Upon rewatch as an adult, I was surprised how hilariously mature this is. "Behold Satan, and the creatures of evil gathering to worship their master." "So now, imagine yourself in space, looking down on this lonely, tormented planet, spinning through an empty sea of nothingness." Good one, Deems!
Judged in historical context, this movie seems shockingly avant-garde. Really beautiful, wonderful ideas and it must have been a trip to see it at the time. These days, the various segments have aged at various rates. The standout sequences for me were Bach, the Nutcracker, and Bald Mountain. The dinosaurs and the Rite of Spring were quite dull. But the pinnacle was Mickey and the Sorcerer's Apprentice, which is just mainlining classic Disney magic for ten minutes. Doesn't get better than that.
My only problem with this movie is that everyone changed for the better and hailed Nimona a hero at the end. The reality is, if this were reality, not allegory, even with all the proof in the world, the simple folk would be calling FAKE NEWS and would rally behind the director with even more vigor than before. Amazing movie, 100% recommend for anyone who is capable of independent thought.
The animation when Goofy demonstrates the different swimming strokes while on a stool and the slow motion animation while he's diving is outstanding. Again, the narration in these Goofy sport shorts is as important as Goofy himself.
This one obviously should be watched before Christmas Swim, so it's annoying it shows up after it on Disney+. Yet another episode that's really more about the adult's lives as seen through the lens of the kids adventures.
JESUS WAS THAT A MISSCARAGE IMPLICATION?
this show just can't stop surprising me.
Fun movie overall. I enjoyed the magic and the idea that it was categorized. The story itself is a bit predictable and some may have a hard time getting past the almost abusive nature of all the adults at the school but in the end, it all works out (Not a spoiler, this is Disney after all). The lead, Nory, was super goofy and charming and made it work even in the rough patches.
As a middle aged adult, I am clearly not the intended audience of this movie. And that's okay. I saw it while showing it to those who are the intended audience. That said, I did have a few thoughts:
Someone, somewhere, graduated from a theater arts program with big dreams of scoring musicals and brought all that passion and drive to this movie and knocked the musical scenes out of the park. The lyrics and the score were Broadway musical quality. There were some rhymes made that impressed the adults gathered, though they flew over the heads of the children.
The plot very much shortcuts the ecological issue. They make it seem like Crown of Thorns sea stars eat reefs and that's what kills reefs, when in fact it is that the reefs are dying due to some other cause and the Crown of Thorns sea stars show up to gobble up the detritus. It's a minor thing, but it stuck in my craw, especially since children the age this is marketed to take in information from shows such as this as fact and this was taking liberties with ecology for the sake of a simplistic plot.
My favorite one yet. I love the running gag of Forky being into British slang after Bonnie’s mom watches a bunch of DVDs from across the pond. Trixie’s frustration with Forky’s inability to understand even the most basic aspects of computers in a laugh. And I appreciate the subversion of how for once, the teacher of the week doesn’t fall for Forky’s faux-profound bit and instead just tells him to come off it. Fun stuff.
Ben Affleck's latest bit of Oscar bait effectively balls up the tension, drama and political tripwires of the Iranian hostage crisis without feeling overly dense or inapproachable. An impressive, authentic collection of '70s wardrobe and scenery is partially to thank, with bad hair and cigarette smoke billowing about freely, and goes a long ways toward immersing its audience in the era. The abundance of distinct, colorful characters and speedy editing, though, are what I found most appreciable.
At times it almost feels like one long montage, with a short attention span and lots of quick cuts, but a nose for pertinent info and several key performances from its cast add enough substance to flesh things out nicely. Although Affleck's grim, game-faced leading character is often subdued to a fault, his Hollywood contacts (Alan Arkin and John Goodman), Washington supervisor (Bryan Cranston) and scared-stiff American refugees make up for those inadequacies with vigor.
Alternatingly funny, adventurous, powerful and intense, it's a melting pot of emotion with a hectic, exhilarating third act.
"Do you want to dance? Or do you want to DANCE?"
Heists are always cool. Art heists are even better. I have not seen the original film so I can't compare it, but this film has its charm. Pierce Brosnan can look at you in the eyes and sell you anything.
Marvel got it oh, so, ever right when they cast Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark. His character set the tone for all the wit and humour that is now the colour of the Marvel Universe. Gwyneth Paltrow plays his perfect match. Superb in every sense - tone, performances, action, CGI, tension in the plot and the establishment of the Avenger/ S.H.I.E.L.D relationship. Even in this second viewing, 11 years after its release, it hasn't lost a beat. I give this film a 9 (superb) out of 10. [Superhero Action Adventure]
Oh, I needed that. You can call it low hanging fruit, but I call it dopamine city
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Wholesome Christmas episode. I love Keeley and Roy. That classic balance of light and dark, happy and grumpy.
Well, well, well ... Who would have thought that a sports comedy takes folksiness to a new level of sophistication by sharp writing and some self-awareness (as overused as the fish-out-of-water set-up may be, it's incredibly funny). With each and every Episode I grew more and more fond of this Series. Ted wins you over just like he does everyone else. Sure, there are a series of predictably base clashes of culture and stereotypes, but as the show progresses, the writers settle into a rhythm that lets the humor feel less forced, making it easier to concentrate on all of the show's other pleasures. The character is practically impossible not to like, and in a time of so much anxiety and frustration, it’s refreshing to spend time with someone like Ted.
This was the best 'feel good watch' I had in a long time. Yes I like soccer, but this show gave me so much more than a story about sport. It's funny, emotional and just hits you in the feels. Loved it!
I put off watching this show for so incredibly long because the trailer did not translate well and I have absolutely no interest in soccer or sports in general. I finally buckled in and gave it a chance and let me tell you, I was absolutely hooked after the first episode. Everything I initially thought about the series was thrown out the window and I was completely enamored by Ted, the players and the feel good positivity embedded in each episode.
This show is not groundbreaking, but it is something that instantly put me in a good mood when watching and I was gutted when certain events played out due to how invested I was. If you’re not sure if you should give Ted Lasso a chance because it does not resonate with you, I absolutely implore you to put that notion aside and give it a fair chance. You absolutely won’t regret it!
Excellent comedy, well written characters that are developed well, authentic, complex, and deep, incredible actors, and a plot that's simple but compelling. This was just a joy to watch and so moving. It made me laugh a ton and it made me cry too. I loved it very much and it quickly became a favorite.
This is, hands down, the absolutely best episode in the history of Nailed It.
@sammy1405 I kinda wish it had ended with her realizing who he was when he came to visit her when she was sick, the next 10 minutes or so of gameplaying feels like padding and kinda works against both characters.
This would've been perfect if not for the ending. Joe Fox started to get uncomfortably underhanded as he manipulated Kathleen through both his online and real life personas.
