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Weathering with You
Stretches work so well they make up for the parts that do not. The narrative is not quite as strong as the characters or animation, yet it i
Ben Pivoz
Jan 18, 2020


Spies in Disguise
The story is clearly based around the gimmick. Thankfully, that gimmick is used so consistently, with efficient setups and payoffs, that it
Ben Pivoz
Dec 26, 2019


Playmobil: The Movie
It is a lazy attempt to cash in on a popular toy, without the drive needed to make it feel like anything else. The story is derivative of co
Ben Pivoz
Dec 7, 2019


Frozen II
If you have kids who liked Frozen, you will undoubtedly wind up seeing Frozen II. The good news is it is funny and sweet, giving them more o
Ben Pivoz
Nov 23, 2019


The Addams Family
The Addams Family works as a reminder of who these characters are. It is less successful at being entertaining on its own merits. I guess it
Ben Pivoz
Oct 11, 2019


Abominable
There is not much of an arc, none of them really grow or learn anything significant about themselves. I guess there is kind of a message abo
Ben Pivoz
Sep 27, 2019


The Angry Birds Movie 2
This is all as ridiculous as it sounds and it knows it. There is no attempt at sincerity or emotion. Angry Birds 2 is light entertainment. T
Ben Pivoz
Aug 13, 2019


The Lion King
I admire the artistry involved in putting The Lion King together. I highly recommend seeing it on the biggest screen possible. Yet the feeli
Ben Pivoz
Jul 19, 2019


Toy Story 4
These movies are always deep; 4 is no exception. It mirrors the toys’ emotions with that of their kid’s and the kid’s parents. Even four ent
Ben Pivoz
Jun 22, 2019


The Secret Life of Pets 2
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is a sequel made for purely commercial reasons. It has no artistic reason for existing. It is occasionally enterta
Ben Pivoz
Jun 18, 2019
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