Created for that disney cash grab and it shows. The whole journey of Moana and Co. felt very disconnected and forced from one point to the next. Also, the little coconut monsters seemed to have been designed for infinite merch-ability in mind.
The climactic scene was the only good scene where I was emoting more than 😐 this face. Just wish the entire movie had the quality and tension of those 10 minutes.
The characters on the crew were entirely…
A classic example of how it doesn’t take a mindblowing original story to be a good movie. Just a movie aware of its lane and executing the visual storytelling with precision and intention - THAT’s what I’m here for. The climactic scene of Lily Rose Depp sacrificing her literal last drop of blood to stall Nosferatu til daylight is a masterpiece of visual poetry.
The exquisite cinematography dresses the film with a haunting beauty that lures you into the darkness of Nosferatu.
This is what I imagine an AI generated animated feature would look like.
I SAID WHAT I SAID.
I remember seeing the trailer and not being impressed or intrigued AT ALL - like it seemed more derivative than inspired by its predecessors like “wall e” and other “robot with a heart saves the day” type. So i didnt even bother watching. But as the raving reviews and ratings of 8.5 and above rolled in, i thought “hey maybe i SHOULD…
If you’re a Wicked fan, this would be everything you could ask for.
Impressive production with irrefutable musical talent - Wicked’s greatest strengths dialed up to the max.
But for me not even this sensational party of a production could adequately compensate for the weak plot.
Before yall start shooting me, please understand I never liked the musical to begin with (okay maybe you wanna shoot me more 😅😭)
Ill just leave with this - Wicked fans, we’re happy for you.
