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Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson explore the true musical origin of one of the kids’ beloved fairy tales characters – Pinocchio, who navigates his way through mortality and other dark themes in — Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. Released in the United States of America on the 9th of December 2022 by distributor Netflix, the film is delivered in a Stop Motion animation that can only be described as flawless, setting itself on a completely different level to its Disney predecessor which was released in the same year. A father’s wish magically brings a wooden boy to life in Italy, giving him a chance to care for the child. However,…
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Slumberland
Come along and join Jason Momoa and Marlow Barkley as they explore the dream world known as Slumberland. Directed by Francis Lawrence, who is better known for his sharp directorial skills in blockbuster films such as “Constantine” and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 & 2”, Francis Lawrence returns to the big screen with his latest fantasy/adventure, Slumberland. However, is it worth watching, or will it simply put you to sleep instead? Let’s dive into the review. A young girl named Nemo, played by Marlow Barkley discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw Flip, played by Jason Momoa, they…
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The Bob’s Burgers Movie
The Bob’s Burgers Movie directed by Loren Bouchard and Bernard Derriman has me feeling overwhelmed with disappointment and criticism. The movie was released on the 27th of May 2022, distributed by 20th Century Studios, and adapted from Bob’s Burgers the sitcom series created by Loren Bouchard. For a sitcom that’s been running for over eleven seasons, one would expect something different, something creative and long-lasting on the mind however I found very little to go back to. The Bob’s Burgers Movie does little to cater to anyone that’s never seen the sitcom on FOX but strangely enough, continues its never-ending trend of making the Fishoeders the villains. …
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Marry Me
Pop superstar Kat Valdez is about to get married before an audience of her loyal fans. However, seconds before the ceremony, she learns about her fiancé’s cheating ways and has a meltdown on stage. As she gazes out to the audience, professing her dreams and reality of love, her eyes lockdown upon Charlie Gilbert. The Mathematician teacher only showed up to Kat Valdez’s concert because of the need of wanting to bond and get closer with his daughter Lou. If there’s anything I love about Jennifer Lopez, it must be her heart. Jennifer Lopez is always pushing the notion of never giving up and pushing forward, whether it be in films…
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Sing 2
Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch a dazzling stage extravaganza in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch – he has to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them. However, before his journey can fully begin Buster Moon is filled with doubt on whether he can deliver this masterpiece on the biggest stage in the Entertainment Capital of the world. But what Buster Moon seems to be forgetting is that it’s not about whether the world or society need to make you feel worth it, it’s about whether or not you believe that you are…
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Cinderella (2021)
Now we have all heard or seen the Cinderella story, the happy girl who lived with her jealous stepmother and obnoxious sisters, however this one comes with a twist, if you expect anything close to the original material, you’re in for a shock. In my eyes, Cinderella is or was about a girl who dreams of becoming a princess, but who is held back by the influences of her life. One being her mother, and two being her step sisters, who constantly abuse and mistreat her at every turn. The adaptation, however, is so focused on Cinderella’s struggle with gender inequality that it almost feels like a completely different movie. One would not think it were a Cinderella movie if not for the glass shoe. I struggled to comprehend why the wicked step mother (Idina Menzel) seemed to be more caring and compassionate towards her step daughter even protecting her at…
