A girl
finally finds her moment to shine when she inadvertently lands an out-of-this-world
job to baby-sit an unruly group of very important extraterrestrial children who
are hiding out on Earth with their families, disguised as everyday kids. KIDS
FIRST! Film Critic Milika L., comments, “Gabby Duran & The Unsittables is
entertaining! The transformation between alien and human is unpredictably
funny. The green Gorman had me anticipating the next alien. I am ready for the
next episode.” See her full review below.
Gabby Duran & The Unsittables By Milika Lomu, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, 11
Gabby Duran & The Unsittables is
entertaining! The transformation between alien and human is unpredictably
funny. The green Gorman had me anticipating the next alien. I am ready for the
next episode.
The story is based on the novel by Elise Allen
and Daryle Conners. Kirby Buckets’ Mike Alber and Gabe Snyder serve as
showrunners as well as executive producers alongside Just Add Magic’s
Joe Nussbaum.
The series focuses on 12 year old stylish and
confident Gabby Duran (Kylie Cantrall) who constantly feels like she’s living
in the shadows of her lucrative mother and brainy little sister. Gabby lands an
out-of-this-world job as a babysitter to a group of peculiar, extraterrestrial
aliens who are hiding on Earth disguised as everyday kids. Resourceful Gabby
steps up to the challenge to protect these aliens and their secret identities.
She proves to be the best sitter ever.
I was committed to the visual effects waiting to
see what Jeremy, played by Callan Farris was going to morph into. Without
giving too much away, whatever Jeremy eats he turns into. No doubt my favorite
character is Gabby Duran played by YouTube sensation Kylie Cantrall. She is
definitely setting trends in this episode. Her outfits from the neon orange
distressed jacket to the aloha knee length shorts give a 90’s vibe most
definitely. One of my favorite scenes is when Gabby meets Jeremy for the first
time and beats him up with a rake. There were so many funny scenes, but you
will have to watch it.
Beside the message that I need some knee-length
purple camo shorts in my life… having a good attitude is crucial. Making the
best of where you are is a game changer. It’s emphasized the importance to
always be yourself, because the right people will like you. I give this series
5 out of 5 stars and recommend this for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. My mom
actually enjoyed watching this and she laughed along with me. Be sure to watch
Gabby Duran & the Unsittables beginning October 11, 2019 on the Disney
channel.
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Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Jolleen M. comments, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is totally intriguing because of how unpredictable the storyline is. The writers applied their creativity and the CGI brings it all to life. The visuals along with the emotional impact made watching this film an exciting experience.” Benjamin P. adds, “The film doesn’t give Angelina Jolie much to do this time around and I was surprised at the scarce amount of dialogue she is given. Jolie is magnetic onscreen and the film should have utilized her powerful presence more.” Jordan M. chimes in with, “This movie successfully switches between the happy and dark sides of the ongoing feud with the mythical creatures and the humans. Also, the amount of effort and detail that went into the art direction and special effects pays off to make the film even better.” Zoe C. comments, “The story flows very nicely; it is like watching how a great fairy tale comes to life in the big screen, but Maleficent: Mistress of Evil doesn’t take us beyond the impact of the first movie.” Kimbirly O., KIDS FIRST! Adult reviewer concludes with, “I give this film 3 of 5 stars for its lack of character development and a shifting storyline. The casting is exemplary, especially the humorous takes when Maleficent is made to be more human. Costumes, hair and makeup are stunning. Make no mistake; some of the scenes will be scary to younger children. There is a lot of CGI violence and many off-screen deaths.” See their full reviews below.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11
In 2014, when I was 6, I
cried so emotionally at a movie for the first time during one of the climactic
scenes of Maleficent. That origin story made a great point showing
where this classic villain came from. Now, at 11, I am sure there is evil in
this world, and that it can be found where is not expected.
Elle Fanning is Aurora, Angelina Jolie is Maleficent and Sam Riley is Diaval in Disney’s live-action MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
In Maleficent:
Mistress of Evil, a new sequel to
the live-action film, the story starts with Maleficent (Angelina
Jolie) and Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning) having a happily ever after
godmother-goddaughter relationship. But when Aurora decides to marry Prince Phillip (Harris
Dickinson), Maleficent’s instincts trigger a war. Will Aurora marry the Prince and find true love?
Angelina Jolie is again
the perfect Maleficent: she is sarcastic and funny, wise, sensitive and evil.
She portrays all these different qualities so well. Another performance I
enjoyed is Chiwetel Ejiofor’s Conall, a male fairy from the Dark Fay. He shows
the beauty of being a true leader in a very subtle tone, and it is an original
character from the traditional Disney film. Michelle Pfieffer is very charming
as Queen Ingrith, and the dinner scene where she is confronted by Maleficent
shows a very interesting encounter from two powerful actresses.
The visuals in the film
are beautiful: The costumes are stunning
and the whole movie is so beautiful to watch. We see the splendor of castles
and the reign of the humans. The Dark Fay is this obscure underground place
that despite its dreary appearance becomes a place for truth. The music from
Geoff Zanelli enhances the scenes transporting us to this mythical place.
Elle Fanning is Aurora in Disney’s live-action MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
The story flows very
nicely; it is like watching how a great fairy tale comes to life in the big
screen, but Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
doesn’t take us beyond the impact of the first movie. It is very well done and
reiterates there’s no black or white but areas of gray. The message of this
film is that love does not always end well.
I give Maleficent:
Mistress of Evil 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 6 to 16.
It releases in theatres on October 18, 2019.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil By Jolleen Mejia, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is totally intriguing because of
how unpredictable the storyline is. The writers applied their creativity and
the CGI brings it all to life. The visuals along with the emotional impact made
watching this film an exciting experience.
This film is the sequel to Maleficent
(2014). It is best to watch Maleficent first
and then watch Maleficent: Mistress of
Evil to have a better understanding. This series is based on the story of
Sleeping Beauty and the writers add their own twists, so you might be
unfamiliar with the plot even if you know the plot of Sleeping Beauty. The
story starts off with Prince Philip’s proposal to Aurora. Their marriage will unite two
kingdoms, the Moors and Ulstead. The problem is that the queens of the kingdoms
are not on good terms so the marriage does not happen smoothly.
Angelina Jolie plays the powerful and bold Maleficent. Angelina
Jolie is perfectly cast for this role with her strong cheekbones and how she
commands all the attention. Through subtle changes in her eyes and facial
expressions she shows a lot of emotion. Elle Fanning plays sweet and innocent Aurora. Fanning is a wonderful
actor as well who can be soft and tough at the same time.
Harris Dickinson is Prince Phillip, Elle Fanning is Aurora, Robert Lindsay is King John and Michelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith in Disney’s live-action MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
The CGI of the fairies and creatures is very realistic. They are
colorful and the habitat that they live in is pleasing to look at as well. I
especially love the CGI for Maleficent’s wings. They move as one with Angelina
Jolie and also help convey her emotions. Maleficent goes through many costume
changes and they are all stunning, even though they have a limited number of
colors to work with. The costumes highlight her power and confidence. The
costumes for Aurora
are very flowery and emphasize her innocence. The costumes for Aurora are also symbolic later on in the
film.
I simply cannot choose a favorite part of the film. There are so
many parts where I cried and laughed. I don’t want to spoil anything so all I
can say is that I love the scenes where Maleficent gets to use her strong
wings.
Angelina Jolie is Maleficent, Sam Riley is Diaval, Jenn Murray is Gerda, Harris Dickinson is Prince Phillip, Elle Fanning is Aurora, Robert Lindsay is King John and Michelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith in Disney’s live-action MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL.
There are multiple prominent messages and even more underlying
messages that can be found in this film. One of the main messages is about
looking past appearances to communicate with others. Many of the humans judge
the creatures based on what they look like. They stereotype and assume the
actions of these creatures, which creates unnecessary apprehension. This can
also be applied to our world today, so it is wonderful that the film brings
awareness to this problem.
I love the crazy ride that Maleficent:
Mistress of Evil has brought me on and you will love it too! I give this
film 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18. Even Disney adult fans
will enjoy this. Be sure to watch when it comes out in theaters on October 18,
2019.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil By Benjamin Price, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 14
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil explores the world of
its archetypal big-bad title character—the witch from the iconic fairy tale
Sleeping Beauty—but fans who met her in Disney’s 2014 live action film will be
disappointed with the overstuffed plot and uneven tone in this film.
Michelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith and David Gyasi is Percival in Disney’s live-action MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL.
Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) protects the Moors,
a place inhabited by a vast array of magical creatures from fairies to humanoid
trees. Her daughter Aurora (Elle Fanning) accepts a marriage proposal from
Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson), prompting talks of peace and unity between
the Moors and Phillip’s kingdom. Maleficent wearily meets her daughter’s
in-laws, King John (Robert Lindsay) and Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer). The
already tense evening escalates when King John becomes cursed and Maleficent is
believed to be at fault. She flees, but Aurora
refuses to go with her. Maleficent goes on a journey of self-discovery and must
restore order between humankind and her kind.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is so steadfast in the
gritty approach it takes to its fairy tale world; it often undermines the magic
that makes these stories so enduringly popular. When it comes to fairy tales,
realism and gloom is not what has kept them in the public consciousness for
centuries.
Maleficent does have some high points. The
costume and production design are phenomenal, further suspending you in this
world. There are some pretty awe-inspiring shots from Maleficent’s point of
view as she soars through the sky. There are also some interesting ideas about
family and parenting here; far more interesting than the exploits of the tribe
of fellow fairies Maleficent meets. If any of the individual ideas presented
were given room to breathe and develop, the film would be much better for it.
Instead, there’s a lack of focus that clouds much of the runtime and it’s clear
the film doesn’t quite know what it wants to accomplish. They pack too many
characters and subplots into one film.
Michelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith and Jenn Murray is Gerda in Disney’s live-action MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL.
One of the costs is screen-time for Maleficent.
The film doesn’t give Angelina Jolie much to do this time around and I was
surprised at the scarce amount of dialogue she is given. When she’s training
herself to smile or going verbally head-to-head with Queen Ingrith, Jolie
shines. Jolie is magnetic onscreen and the film should have utilized her
powerful presence more. One consolation though is Michelle Pfeiffer delving
into the role of a villain. Her passive-aggressive manner mixes well with a
jaded, nihilistic worldview and she’s a lot of fun to watch.
I recommend Maleficent: Mistress of Evil for
ages 11 to 17 due to mass fantasy violence. For a film about peace and
togetherness, it’s pretty violent and pushes the envelope on its PG rating. I
give it 1.5 out of 5 stars. The film comes out in theaters October 18, 2019.
Maleficent: Mistress
of Evil
By Jordan
Millar, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13
Maleficent:
Mistress of Evil is a very emotional and fantastical movie with a unique take on
the classic fairytale of Sleeping Beauty. Since I saw the first live-action Maleficent movie and the original
Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, I was
really eager to see how the second Maleficent
would compare to those, and this sequel does them justice. I am glad that we
get to know more about Maleficent, the “villain” of the story.
Michelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith and David Gyasi is Percival in Disney’s live-action MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL.
This movie successfully
switches between the happy and dark sides of the ongoing feud with the mythical
creatures and the humans. Also, the amount of effort and detail that went into
the art direction and special effects pays off to make the film even better.
From the sets to the mysterious woodland creatures, everything is colorful,
vibrant and beautifully detailed, which makes it feel like you are in another
world.
It is fun to see
Angelina Jolie play Maleficent again because she provides the perfect balance
of strength and sweetness. The movie also introduces us to many new characters,
such as Prince Phillip’s evil mother, Queen Ingrith, and the Dark Fey, a group
of winged creatures similar to Maleficent.
Angelina Jolie is Maleficent in Disney’s MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil spends a lot of time on
the execution of the Queen’s plot to take down Maleficent and other magical
creatures, but never really explains how the Queen is able to get the
information she needs to fulfill her plan. Some parts of the plot needed
to be developed more but seemed rushed to get to the epic battle scene. Also,
because there is so much going on with the battle plot, there isn’t really an
opportunity to find out a lot more about Maleficent. The first film was
all about Maleficent, which is what made it so great. In Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, her character is more on the sidelines
up until the end.
The moral of this movie is that anyone can
be good or bad and not to judge a book by its cover, because villains can come
in many different forms.
The film has a lot of beautiful visuals
and lighthearted magic, but there are also some very dark scenes. I rate this
film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 7 to 18, as well as adults. Maleficent:
Mistress of Evil hits theaters on Friday October 18, 2019 so check it out.
Maleficent:
Mistress of Evil
By Kimbirly Orr, KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror
Maleficent
(Angelina Jolie) is the great bad queen! As you may recall, Maleficent is the
evil queen from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. As her character came to life,
it is a dark reminder of how electric this actress is, and how good it is to be
bad!
Jolie
rocked this role in 2014’s Maleficent, a film
re-imagined from the character’s point-of-view. It was dark and scary, and the
costumes reminded me of Halloween.
This
film centers on a clash between Maleficent and Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), Mother of Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson), a human royal from a nearby kingdom who
wants to marry Aurora (Elle Fanning), Maleficent’s human
goddaughter.
While Aurora is Queen of the Moors and she and
Prince Phillip both prefer peace to violence; their hope of building a bridge
between the human kingdom and the magical
creatures that live on the moors is not to be.
What
should have been a celebratory engagement dinner becomes a waged war. Queen
Ingrith’s disrespect begins with her meal choice and escalates to providing
iron cutlery, which equates to death to faeries. Throughout the verbal barbs
which ensue, there are references to racist and current political regimes,
including the current U.S.
border crisis.
Maleficent
is injured and saved by another winged creature. She awakes to learn she is not
the single of her kind. In fact, the story gets a bit disjointed as a back story
is revealed to explain the change of venue, and introduces hundreds of winged
creatures from all over the planet.
As
Maleficent’s new tribe decides to fight, Queen Ingrith is preparing for war far
below the royal castle walls. The intricate detail to new characters and
warfare means the fight is ahead and the architect is revealed. In the
beginning, we are lead to believe Maleficent is evil, dark and scary – oh
contraire! Maleficent has scary powers, but the true villain is yet to be divulged.
The
costumes are beautiful, especially the makeup on Angelina Jolie, which is spectacular.
The story moves about a lot. In fact, I feel it harms character development.
It’s Disney so, of course, there is a cute furry animal that will become plush
merchandising gold.
I give this film 3 of
5 stars for its lack of character development and a shifting storyline. The
casting is exemplary, especially the humorous takes when Maleficent is made to
be more human. Costumes, hair and makeup are stunning. This film will appeal to
ages 9 to 18, and introduces elements of Sleeping Beauty. Make no mistake; some
of the scenes will be scary to younger children. There is a lot of CGI violence
and many off-screen deaths. It opens in theaters October 18, 2019 so check it
out.
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Raising Dion is an American superhero science fiction web television series that premiered October 4, 2019 on Netflix. It is based on the 2015 comic book and short film of the same name by Dennis Liu. Raising Dion follows the story of a woman who raises her son Dion after the death of her husband Mark. The normal dramas of raising a son as a single mom are amplified when Dion starts to manifest several magical, superhero-like abilities. Nicole must now keep her son’s gifts secret with the help of Mark’s best friend Pat, and protect Dion from antagonists out to exploit him while figuring out the origin of his abilities. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Zoe C. comments, “The series is a mix of genres: drama, fantasy and sci-fi. Through the evolution of the series or each “issue” (what each episode is called), audiences learn more about Dion’s father and where his powers come from. The first episodes are more family-oriented, but the sci-fi elements and supernatural aspects increase toward the later episodes in the first season. Getting close to the end of season one is when it becomes really exciting.” See her full review below.
Raising Dion By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11
I really enjoyed Raising Dion
because there are lots of themes about finding your place and bullying that are
well represented. The story tries to deal with so many different elements that
it loses focus, especially during the first episodes. Still, I’m curious to see
what will happen in the second season, and that is a good thing because I ended
up wanting to see more.
Netflix delivers a TV series with a little bit of everything
for the whole family: Raising Dion. As its name states, it’s about
family. This is a story of a single mom, Nicole (Alisha Wainwright) raising her
son Dion (Ja’shia Young) with superhero-like powers. For Nicole, to be the mom of a kid with
powers is a struggle, more than being just fun.
The series centers on Dion’s journey of adapting to a normal life. The
series is produced by actor Michael B. Jordan who plays Marc, Dion’s father, a
scientist who passed away tragically during a storm. Pat, Marc’s best friend,
becomes a best friend for Nicole and Dion’s mentor.
The series is a mix of genres: drama, fantasy and sci-fi.
Through the evolution of the series or each “issue” (what each episode is
called), audiences learn more about Dion’s father and where his powers come
from. The first episodes are more family-oriented, but the sci-fi elements and
supernatural aspects increase toward the later episodes in the first season.
Getting close to the end of season one is when it becomes really exciting.
The series has a very realistic look, and the special
effects are well done. I love the work of the actors: their performances are natural. The kids’
acting is quite well done. Ja’shia Young makes Dion a very believable
superhero. He is a good son and a good student and that will be very relatable
for so many kids. Sammi Haney plays Esperanza, Dion’s best friend. She is smart
and sweet, and she doesn’t feel “less than” because she in a wheelchair. In
real life and in character Sammi has brittle bone disease, and supports
awareness, acceptance and love for people with disabilities. Kudos to the
creators of the show for including actors with disabilities.
Raising Dion is very good for young audiences.
The message of the series is to find the powers within yourself, learn how to
use them wisely and embrace them.
I rate Raising Dion 4 of 5 stars, and recommend
it for ages 10 to 18 and adults as well.
You can find it on Netflix.
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Tall Girl is the 2019 Netflix original
comedy about Jodi, the tallest girl in her school, who has never quite felt
comfortable in her own statuesque skin. All of that changes when she falls for
the handsome (and equally tall) foreign exchange student Stig who, of course,
gets Jodi’s quirky, best, male friend Dunkleman and his hippie mom as a host
family. As a result, Jodi gets embroiled in a surprising love triangle, which
helps her realize she’s far more than her insecurities about her height have
led her to believe. KIDS FIRST! Film
Critic Abigail Zoe L. comments, “Netflix’s new movie Tall Girl is a wonderful
coming-of-age story that touched my heart. It is really a perfect teen movie,
as it deals with insecurity, friendships, relationships, high school, bullying
and finding the confidence to believe in oneself.” See her full review below.
Tall Girl By Abigail Zoe L., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12
Netflix’s new movie Tall Girl is a wonderful
coming-of-age story that touched my heart. It is really a perfect teen movie,
as it deals with insecurity, friendships, relationships, high school, bullying
and finding the confidence to believe in oneself.
What I particularly like about the film is that it has a
great positive message that, even if you can’t change something about yourself,
you should embrace your uniqueness since that is what makes you special. For
instance, the main character Jodi, played by the amazingly multi-talented Ava
Michelle, is very tall at 6 foot 1 inch, and has been bullied her whole life
because of it. Kids tease Jodi in school
with comments like, “How’s the weather up there?,” which naturally hurts her
feelings. However, one day, a tall and handsome foreign exchange student Stig
(Luke Eisner) comes to her high school and takes an interest in Jodi. This
relationship along with her best friend Dunkleman (Griffin Gluck) and her
beauty queen sister Harper (Sabrina Carpenter) help Jodi find the confidence to
believe in and truly accept herself.
My favorite scene is when Jodi and Stig sing the song “Stand
Tall” together. It is an original song that Luke Eisner wrote with his band
Viola about his father fighting cancer. The song incorporates perfectly into
this movie with new lyrics by both Luke and Ava that they recorded in a
bathroom. There is also a lot of humor in the movie. Specifically, Dunkleman is
very funny and does impressions of Kevin Hart and other people.
The talent is off the charts in this movie. Luke Eisner is incredibly handsome and has
the smoothness of a young George Clooney. His Swedish is authentic and I just
can’t get his gorgeous voice out of my head now. Ava Michelle’s voice is
wonderful too; together they harmonize on a couple of songs that I just love
listening to. Ava is also a great pianist. I also found Griffin’s humor hysterical and, after
interviewing him with other actors from the cast, I could immediately see that
he has stellar improv chops. Sabrina Carpenter perfectly captures a high school
beauty queen. I don’t think there’s anything that Sabrina Carpenter cannot do!
What sticks out in mind about this movie is that it is of
the utmost importance to believe in yourself. The movie also reminds us to
never trade your integrity by just hanging out with the popular crowd.
This film has several fantastic, timeless moral messages
including “accepting and believing in yourself and don’t compromise your
integrity.” It’s perfect for teen audiences. I believe
both boys and girls will like this movie and I recommend it for ages 10 to 18
as there is some kissing in it. I give Tall Girl 4.5 out of 5 stars and
can’t wait to see it again! It premieres on Netflix on September 13, 2019. Look
for it.
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Members of the mysterious and spooky Addams family — Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester and Grandma — are readily preparing for a visit from their even creepier relatives. But trouble soon arises when shady TV personality Margaux Needler realizes that the Addams’ eerie hilltop mansion is standing in the way of her dream to sell all the houses in the neighborhood. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Arjun N. comments, “The Addams Family is a thoroughly hilarious watch for families. Even adults can have fun as the film boasts humor for all ages. Excellent voice acting and consistently funny script impress. It truly has something for everyone. However, the animation does leave a bit more to be desired; as I felt elements lack refinement and detail, especially compared to current animation.” See his full review below.
The Addams Family
By Arjun N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 17
The Addams Family is a thoroughly hilarious watch for families. Even adults can have fun as
the film boasts humor for all ages. Excellent voice acting and
consistently funny script impress. It truly has something for everyone.
The
story follows the iconic family in their first animated adventure. Being the
kookiest family on the block, several homeowners lend massive disgust for their
unconventional ways, teaming up to bring them down. Amidst this is a funny and
iconic tale about what it means to be a good neighbor.
The
Addams family cast all boast great performances. Oscar Isaac, as Gomez,
presents his patriarchal side and his interactions with Pugsley provide great humor.
Likewise, Charlize Theron, as Morticia, who cares greatly for Wednesday.
Pugsley and Wednesday, played respectively by Finn Wolfhard and Chloe Grace
Moretz, are a lot of fun to watch together as they do not get along. Wednesday
is my favorite character because her over-analytical self is always enjoyable
to watch. Also, Snoop Dogg’s cameo is well worth price of admission; it’s truly
unexpected and works.
Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, known for films such as Shrek
2, aptly direct this film. However, the animation does leave a bit more to
be desired; as I felt elements lack refinement and detail, especially compared
to current animation. My favorite scene is when Lurch, a creature alike
Frankenstein, sings. It’s truly hilarious and works amidst his roster of piano
playing. The film loses traction once, focusing on the homeowners who lack the
characterization of the Addams. Also, Pugsley feels rather undeveloped when
compared to Wednesday. I feel that more time could have been devoted to
characterizing him.
The message of this film is about accepting others for who
they are and learning to resolve differences. Even though The Addams Family is played for outlandish humor, the film realizes
the importance of this message and hopes for everyone to accept one another. I give
The Addams Family 4 out of 5 stars
and recommend it for ages 7 to 18 due to its macabre humor. The movie releases
in theaters on October 11, 2019, so check it out.
The Addams Family is a thoroughly hilarious watch for families. Even adults can have fun as the film boasts humor for all ages. Excellent voice acting and consistently funny script impress. It truly has something for everyone.
The
story follows the iconic family in their first animated adventure. Being the
kookiest family on the block, several homeowners lend massive disgust for their
unconventional ways, teaming up to bring them down. Amidst this is a funny and
iconic tale about what it means to be a good neighbor.
The
Addams family cast all boast great performances. Oscar Isaac, as Gomez,
presents his patriarchal side and his interactions with Pugsley provide great humor.
Likewise, Charlize Theron, as Morticia, who cares greatly for Wednesday.
Pugsley and Wednesday, played respectively by Finn Wolfhard and Chloe Grace
Moretz, are a lot of fun to watch together as they do not get along. Wednesday
is my favorite character because her over-analytical self is always enjoyable
to watch. Also, Snoop Dogg’s cameo is well worth price of admission; it’s truly
unexpected and works.
Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, known for films such as Shrek
2, aptly direct this film. However, the animation does leave a bit more to
be desired, as I felt elements lack refinement and detail, especially compared
to current animation. My favorite scene is when Lurch, a creature alike
Frankenstein, sings. It’s truly hilarious and works amidst his roster of piano
playing. The film loses traction once, focusing on the homeowners who lack the
characterization of the Addams. Also, Pugsley feels rather undeveloped when
compared to Wednesday. I feel that more time could have been devoted to
characterizing him.
The message of this film is about accepting others for who
they are and learning to resolve differences. Even though The Addams Family is played for outlandish humor, the film realizes
the importance of this message and hopes for everyone to accept one another. I give
The Addams Family 4 out of 5 stars
and recommend it for ages 7 to 18 due to its macabre humor. The movie releases
in theaters on October 11, 2019, so check it out.
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