Toy Story 4

Toy Story 4

Toy Story 4 provides an amazing new look on Bo Peep (she is my favorite character in this film), an update of the Toy Story animation, and another insight on what it means to love others more than you love yourself.

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Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Most of the plot and dialogue are transposed from the 1991 animated version. For everyone who fell in love with the “tale as old as time,” they can find comfort in familiarity. But it’s a mistake to expect Disney to deviate from the formula that made Beauty and the Beast the first animated feature ever nominated for Best Picture at the 64th Academy Awards…

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The Jungle Book (2016)

The Jungle Book (2016)

One thing that both helps and hurts The Jungle Book is how reliant it is on the assumption that everyone has seen the animated predecessor. The best part of the film, though, and what makes it worth the viewing, is the outstanding visual effects…

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Finding Dory

Finding Dory

Unlike some of Pixar’s previous attempts, Finding Dory (2016) manages to stay true to its original predecessor. While I’m not rushing to place it among Pixar’s elite, it is a strong movie with a powerful message…

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