another studio plans on taking home the 2010 Oscar for Best Animated Picture, well, their film had better be packing some serious muscle: Dreamworks has really and truly found a winner with How to Train Your Dragon, a film that starts small and ends up thinking big as it builds and expands on the … Continue reading »
