Tag: animation

Strange PlanetS
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August 8, 2023

Strange Planet strands viewers on a domain devoid of laughs

The popular webcomic gets turned into a TV show that proves some ideas can't sustain half-hour programs.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem OneT
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July 30, 2023

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’s characters and mood triumph over a wobbly script

The latest incarnation of Eastman and Laird’s adolescent terrapin martial artists are wonderful characters. Watching them in action is a ball. Unfortunately, the rest of the flick does not quite match them.
Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (Dreamworks)R
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June 28, 2023

Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken is a painless watch devoid of much fun or substance

This new DreamWorks Animation project fails to develop much of a personality or pulse.
Elemental (Pixar)E
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June 15, 2023

Elemental finds Pixar soggy and without a spark

The latest offering suggests the company needs to break new ground if it wants to remain America's first name in innovative animation.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseS
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June 2, 2023

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse spins a stunning web

Miles Morales' second venture into the multiverse is thrilling, thematically dense, and above all else, a GORGEOUS work of animation.
SuzumeS
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April 19, 2023

Suzume delivers fantastic keyed-in dramedy

Master animator Makoto Shinkai deftly wields farce and the open road alike in a striking coming-of-age adventure anchored by sumptuous animation and a compelling heroine.
Super Mario Bros>T
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April 5, 2023

The Super Mario Bros. Movie plays on easy mode

Nintendo collaborates with Illumination Entertainment for an animated Super Mario film that’s faithful to the look of the games, but not the fun.
The Magician's ElephantT
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March 15, 2023

The Magician’s Elephant is a modern fairy tale turned empty adaptation

An inoffensive albeit empty mystery box, Netflix's children's fantasy never reaches the heights it aims for.
Unicorn WarsU
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March 11, 2023

Unicorn Wars uses whimsical animation to spin a dark tale

Alberto Vazquez directs a grim story of war that spares nothing despite its cartoon depiction.
Koala ManK
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January 9, 2023

Koala Man offers subpar superheroics and stale comedy

Michael Cusack and company fail to bring the laughs to a new but immediately outdated-feeling animated comedy.