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Star Wars (1977)
As an individual film, it's good but could be better
For reference, I'm a 21 year old female in search of the best comfort films/series. My favourites include Harry Potter, The Vampire Diaries, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and more. If you have similar taste this review is for you.
I think that what's so off about this series "openers" is that they truly didn't plan anything around the future prequels.
This was, and would've been a great introduction to the series if they'd left it as is, but watching it after the first 3 prequel films, it's just too flat. Honestly, if I had my time back, I would've watched them in order of release instead.
We already know almost all of the characters (besides Han Solo and Chewy), and their purposes are extremely predictable. Of course, they needed to find a way to bring the main three together, but that's basically all that happened in this film. There were no great twists or anything surprising in this one, so for that reason, I can't rate it any higher.
But there are a lot of positives too. All of the characters have large personalities and great chemistry. In my opinion that's always the most important thing about a series.
The plot was entertaining, and it has a very specific vibe. It just gives off that classic Star Wars energy (obviously), but I think that's so important. It makes it irreplaceable.
It's definitely grabbed my attention, and I'm happy to continue watching. But if this was a stand alone film, I probably wouldn't watch it again to be honest.
If you want to see my review on the entire first 6 films, I'll be posting that with my "Return Of The Jedi" review so check my page. I'll be giving my opinion on how worth it the rewatch was to me.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
By far the best out of the prequel trilogy
For reference, I'm a 21 year old female in search of the best comfort films/series. Some of my favourites are Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Vampire Diaries, and I also enjoy shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty and Love Island. If you have a similar taste this review is for you.
I'm proud to say that after the first 4+ hours of dragged out backstory, I FINALLY made it to the first film in the series that fits in. And I wasn't disappointed.
Maybe it's the nostalgia effect talking, but I really enjoyed this one. I have a few issues, but it still captured my attention easily.
The flow is so much better, and for the first time I was emotionally invested in the characters. I remembered the ending before watching, (probably the only thing I remember from the entire thing) but it was still cool to see it from my older selves perspective.
The one thing I have to really complain about is dragged out action scenes. Some people really enjoy that, but it's just not for me. Some of them are important to the story, but I just feel like they could've shortened a few.
All the other issues I can excuse by the time it was released. Most films from even 10 years ago have some cringey things, it's bound to happen. But I just see it as silly and goofy. There's a couple of moments that are supposed to be so serious, but because of the way they were edited or some of the acting choices, it ends up being so funny, and I love that.
I'm actually excited to continue watching. If you want my full opinion on the entire series keep an eye out for my future reviews!
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Better than the first, but still needs some work.
For reference I am a 21 year old female on the hunt for more comfort films. I love Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Stranger Things, Twilight (it's nostalgic don't judge), and even shows like Love Island. So if you have a similar taste this review is for you.
This is my first time rewatching this series in over ten years, and I'm not gonna lie it's been difficult to get through. The first instalment in the series is not up my ally at all, but this one was a lot better.
It still has many issues. It feels so slow but rushed at the same time. I found it a bit hard to keep up with. There were a few great scenes that caught my attention, but the rest of it was all over the place. I had to actually read a plot summary to fully understand.
By the ending it starts to make more sense and all comes together, and I do think it's an important part of the series as a whole, but it's definitely nothing great.
Despite all of this, I'm excited for the next one. I can see the great potential in the world and the characters, and I know it only goes up from here.
Keep an eye out for my reviews if you want to see how I end up viewing the series as a whole!!
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
This is one of the most boring films I've ever seen
For reference: I am a 21 year old female, my favourite series include The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Twilight (it's nostalgic don't judge), Stranger Things, The Vampire Diaries. I also enjoy series like The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Love Island. So if you have a similar taste, this review is for you.
Up until this point, I hadn't watched the original Star Wars series in about 10 years. I remember all of the basics of course, like the important characters etc. But this movie in particular I didn't have a single memory of. After rewatching it, I now understand why that is.
It is the most forgettable opening to a series that I have ever seen. Now I know it's a prequel, but you'd think they'd want the "beginning" of their story to start off with more of a bang than this.
I'd argue that you can even skip this one. It really doesn't add anything at all to the series besides giving some backstory. But if you think it's important to get the whole picture, keep in mind that this one doesn't even feel like Star Wars. You really gotta power through it if you're gonna commit to the series. I wouldn't call it a HORRIBLE film, but it's just nothing special.
I'm going to continue watching so keep an eye out for my other reviews! I really hope it ends up worth it.
It's one of the most loved film series for a reason, and I know it only goes up from here. Let's see if it holds up for adult me.
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
This one depends
I'm leaving one review for the parents and one for the nostalgia watchers.
The parents:
This probably has the worst lesson in all of the Disney Princess films. It says online that the lesson is "to wait for love rather than rush into it." Which yeah, Aurora did run away from the prince after they randomly started dancing together in the woods when they met for two seconds. And then the next time they see each other he's kissing her and they're living happily ever after. So I don't think that lesson is really shown in the movie, it is said at the end though at least. So it's really up to you if you think your child will get that or not.
The prince is also betrothed to her when she is a baby, so they technically would have to get married regardless (if Aurora lived through her 16th birthday without being pricked, they'd be forced to be married.) it's very "true love saves the day" centred.
You could say Auroras kindness is what rescued her in the end, cause so many people cared and went to rescue her, when they really didn't have to. You could try to make her into a role model, and get your kids to focus on how good hearted she is. Say how if she wasn't so special the prince wouldn't have fallen in love with her and the kiss wouldn't have worked etc. So at least they'll get something out of it.
Maleficent is kind of scary, and she is murdered with a sword to the heart at the end, it isn't graphic of course but maybe search maleficent death scene to see if you're comfortable with it.
It also is kind of bad for teaching consent to be honest. Cause yes, Aurora did tell the fairies she cared about the prince in the woods, but she didn't agree to kissing him. But I guess it saved her life. It's just touchy for impressionable children. They really can take it any which way and you'd never know.
Nostalgia watchers:
If you were a huge sleeping beauty fan growing up, I think you'd like this one. I don't think it's bad, I just don't think it's as magical as lots of the other Disney Princess ones. I also don't like how she's sleeping for half the movie and she gets saved. I didn't know it was the prince Philip movie I thought it was supposed to be about Aurora. I don't know, I find it strange the main character just passes out and does nothing the last half of the film.
Maleficent is a great villain for sure, but she's also kind of scary sometimes. Not so comforting.
I do love the fairies, they're super cute and they were entertaining.
If you're looking for a comforting princess movie, this one is a bit more dark, but it has a happy ending and all of that still. Really just depends if you felt that magic back then, you will now. If you can't remember it ever being one of your big favourites, you might wanna skip this one.
Anastasia (1997)
One of the best Princess movies
I'm giving this movie two reviews, one for Parents who want to know if it's a good watch for their kids, and one for people who want to know if they should rewatch it.
For Parents:
I'd suggest watching this movie first honestly, because it's hard to summarize the lessons. It doesn't really have a main one. The small ones might go right over most peoples heads, so I can't even say if your kid would notice them.
The movie does have some very dark undertones too, it involves murder. Might be more suitable for a bit of an older child. I wish I had more to say but it really isn't a plain and simple one to describe.
Nostalgia watchers:
This is by far one of the best Princess movies out there. It's so entertaining, and the characters in it are phenomenal. I am very picky with my comfort films but this is a great one. The plot is so interesting, and it feels like a big hug by the time the movies over.such an incredible adventure.
In my opinion it's one of the best love stories in the princess films as well. It's a lot more entertaining too, not as slow paced. There is a lot of singing in it, but some of the songs are beautiful. It doesn't take too long for this one to grab your attention.
Cinderella (1950)
Very comforting watch
I'm giving this movie two reviews, one for the parents who want to know if the lessons hold up in modern times, and another for the adults who want to relive this nostalgic classic.
For the parents:
The overall lesson in this film is that staying kind through your troubles is rewarded, and selfishness is not. However, when I was a child I definitely focused more on the prince and how he magically came in and saved the day, rescuing her from her situation.
If you have any little girls you want to watch this with, I'd suggest just explaining to them that a lot of people can be mean in real life just like the evil stepmother etc. But Cinderella didn't let them break her spirit, and she stayed kind.
You can explain how the prince loved her and chose her because he could see how special she was, and that she chose him too because he was a kind man. Just as long as they don't leave the experience thinking that they'll magically have a happy ever after someday and be rescued by love.
Besides all that, it's a magical experience for any little girl, it has some of the prettiest songs. It's a great movie for before bed too, very slow paced and calm.
For the nostalgia watchers:
Cinderella was one of my favourites as a young girl, so I wanted to rewatch it now and see if it holds up. I'm very picky with my comfort films, and I was pleasantly surprised by this.
For reference, it's not as good as something newer like Frozen, but it has a completely different vibe to it. The beginning is a little slow but if you push through that, by the end you'll be reminded of the classic Disney magic that you probably haven't felt in years. I personally like it more than The Little Mermaid, or Beauty and The Beast. And it's more romantic than lots of the others in my opinion.
Watching this during a hard time, or even before bed feels like a giant hug. If you need comfort I highly suggest it. It's also not nearly as dark as some of the other Disney films.
Bratz: Rock Angelz (2005)
It's okay
I will not be showing this to my kids if I have any, it has lots of sass and slightly suggestive jokes. But if you don't mind that stuff, I can see it being super cool to a girl from 7-10 ish.
For the nastolgia affect, it's pretty much how I remember it. I get super bored with old kids movies cause there's not a lot going on. I prefer the kids bratz movies, they're more entertaining.
It's just the way it's written and the poor quality, the story isn't too bad for a kids movie. I find the messages are to encourage girls they can be who they want to be, and not to let others drag them down with their negativity, but the message gets buried by other things. It's hard to explain.
If you're picky with your comfort movies, leave this one as you remember it. It's not worth ruining your perception.