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Invincible Manages to Stand Out as a Superhero Story, Despite its Intentionally Standard Premise
Superhero fatigue has been talked about for years, but this is the first time I am experiencing it myself. Sure, there are some excellent adaptations out there such as The Boys, Doom Patrol and Umbrella Academy to a degree, but…
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New Gods: Nezha Reborn Reimagines Classic Chinese Mythology in Dieselpunk Setting
New Gods: Nezha Reborn follows in the footsteps of recent successful Chinese animated films such as Ne Zha and White Snake. It repurposes old Chinese legends for a more modern, dieselpunk story that comes alive thanks to engaging, colorful animation.…
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Onward Tries to Marry Emotions and Magic into a Standard Adventure Narrative, with Mixed Results
On the surface, Onward fits the bill for the typical Pixar emotional adventure vehicle. Set in a world once filled with magic that has long since moved onto the convenience of technology, it follows two brothers on a quest for…
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Sonic the Hedgehog is a Breezy Adventure (That’s Mostly Made For Your Kids)
A strange thing happened when I sat down to write this review. Although I had enjoyed Sonic the Hedgehog, when I looked back, it felt like a McDonald’s Happy Meal. It’s pretty good for what it is: a children’s movie…
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The Lion King is a Technical Masterpiece, But Lacks the Heart of the Original
Jon Favreau’s The Lion King is, without a doubt, an impressive technical achievement. The photorealistic visuals often makes you feel as though you are watching a high-definition documentary on the savanna. However, it’s also an almost shot for shot remake…
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