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Animated Film

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Terrific Action Sequences!

Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part...

Jul 17, 2023Comments off

This is the seventh film in the M.I. franchise, and it’s a very good one.  It doesn’t break any new ground, but rather stays true

8.5

Visually Stunning and Creative!

Pinocchio: An Animation Masterpiece! (Netfl...

Dec 12, 2022Comments off

Co-Writer/Co-Director Guillermo Del Toro is known for his creativity and ability to conjure up amazing visuals.  In his first fully-animated film, Del Toro chooses the

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A Unique Animated Film!

Marcel The Shell With Shoes On: A Heartwarm...

Jul 28, 2022Comments off

Although “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” has apparently been a beloved cartoon character for over ten years, neither Robin nor I had ever heard

7.5

Fine Re-Boot of the Original!

The Lion King: Still Roars!

Aug 06, 2019Comments off

Unless you’ve been living in another solar system since 1994 (when the original “Lion King” was released), there’s no need to discuss anything about the

8.5

Amazing Animation!

Toy Story 4: Another Masterpiece!

Jul 03, 2019Comments off

“Toy Story” was released in 1995, “Toy Story 2” in 1999, and “Toy Story 3” in 2010.  I thought they were all wonderful, and “Toy

8.5

All Worth Seeing!

Dave’s Favorite Films of 2018!

Feb 14, 2019Comments off

The Academy nominated three films for “Best Picture” that didn’t make my list, “Roma,” “The Favourite,” and “Vice.”  Click on these titles for my reviews

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Great Animation and Special Effects!

Mary Poppins Returns: A Must For Kite and U...

Feb 13, 2019Comments off

This Disney sequel to the all-time classic “Mary Poppins,” staring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke (1964), isn’t a great movie like it’s predecessor, but

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An "Incredible" Sequel!

Incredibles 2: Totally Super!

Jul 03, 2018Comments off

If you liked Pixar’s “The Incredibles” – the 2004 animated classic by Brad Bird – you won’t be disappointed with the sequel, “Incredibles 2,” also