Given how much coin 2013's Frozen banked during its theatrical run (a neat $1.2 billion, if you don't mind), the swag of awards it accumulated (an Oscar for Best Animated Feature for one), and the chart-topping ear-worm that was "Let It Go" that it produced, a sequel seemed inevitable. In fact, Disney would have to be close to insanity to not even consider a second go-around, … [Read more...] about Frozen II – Film Review
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The Lion King – Film Review
There's a line uttered towards the closing moments of The Lion King where the villainous Scar (deliciously voiced by Chiwitel Ejiofor, easily forging his own identity separate from the grand vocals of Jeremy Irons from the animated original) that pretty much sums up this film to a tee: "This feels familiar. Where have I seen this before?" Beat-by-beat from a story perspective, … [Read more...] about The Lion King – Film Review
Aladdin – Film Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVWxdmkFEtc Whilst it's evident that we're not all on-board the live-action remake train that Disney seem so intent on scheduling in regular intervals as of late, it's a trend that we'll just have to get used to. The box office numbers for recent do-overs such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book speak for themselves - hell, … [Read more...] about Aladdin – Film Review
Captain Marvel – Film Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWrrYFX-LuA The type of super-heroine that cinema currently needs and fragile fanboys don't deserve, Captain Marvel is the latest offering in the Marvel canon (its 21st, for those counting). The first in the roster to focus squarely on a woman, it's been particularly disheartening to see Brie Larson's entrance into the heroic realm be tainted … [Read more...] about Captain Marvel – Film Review
Mary Poppins Returns – Film Review
https://youtu.be/hMe7hUb3TpI Though it's easy to be something of a cynic lately when it comes to Disney's incessant choice to re-do many of their beloved back catalogue titles, along comes Mary Poppins Returns to delight us all with wit and whimsy, and serve as a healthy reminder that the House of Mouse knows how to adhere to charm. A new story of everyone's favourite … [Read more...] about Mary Poppins Returns – Film Review