Category: Animation

Hoppers in AMC Dolby

Hoppers in AMC Dolby

What if you could talk to animals, understand what they are saying and they could talk right back to you?

This new installment from Disney’s Pixar gives you just that.

The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. The story unfolds from there…

The story does contain some Dark Humor. On the Flip side it’s hilarious and edge of your seat Funny!! It’s absurdly cute and young and old will enjoy it.

The voice cast is outstanding. The animation is excellent.

Hoppers is worth a look!!

This is a 5 Star Movie!!

GOAT in AMC Dolby

GOAT in AMC Dolby

FINALLY I am providing my 1st movie review in 2026!!

From the Studio that gave us Spider-Man across the Spider-Verse comes a new entertaining Animated Film, Goat.

The story follows a small Goat (Will) who has big dreams about joining the Pro League. Will soon gets a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to join the pros and play “Roar Ball” a high intensity co-ed, full contact sport that is dominated by the Fastest, Fiercest animals on the planet.

Will’s team mates are not thrilled about having a small goat on the team because he is small and his skills are unproven. But of course Will is determined to prove he belongs and he wants to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that size does not matter and “Smalls can Ball”. The story unfolds from there…

The voice cast is outstanding. The animation is excellent and the story provides a solid message for young and old. There is enough familiar action in GOAT to show it belongs among the best animated movies.

Goat is worth a look!!

This is a 4 Star Movie!!

Mufasa: The Lion King in IMAX

Mufasa: The Lion King in IMAX

In this installment, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to a young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature commentary along the way. 

The story is told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka–the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny. Their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe of White Lions. The story unfolds from there…

This is a decent prequel and the younger set will be entertained, but this installment would have been better served if shown as a fully animated movie. The photorealistic animation style was ill-served. The IMAX aspects were very good.

A nice tribute to the late James Earl Jones who has loaned his voice to “The Lion King” Franchise.

This is a 3 Star Movie!!

Moana 2 in AMC Dolby

Moana 2 in AMC Dolby

It’s been 8 years since Moana magnificently graced us with her presence.

This installment rides high on the wave of stunning animation, but falls flat on the storyline. Unfortunately, the story is practically non-existent. The visuals are absolutely stunning. The AMC Dolby aspects are great.

This installment plays well to the younger set. Don’t get me wrong, the movie is entertaining and a visual feast, but if you are expecting a story / Plot… Forget it. 

Moana 2 is definitely not as good as it’s 2016 predecessor, but from an entertaining perspective it’s a fun one hour and forty minutes.

This is a 3 ½ Star Movie!!

The Wild Robot in AMC Dolby

The Wild Robot in AMC Dolby

I am sure you are probably wondering why did I go see “The Wild Robot”?

Animated Movies are executing really well right now. They often times contain a message for young and old. This is true of “The Wild Robot”. BTW… There were only adults in the cinema where I saw the movie.

The movie starts off a bit slow, but picks up really fast. “The Wild Robot” finds himself in a forest surrounded by all of the different animals we would normally see in a forest. Soon the Robot uncovers a nest with a lot of broken eggs, but there is one that has not hatched yet. The Robot instinctively protects the egg. While he does have to fight a fox who wants to eat the egg. The Robot will not allow it. Soon the egg hatches and out comes a cute little duckling that sees the Robot as its Mom. The story unfolds from there…

The movie is so Heart-warming and Entertaining. It contains Humor that only adults would be able to understand. The cinematography and special effects are awesome. There is never a dull moment. It’s a simple tale that gets told in a wonderful way.

“The Wild Robot” is worth a look.

This movie is based on a Novel by the same name.

This is a 5 Star Movie!!

Despicable Me 4 in AMC Dolby

Despicable Me 4 in AMC Dolby

It’s been 7 Years since the last Despicable Me installment. Gru and the Minions are BACK!!

Gru the Super Villain turned Anti Villain League Agent returns for an exciting new era of Minion Chaos.

In this new installment, Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Emmy winner Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run. The story unfolds from there…

The Minion Mayhem is alive and well. The plot in the movie is overstuffed, but comical and definitely funny to say the least. This franchise is definitely Slapstick Comedy with a little something for the young and old.  

The cinematography, special effects and animation are very good. Definitely worth the laughs. You will laugh out loud at many scenes in the movie.

If you are looking for some Comic-Relief check out “Despicable Me 4”

This is a 4 Star Movie!!

Inside Out 2 in AMC Dolby

Inside Out 2 in AMC Dolby

“Inside Out 2” is as brilliantly executed as its predecessor, the 2015 installment “Inside Out”. Continuing the rollercoaster ride of life, dealing with emotions.  

This installment finds Riley playing Ice Hockey. Her team wins and the 3 best players (Riley and 2 friends) are invited to attend an Ice Hockey Camp. At the camp things get messy. Riley meets some more sophisticated girls who try to entice her to join their squad, thus leaving her 2 friends to join a different squad. Riley is conflicted, but goes along. The story unfolds from there…  

All possible emotions play a role in this installment. Anxiety, Frustration, Anger, Happiness, Joy, Disgust, Fear, Sadness, Envy and Embarrassment. 

At one point Joy and Happiness are lost. Riley has to go through the complete range of emotions before Joy and Happiness returns once again.

“Inside Out 2” may be an animated movie, but there is a message for everyone young and old. 

The movie is cute, funny, thought provoking, meaningful and at times sad. The movie explores “Puberty” we have all had to go through “Puberty” in some form or another. Above all the movie is heart-warming.

Check out “Inside Out 2”.

This is a 5 Star Movie!!

The Minions: Rise of Gru

The Minions: Rise of Gru

They say laughter is good for the soul. Well, there has not been much to laugh about lately, but if you see this latest installment of the Minions with all of their silliness, you will laugh.

Set in the 1970s, Gru is growing up in the suburbs. A fan of the super villain / super group known as “The Vicious 6”, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. To his luck Gru gets some mayhem making backup from his loyal followers. Kevin, Stuart, Bob and new comer Otto who all deploy their skills to assist Gru in helping him make their first weapon and pull of their first mission, but the Vicious 6 have other ideas. The story unfolds from there…

This is not the best installment in this franchise, but the silliness and laughter it brings makes it worth checking out. There are a few silly gags, some laugh out loud moments and some karate type props that make this a fun diversion. If nothing else the star-studded cast, makes you want to see/hear who is doing the voices of these silly characters. 


Believe or not, there were only adults in the theater when I saw this movie.


“The Minions: Rise of Gru” is open in Theaters

This is a 3 ½ Star Movie!!

The Angry Birds Movie 2

Although I did see/review the first installment, “The Angry Birds Movie 2” was not on my original “Watch List”, but after seeing a couple of deep trailers I decided to check it out.

The Flight-less Birds and Pudgy Pigs are back and they are taking their feud to a new level.
The Birds are unaware that a long time ago one of their own had a romance and left the bride behind. In present time the jilted Eagle who was left at the Alter, is planning and executing her revenge. Everyone is fair game. The story unfolds from there…

This installment is hilarious!! There is everything from “Speed Dating” to “Star-Crossed Lovers”.
Adults will get and understand the story, young children will not. While this is animated, it’s still plays for adults.
Next to “Toy Story 4” and “The Secret Life of Pets 2”, “The Angry Birds Movie 2” stands tall.

There is great cinematography and excellent special effects. There is a story, a plot and raw humor. What else do you need in an animated movie?

“The Angry Birds Movie 2” will offer comic relief and animation for those who need it.

This is a 3 ½ Star Movie!!

Toy Story 4 in AMC Dolby

Woody and the gang are back!! Nine years ago Bo Peep was separated from Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang. As time moves along Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang are now the favorite toys of a little girl named Bonnie. Bonnie plays with them all every day. Soon it’s time for Bonnie to go to Kindergarten. She doesn’t want to go, but after some prodding from her parents off she goes. Bonnie doesn’t realize that Woody is in her back pack to help make sure her first day is a success.

During Arts and Crafts Bonnie makes a new friend. She actually builds a friend using a plastic fork, some felt tubing, glue, clay and some toy eyes. Bonnie calls her new friend “Forky”. Bonnie absolutely loves “Forky” and refuses to be separated from him.
“Forky” meets Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang, but “Forky” soon decides he is better off if he’s in the trash, so he constantly puts himself in the trash while Woody gets him out. The story and adventure starts from there…

“Toy Story 4” is fun, cute, lighthearted and very entertaining. The cinematography is great. I honestly did not think this franchise would go on this long, but the story continues to have meat. There is a life lesson in “Toy Story 4”.
Pixar has managed to keep us adults all engaged in this franchise. There was definitely more adults in the theater than children. I am not sure if there will be a “Toy Story 5”, but if there is I will go.

If you like the “Toy Story” franchise than “Toy Story 4” is a must see.

This is a 5 Star Movie!!