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Lightyear (2022)
Lightyear
Lightyear is not as bad as people say it is but it still is the weakest film in the Toy Story franchise. It's meant to be an origin story for Buzz Lightyear as a movie inside the Toy Story universe. It has Buzz leading a mission on a foreign planet and accidentally got stuck. He tries to get a crystal to go hyperspeed and doing that, what is a couple seconds to him is a couple years on the planet, which is like Interstellar. When he finally achieved hyperspeed, he came back to his well known villain Emperor Zurg. I find this is a poor adaption of Zurg and no way is this the real Zurg. It is deserving of a sequel with the real Zurg but with how it did in the box office and doing in ratings, likely won't happen.
This marks the first theatrical film Buzz isn't voiced by Tim Allen. Tim Allen also doesn't play Buzz in the original Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command where Buzz is voiced by Patrick Warburton but that's not a theatrical film like the first four Toy Stories and this one, where Buzz is voiced by Chris Evans. That helps show this Buzz is a different Buzz from Toy Story Buzz.
Overall, I find Lightyear alright but I definitely prefer the actual Toy Story films.
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Toy Story 4
Toy Story 4 takes place not long after Toy Story 3 and the second to last film in the Toy Story universe, of which includes Lightyear (of which is meant to be a spin off as a movie inside the Toy Story universe). Bonnie is starting Kindergarten and made her own toy: Forky. Forky is pretty much the comic relief character in this film. As well as the character that helps set the plot in motion. Though it seems like Woody's the one who really is getting character development throughout the film. I felt like the ending to this film was perfect and we don't need another sequel, yet we're getting a Toy Story 5 anyway. I might still watch the fifth anyway when it releases as it'll be interesting how they'll do another sequel.
This film is about the carnival. It is a contrast to the third's daycare and at the same time, has some similarities. At the carnival, lost toys could have many children to play with, like at the daycare where many children share the toys. Though, children could win toys with their parents' money and bring them home.
Overall, I did like Toy Story 4 but I do prefer the other ones but this one is good nonetheless.
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3 is the Toy Story that introduces the fact that daycare exists and shows that their kid (Andy) could outgrow them. Andy has grown up and is about to go to college. Andy wanted to put his toys in the attic but after a little mishap, the toys ended up going to Sunnyside Daycare. There, they met Lotso Hugginbear, of whom helps settle all the toys down. It really shows the difference between younger kids and older kids when playing with toys. The younger ones seem more rough and older ones seem more gentle. With the storyline with Lotso, it is the darkest Toy Story movie. As well, the ending could be emotional to fans of the franchise. It could be a good ending to the franchise but we got a fourth anyway and the fourth also ended on a note that it could be the last one and we're still getting a fifth.
Comparing it to the first two, it does show how computer animation has evolved in the 11 years in between the second one and this one. I often prefer the first two, though I still like this one very much.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda 4 is currently the last film in the Kung Fu Panda franchise. It goes off of what I considered a good ending to the franchise in the third. It has Po in line of becoming the spiritual advisor and picking his successor as the dragon warrior at the same time as the rise of the villain the Chameleon. I felt like the Chameleon was the weakest Kung Fu Panda village. Weak as an antagonist, but not weak as in actual strength. Her being able to transform into other villains is interesting as a concept but didn't stick well in the film. Kai still seems the most menacing as he creates his own army while the Chameleon just transforms into other characters and wasn't done well in the film. As well, the Furious Five has hardly no role in the film. Good if we get a Furious Five spinoff about why they had a minimal role in this film. I'll be more willing to see that movie than a fifth Kung Fu Panda. Maybe do a fifth Kung Fu Panda if that Furious Five spinoff is successful and leaves room for a Kung Fu Panda 5. Besides that, it's a pretty alright film though I do prefer the previous three.
Toy Story 2 (1999)
Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2 is the second film in the Toy Story franchise. It explores more of Woody's origins and what he is based on. It has Andy going to cowboy camp and Woody being stolen by a toy collector during that time. The toy collector (Al) is obsessed with toys relating to Woody and plans on completing his collection and selling them to a museum. With that, we really learn where Woody came from. We get introduced to cowgirl Jessie and horse Bullseye, both originally from the same show Woody was. Getting to know more about Woody's past is what makes it a good sequel. Us getting a Woody's Roundup show would be a good idea for Pixar to do. If they did it to Buzz twice (in both a show and a theatrical film), they could do it with Woody. Knowing his origins as a toy seems to propel his story forward as it can help see how he could grow in the future. Probably my favorite Toy Story movie with the first as a close second. Sure does bring the same amount of emotional depth along plus the Woody being trusted into his origins really makes a good film alongside the nostalgia bonus.
Dune: Part Two (2024)
Dune Part Two
Dune part Two is the second film in the new film franchise about the books of the same name. It, alongside its predecessor, is pretty long in length, both above the 2 and a half hour mark. For me, often times when a movie goes past the 2 and a half hour mark, it seems like it's been going on too long and hurts my opinion of it a bit. Both of these Dune movies are visually appealing and does leave enough room to become a trilogy, just they seem to be too much on the long side and really extending some of it out.
It adds more to the all star cast with Austin Butler (Elvis in 2022's Elvis), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova in the MCU and Jean Tatlock in Oppenheimer), and Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach in 2023's Super Mario Bros Movie and Magik in the New Mutants). They star along with the returning cast members: Timothee Chamalet, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, and Dave Bautista. That's at least the cast members I recognize.
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
Kung Fu Panda 3
Kung Fu Panda 3 is currently the second to last film in the Kung Fu Panda franchise. It has Po finally connecting to his roots as a panda to help fend off a new threat: Kai (J. K. Simmons). Out of the villains from these first three Kung Fu Panda movies, Kai seems the most menacing with his ability to take the chi of other characters and then be able to use them in battle as Jade versions of themselves.
It definitely shows more of its Chinese roots by talking about chi and showing the Pandas. It shows the mountains of China when they go to the place with all the pandas. Chi in China means the life force of a person and this film does a good job at showing that
I feel that Po is a developed character after the events of this film and don't feel like he hardly need any more development, but they still made a fourth one anyway. I'm thinking about watching the fourth anyway to see what's it's even about.
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda 2 is the second film in the Kung Fu Panda franchise. It is about where Po came from and what happened to the other pandas. It also brings more of the concept of inner peace, of which is something everyone should strive for. That's kinda an extension of the first one, of which the first film is about believing in yourself that you can do something, then this one inner peace is believing you can achieve it.
I prefer the villain in this one as he has more of a personal connection to Po (as Tai Wan did have more of a connection to Master Shifu than Po, though Chen has more of one to Po). Po is clearly the character the series is most about and it seems better if the villain has more of a personal connection with him than another Kung Fu fighter.
Overall I do find it as good as the first.
Elizabeth (1998)
Elizabeth I
Elizabeth is the film about the early reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It shows the point where she didn't want to marry because of her role as queen as she believes that she is married to her country. As well it showed her rocky relationship with her half sister Mary. It compared their two different views on Christianity (Mary's Catholicism vs Elizabeth's protestantism of which she shares with their father Henry VIII)
I find the monarch is an important role in British history and Queens are important when it comes to women history (she would be the ruler of a country until the rest of theirs life). It is interesting to learn more about Queen Elizabeth I as often times the other Queen Elizabeth comes to mind (the second, of whom is the longest reigning British monarch and died about a year and a half ago). It's interesting to learn what came before her and what her name shake could be. Elizabeth I's reign mainly took place in the late 16th century (1500s) of which was 400 years ago and is before the United States was even a country. It's sure is interesting to learn about the British monarchy way back then.
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
He's known for Kung Fu Fighting
Kung Fu Panda is a film from DreamWorks about Chinese culture. It takes place in China and about the well known Chinese bear the panda. It has the panda named Po obsessed with Kung Fu. He attempts to go into the event to see who's the dragon warrior and he ended up being the dragon warrior, though hardly nobody believed he was dragon warrior material. With that, it does bring in the theme of believing in yourself. You could do something if you simply believe you could do it. That theme and a bit of the cultural content and the PG rating makes it seem like a good film for younger audiences. I believe I have watched the first 3 Kung Fu Panda movies before but it likely been a while, so now I figured to rewatch them and review them with the fourth released earlier this year. I still like this film after rewatching years later.h.
Toy Story (1995)
A Classic in Computer Animation
Toy Story is the first ever computer animated film and was an instant classic. It was one of the movies I grew up watching, so I have some nostalgia bias. It shows the evolution of kids' interest in toys from Western based toys like cowboy toys to space based toys like astronaut action figures.
The story involves a kid named Andy and his favorite toy Woody the Cowboy. Andy has a birthday party before he, his mom, and his toys move. Andy gets a Buzz Lightyear action figure and Buzz quickly becomes Andy's new favorite toy. Eventually, they get into the hands of Andy's not so good neighbor with a horrific imagination around the same the move is taking place.
I find this is the best film to compare to when you want to see how computer animation has evolved as it was the first film to be fully computer animated. I often like to compare the first Toy Story to the last (of which is the fourth when writing this review) to see how computer animation has evolved as both are part of the same franchise. It has been around 24 years since the release of the two films. When the fifth releases, I would then compare the first with it to see a little more accurate representation.
With Toy Story being a classic and a nostalgic film of mine, it'll be an easy recommendation of mine and an easy 10/10 for me.
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
Welcome to the Next Level
Jumanji The Next Level is the sequel to Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle, of which is a standalone sequel to Jumanji with Robin Williams. It continues the previous one's idea of them being transported into a video game. It does have two senior citizens in the cast and jokes around about how they may not understand modern technology/terminology. It as well brings them to the desert and artic based regions in the game. The humor is similar to the first, just they throw in the two old men and explores different areas and did more body swapping. I believe there could be more to explore with the game and it made money (around $850M in the box office), so there's some room for a sequel but I'm unsure about the main player cast for the sequel. The avatar cast would be able to return but I don't know about them bringing back the.
Luca (2021)
Brilliant Film
Around a small town in 1950's Italy, there was a sea monster named Luca. Luca was confined to the sea by his parents but was always interested in the surface world. It was until he met someone by the name of Alberto when he came to the surface world. There, he realized he looks like a normal human when he's on land and a sea monster in water. He then tried to do all that he can to learn more about the human world with Alberto.
Luca is about the theme of acceptance. It has sea monsters not being accepted by humans at first and Luca helped change the fact. Though it doesn't seem as deep as other Pixar films and it's more of kids being kids. That helps show the uniqueness to Pixar films.
I find it similar to the Little Mermaid as both Ariel and Luca are both fascinated by the human world and a parent(s) don't want them to go as they said it would be too dangerous. It also seems similar to the Incredibles as superheroes became unaccepted and illegal and removed their special costumes to fit in and try to hide their powers. Luca has sea monsters being unaccepted in the human world and could look like normal humans when out of water and would have to try to not get wet. As well, sea monsters seem like a combination of Monsters Inc. And Finding Nemo. Monsters Inc as they are literally called sea MONSTERs (got the monster aspect) and has the aquatic theme of Finding Nemo. That's at least the two other Pixar films I could compare Luca to.
It goes along with some cultural experience as it's set in Italy. It goes along with Ratatouille based on France and Coco based on Mexico and its holiday Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). I feel like not everyone who has or will watch Luca aren't necessarily from Italy or even have Italian heritage. In my opinion, it's good to learn more about different cultures because simply not everyone shares the same culture.
Overall, I did like Luca and would recommend.
Onward (2020)
Onward We Go
What if the world was filled with mythological creatures? What if they used modern day technology? Those are questions Disney Pixar's Onward attempts to answer. That ties into the typical Pixar theme of the overuse of technology. That themes brings something that's unnatural to these creatures to help show the point. It has creatures from various mythologies/folklores like elves, centaurs, and pixies and magic exists. Magic is what technology is compared to in the film. The film also takes some inspiration from dungeons and dragons.
The overall story follows two teenaged boys who attempt to revive their late father who was a wizard and the younger one didn't have a chance to meet. That leads them to go on an adventure to get a phoenix gem to fully revive him.
With the plot point about their father, it does have some emotional depth like typical Pixar films.
On how it ended, it shouldn't have a sequel. Maybe a prequel but nothing following the events of this film.
I like Onward like any Pixar film and would recommend it like any other one.
WALL·E (2008)
Another Pixar Classic
Wall-E is a brilliant film about giving some emotion to robots. It takes place in a future where the Earth is so trashed that humans had to leave Earth. While in space, they have this Wall-E bot who's fascinated with human culture to clean up the trash. Eventually he met this sleek new, futuristic robot who was sent to Earth to search for any plant life on Earth. She acts as an opposite to Wall-E as he's rusty and representative of modern robotics and masculine and Eve is new, futuristic, and feminine. Their interactions with each other shows robots having emotions like love.
It also ties in the theme of technology and the overuse of it. In this future, humans are very dependent on technology and became kinda static and emotionless. It goes along with other Pixar films like Incredibles 2 and Onward that over usage of technology could be a bad thing. Wall-E shows it in a futuristic sense with humans not on Earth and likely have used it for hundreds of years.
For most of the first half of the film, there's hardly no talking. There's more talking in the second half.
I have grown up watching the film, so I do feel some nostalgia for it. With that, it is my favorite futuristic film and one of my favorite space based films.
Incredibles 2 (2018)
An Incredible Sequel
Incredibles 2 is the sequel to the Incredibles with a massive 14 year gap between their releases. With that, it does show how computer animation has evolved since the release of the first Incredibles. The animation of this film seems a little more vivid and smooth.
It takes place right after the events of the first film and delves into Elastigirl taking the spotlight to help legalize superheroes. It ends on a note similar to that of the first, a thing that could be continued in a sequel. Better if we didn't have to wait as long for a third if it'll happen.
The villain, Screenslaver, doesn't seem to live up to the villain of the first one, Syndrome. The person who's pulling the strings with the Screenslaver doesn't seem to have the best plan at taking a second look at it. Syndrome does have a more logical plan in my opinion. The Screenslaver does a good job at tying in the theme of technology and the overuse of it.
Overall, I prefer the first one but this one is good as well.
The Incredibles (2004)
Incredible Superhero Film
The Incredibles is Brad Bird's movie about a family of superheroes that's produced by Pixar. It has very deep storytelling like typical Pixar films. After some legal issues, these heroes who were looked up to like gods were then looked like outcasts, kinda like them being the Avengers and then turned to like how mutants are in Marvel (outcasted due to their mutations that give them powers). After some time, Mr. Incredible (the father) wanted to relive the glory days and took an offer that'll allow it after losing his job. Doing that, it gives the deepness and some darkness to the story. It does have themes that would be continued in the second like standing up for what you believe in/what's right, trust, and technology.
I find the Incredibles is one of my favorite Pixar movies, alongside Wall-E, Toy Story, Inside Out, Coco, and Soul. It definitely has the best villain in any Pixar film in Syndrome. He has brilliant setup/origins, goals, and plans and that makes him a top tier villain.
Jumanji (1995)
JUMANJI!
Jumanji is the first film adaptation of the book of the same name with Robin Williams. It is pretty adventure packed and I prefer this one to the second one Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle. The main difference between the two is that this one is about a magical board game that brings the jungle to the real world and that makes it interesting and brings good conflict. Welcome to the Jungle has them being brought to the video game. Both seem interesting but the board game seems even more interesting. As well, I'm a Robin Williams fan and it seems hard to beat anything with him. I find the visuals good and the chaos that came with this pesky board game is what makes it such an excellent film. It really does a good job at expanding the action/adventure genre and I would definitely recommend.
Rocketman (2019)
It's Been a Long, Long Time
Rocketman is about how Elton John pushed through family issues and drug addiction and impacted the music industry. The film is about him telling his story through a group like alcoholics anonymous and told like a musical. A musical is fitting for a biopic about a musician. It's interesting to learn the story behind this legendary musician. It seems pretty historically accurate, more so than Bohemian Rhapsody, as Elton John was alive during the production and says it's accurate to how he felt. For Bohemian Rhapsody, Freddie Mercury wasn't alive during the production of Bohemian Rhapsody, so we didn't have his input for the film itself and how accurate it could be to his life. I like both Elton John's music and Queen's music but overall, I prefer this biopic. It's just way more emotionally powerful and like previously mentioned, seems more historically accurate. I like 70's and 80's music and like to learn more about the stories behind the musicians. This is a good film for that in my opinion. I don't really listen to modern music though I am gen Z and listen and relate to 70's and 80's music. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and I'm Still Standing is two of the most relatable songs I have and interesting to have actually seen the story behind the singer.
Krampus (2015)
Krampus
Krampus is a horror Christmas film about the creature of the same name. It started with a kid not having the best Christmas and accidentally summoned a creature that came and haunted his family. I felt like the real Krampus didn't quite get enough screentime. I felt he was relegated to last 20-30 minutes and wasn't able to live up to his full potential. Before then, I felt like it could be some stereotypical horror/Halloween related stuff. It is still Christmas at heart despite the horror aspects. I feel like I could learn more about Krampus but this felt like doesn't do a whole lot about him. After watching this, the only thing I know about him is that he is a Christmas creature but stuff like his intentions or characteristics still seem like a mystery to me. For me, it seems alright but could be a whole lot better.
The Losers (2010)
The Losers
The Losers is a action comedy film loosely based on the series of the same name in DC comics. It has 3 main cast members who later joined the more successful Marvel Cinematic Universe: Chris Evans (Captain America), Idris Elba (Heimdall), and Zoe Saldaña (Gamora). I find Chris Evans character in this film is similar to the first Marvel character he played: the Human Torch. They're both very witty characters and members of a team who's known as being doing stuff together. He's also like Captain America with not having crazy powers like Human Torch does in pyrokinesis or flight, seeming like a normal human being. What it seems like in the comics, the Losers deals with World War II soldiers like Captain America is a super soldier who fought in World War II, though it doesn't seem to have a lot of World War II references. It is interesting with Chris Evans having two roles in Marvel and one in DC and how all of them compare with each other. As well, Idris Elba also did two in marvel as well (Heimdall in the Thor franchise and played a different character in Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance), though Chris Evans' characters are more memorable.
More on my actual film itself, I find it is more focused on the action and comedy than actual story/plot. I prefer if something is focused a little more on the story but I still find that alright.
One Life (2023)
One Life
One Life is about the story of Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Winton and one story about the perseverance though World War II. It shows Winton's story about rescuing Jews from Nazi occupied Czechia Slovakia and bringing them to England. It has him then reconnecting with his roots in World War II around 50 years after it happened. I find it is maybe a story not the most well known. I haven't heard of it before the film. It is definitely a film to help expand your knowledge of World War II. I get there could be a bunch of stuff revolving around World War II and the first World War doesn't get enough attention but I still find it still a good film anyway. I definitely like history and interested in learning more about World War II. This film definitely expanded on the fact. I do feel like World War I is often overshadowed by World War II, but still interested in learning more about WWII anyway. Overall, I would recommend this film.
Frida (2002)
Alright film about Hispanic History
Frida is the film about late artist Frida Kahlo. It shows her complicated relationship with her husband Diego Rivera and their ties to the communist party. With that, it has quite a bit of sexual content and some bickering between characters. It does show the artwork of Kahlo she made throughout the years and when in her life it could be referencing. It also does a good job at bringing in some elements of her Mexican heritage, like skeletons associated with Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). It sure is a film that goes with Hispanic History and goes alongside the culture building that goes along with learning Spanish (though it definitely shouldn't be shown to younger audiences). I would definitely suggest this to people who are interested in learning more about Hispanic history and building the cultural background behind the Spanish language.
Get on Up (2014)
Get On Up
Get On Up is a film about musician James Brown. It shows how he impacted music history and black history. It shows his poor upbringing and how he handled his musical career. It really shows how controlling he could be when it comes to his performances and how he pushed through life and trying to impact the world. I didn't know much about Brown before watching the film. I find that Chadwick Bozeman did a good job as Brown. I felt like I watched him as Brown and not Black Panther as a singer and not a king of a secretive African country and not a warrior/super.
Overall, I find this an alright film and satisfies me as someone who wants to know more about music history.
Glory (1989)
Glory
Glory is a film about the first all black volunteer group of the Civil War and how they help impact the outcome of the war. It helps show black history and how it helped form the United States of America of today. I find that it is a good pick for black history if it's just for black history month or you to learn a little more about black history any time of the year. Or that you would like to learn more about the Civil War altogether. I feel like I learned something since I first heard about it. Overall, I find it an alright historical film and would recommend it. I haven't heard of that group until I have watched it. It definitely had taught me some stuff. Though it might be different for the people who are experts in the Civil War, they might not learn much and could see some of the inaccuracies.