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Film Review #80 - Coco (2017)

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The animation pairs wonderfully with the narrative voice over, captivating from the start with its unique introduction. The Spanish-influenced music enhances the film's energy with its charisma through golden-sounding guitar strings and immersive sound design. It's refreshing to see a film, especially an animated Disney, Pixar one, represent various cultures and ethnicities so authentically.  It might not be a big deal for casual viewers, and it was less time on screen, but I admired the creative use of aspect ratio changes, from standard to more square format, which added a retro element. The animation stands out for its color, movement, and energy. The cinematography excels with a mix of static, forward-moving, and medium shots. The film explores themes of music, integrity, inspiration, and family heritage with warmth and depth. Despite being considered a children's film, it offers layers of philosophical insight. The narrative encourages not only pursuing dreams and foll...

Film Review #034 - Wish (2023)

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Wish (2023) , directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn and produced by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, is Disney's latest animated film with its 100th year anniversary. The film, which debuted nationally on November 22, 2023, tells an original story written by producer and screenwriter Jordan Fisher. It has garnered mixed reviews from critics with earning $145.5 million worldwide as of December 25, 2023 and a budget of $200 million. My personal experience with 'Wish' was outstanding, marking it as a film of exceptional enjoyment and emotional impact. Synopsis: This movie is about a young girl named Asha that grants a wish to the character called Star. Animation Quality: The animation, in my opinion, though considered imperfect by some, is actually one of the film's strengths. Even though I have watched the trailer I thought that the animation is incomplete, yet watching this in the movie theater I changed my mind; the animation style actually looks really go...